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Provided by Vitor Sarmento de Mello
Energy, Agribusiness
Vitor works in the field of Energy Law, with a focus on regulatory matters in the Brazilian natural gas and electricity sectors, encompassing generation, transmission, distribution, and energy trading. He provides consulting and litigation services in both administrative and judicial contexts. He have extensive experience coordinating the regulatory legal aspects of the National Electric System Operator (ONS) for many years. In the administrative realm, he has a wide-ranging background in dealing with ANEEL (Brazil's National Electric Energy Agency) and other sector-related entities, such as MME (Ministry of Mines and Energy), CCEE (Electric Energy Commercialization Chamber), EPE (Energy Research Company), ONS, as well as the Federal Court of Auditors (TCU) and the Federal Revenue Service (SRFB). On the judicial front, he has experience representing clients in the Federal Justice system at all levels and in various state tribunals across the country. He also teaches courses in Energy Law at Cedin and Fisul and have authored articles and publications related to the electric sector. Additionally, they are a member of the Electric Energy Commission of the OAB/RJ – CEELE-RJ.
• IAG Master in Institutional Aspects of the Electrical Sector – CAISE, from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-RJ)
• Postgraduate in Law and Economics of the Company from the Getulio Vargas Foundation of Rio de Janeiro (FGV-RJ)
• Graduated in Law from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-RJ)
Provided by Chambers
Vitor Sarmento de Mello's expertise covers administrative proceedings before ANEEL, regulatory advice on M&As and judicial disputes in the power sector.
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A great professional. Vitor has a personal touch to his service that makes the difference to clients.
Vitor Sarmento has considerable experience in the power sector. He is very well-equipped, available and amiable. He is a good partner to our business.
Vitor Sarmento has high technical competence. He is available, practical and respectful.
A great professional. Vitor has a personal touch to his service that makes the difference to clients.
Vitor Sarmento has considerable experience in the power sector. He is very well-equipped, available and amiable. He is a good partner to our business.
Vitor Sarmento has high technical competence. He is available, practical and respectful.