Energy & Natural Resources: Power
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 2
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Provided by Lefosse Advogados
Our energy team is made up of a majority of lawyers whom have worked for large companies in the sector or even at the Electric Energy Commercialization Chamber (CCEE).
What makes our energy team so effective is their theoretical knowledge combined with operational expertise. This allows them to meet fully the needs of players in the Electricity Sector ranging from generators, traders, transmitters, distributors, funds and banks operating in the sector, or electro-intensive products that have energy as an essential input in their production chain.
We understand that an in-depth regulatory knowledge must always be matched with an understanding of our clients’ business needs. We use this as a basis to offer innovative solutions and strategies, whether in an advisory role, transactional work, or M&As and litigation.
Our services:
- Specialized legal and regulatory consulting with a view to the conceptual, practical and operational dimensions of the sector’s entities (CCEE, ONS and ANEEL);
- Structuring complex operations in ACL (swaps, prepayments, etc.);
- Privatizations;
- M&A of power companies (buy side or sell side);
- Acquisitions and sales of private and public companies;
- Power Company IPOs;
- Distributed Generation and Self-Production Projects;
- Administrative procedures before ANEEL, CCEE, ONS, MME and EPE;
- Judicial and arbitral litigation involving complex regulatory matters.
Chambers Review
Lefosse Advogados' strong energy practice group offers experience in a variety of power-related matters. It 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.
Work Highlights
- Lefosse assisted WEG Equipamentos Eletricos with the elaboration of complex agreements related to energy projects.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have a deep understanding of the legal and regulatory issues at stake. Their understanding of the market and its operation made the solutions they presented viable."
"It is undoubtedly the best legal firm in customised electricity operations. The technical team is extremely competent and always available."
"In my opinion, they are one of the most qualified teams in Brazil in the field. In addition to their technical ability, they are extremely helpful and respond in a timely manner."
"They have a deep understanding of the legal and regulatory issues at stake. Their understanding of the market and its operation made the solutions they presented viable."
"It is undoubtedly the best legal firm in customised electricity operations. The technical team is extremely competent and always available."
"In my opinion, they are one of the most qualified teams in Brazil in the field. In addition to their technical ability, they are extremely helpful and respond in a timely manner."
Notable Practitioners
Raphael Gomes showcases a good knowledge of energy mandates, including disputes, regulatory issues and corporate matters. He is often involved in complex energy transactions.
"He is an excellent lawyer that helped us a lot."
"He is one of the best professionals I've ever worked with in the industry."
"He knows a lot about the energy market and is extremely quick to address and answer questions. Always available to advise on our operations."
Bruno Crispim is a rising star in the area who is noted for his skills in regulatory matters. He also handles litigation and arbitration work.
"He is extremely focused and super diligent."
"Bruno is an excellent lawyer with in-depth knowledge in energy regulatory matters. He understands commercial issues and the client's needs."
Pedro Dante is an active practitioner in the energy sector who is regularly retained to support important clients on complex contractual and corporate matters.
"He understands a lot about the subject and is experienced."
"We work a lot with him and he gives good advice; I can recommend him without a doubt."
Renato Edelstein is an associate-to-watch who offers experience in regulatory matters, as well as contentious mandates within the energy sector.
"Extremely reliable. He is the focal point in everyday matters. We are always in touch and the response time is very good."
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