Mattos Filho, Energy & Natural Resources: Power

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Provided by Mattos Filho

Legal assistance with audits and contract negotiations for acquisitions and sale of companies and projects (conventional or renewable);

Regulatory legal advice involving specific regulations affecting clients in the power sector, including the ones issued by the Electric Energy Trading Chamber (CCEE) and Grid Procedures from the National System Operator (ONS);

Representation of clients with public authorities and sector agencies related to tax, disciplinary and prior consent proceedings, assistance with response to terms of notification, appeal to administrative rulings and infraction notices, petitions, consultations and responses to government authorities; decisions in general;

Assistance with the implementation of construction projects for generating electricity, power lines and distribution installations;

Preparation and negotiation of agreements related to specific power companies' activities, such as concessions, construction, assembly, Agreement for Use of Transmission/Distribution System (CUST/CUSD), Connection Agreements to Transmission/Distribution Grid (CCT/CCD), Supply of Equipment, Power Purchase Agreements (PPA), Gas Supply (GSA), and energy trade options;

Assistance with negotiating and engagement in project finance and structuring financing from capital markets;

Collaborating with other specialized firm areas for all other legal matters specific to companies and agents in the electricity sector.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Energy & Natural Resources: Power - Brazil

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

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. Mattos Filho is also powered by its 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. New client wins include Mainstream Renewable Powers and Acciona Energia Chile.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

"Excellent professionals with excellent technical knowledge in the field, time management skills and critical sense about the importance of the purpose of clients' demands."