LAWYER PROFILE

Sofia Barbosa

Brazil 2026

Mattos Filho

Ranked in 1 practice area

Energy & Natural Resources: Power

Brazil

10 years ranked

About

Provided by Mattos Filho

Brazil: Industries & Sectors

Practice Areas

Infrastructure & Energy; Electric Power; Energy Transition.

Career

Sofia assists in matters related to the electricity sector in general, including administrative proceedings before the Brazilian Electricity Regulatory Agency (Aneel), regulatory matters, electricity purchase and sale agreements and other sector-specific contracts. She also advises local and international clients in M&A transactions, privatization auctions and auctions for the sale of energy.

Education

Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP)

Bachelor of Laws

University of Chicago Law School, USA

LL.M.

Languages Spoken

Portuguese;

English.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors

Energy & Natural Resources: Power - Brazil

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Sofia Barbosa is a strong practitioner involved in regulatory and transactional matters in the power sector, in addition to representing clients in administrative proceedings before ANEEL.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Sofia Barbosa is a highly skilled professional in the energy sector, with a high capacity for delivery and commitment to projects. She develops excellent partnerships with her clients and partners.
Energy & Natural Resources: PowerChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors
Sofia provides excellent service. She is responsive, organised and keeps complex workstreams smooth. She gives practical advice on regulatory matters in the sector and has a very pragmatic and hands-on approach on negotiations.
Energy & Natural Resources: PowerChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors
Sofia Barbosa stands out for her in-depth knowledge of the sector and our business, with consistent technical mastery of the regulatory interfaces applicable to self-generation structures and operations in the energy market.
Energy & Natural Resources: PowerChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors