Global Brazil Energy & Natural Resources: Power

Full-service elite firm Mattos Filho, Veiga Filho, Marrey Jr e Quiroga Advogados has a highly regarded department offering diverse expertise in the power arena. It remains a first port of call for both domestic and foreign companies in need of representation before ANEEL in administrative claims and bidding rounds. The team is also powered by Mattos Filho's leading transactional teams, and companies in the sector rely heavily on the firm for M&A deals and joint venture formation. Mattos Filho also excels in the negotiation of power purchase agreements.

Highly admired full-service firm Machado, Meyer, Sendacz e Opice maintains a strong practice advising clients on all aspects of the electricity sector in Brazil. The team's top-notch project finance and M&A practices play a big role in making sure the demands from the most prominent clients are fully covered. Such strength secures big jobs in the renewable energy and gas projects market. The power regulation team is well respected and maintains a solid track record before regulators and watchdogs. The firm is also recognised for its expertise in commercialisation of power in the free market as well as energy auction participation.

Pinheiro Neto Advogados is a recognised full-service firm offering sought-after expertise in power sector mandates. Remains active furnishing advice to clients on a range of contractual and regulatory issues, such as negotiation of business agreements and power purchase agreements, risk assessment and tariff transfers. Couples strong transactional prowess with regulatory expertise to assist energy companies with sector-related M&A.

Respected full-service firm Demarest Advogados has an admired practice group with valued experience handling power mandates for a significant client portfolio of private corporations as well as the electric energy operator CCEE. The firm has a strong track record in sector-related litigation and administrative proceedings before ANEEL. It also oversees the structuring of high-profile power generation projects and power purchase agreements.

Lefosse Advogados' strong energy practice group offers experience in a variety of power-related matters. Has noteworthy expertise in the negotiation of complex power purchase agreements, administrative proceedings and contractual issues. Advises significant domestic and international energy operators. Also assists with the privatisation process.

Mundie Advogados has a solid department skilled at handling a wide range of commercial and regulatory power sector mandates. It regularly advises on the negotiation of power purchase agreements, risk assessment and power commercialisation matters. The team is also noted for assisting with administrative appeals.

Respected full-service firm Veirano Advogados has a noteworthy department recognised for its strength in sector-related transactional mandates. It is regular counsel to domestic and multinational companies involved in M&A and the purchase and sale of energy assets. Additional capacity includes litigation advice arising from infraction notices applied by regulatory agencies. Veirano's strong projects bench is also an important asset for this highly capable team.

TozziniFreire Advogados has a capable power department within a respected full-service firm with a good reputation for handling significant transactions. Acts for notable domestic and multinational clients engaging in energy M&A and assets, as well as assisting them with commercial matters concerning project development. Well equipped to handle both power generation and distribution matters.

Well-resourced firm Trench Rossi Watanabe provides advice to clients in the energy sector regarding transactional issues, including M&A and finance deals. The team also is able to act on regulatory affairs and contractual mandates, such as PPAs.