Energy & Natural Resources: Power
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 2
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Provided by Rolim, Goulart, Cardoso Advogados
Rolim Goulart Cardoso Advogados’ Energy practice has more than 20 years of experience in all electricity segments – generation, transmission, distribution and trading – combining sector specific knowledge with related issues from other legal fields (Tax, Corporate, Environmental, Real Estate, Antitrust, Litigation) using a multidisciplinary approach to solving complex legal & business matters.
Its partners and associates are experts in dealing with the typically complex regulatory matters of the sector. The firm represents the most relevant and well-known players in the Brazilian energy sector and has consistent successful results on behalf of clients for administrative procedures (ANEEL), judicial disputes, and arbitration cases in the power sector with a high success rate.
The firm also has expertise in renewable and alternative energy generation, especially wind and bioenergy agreements for several players.
Chambers Review
Rolim, Goulart, Cardoso Advogados is a celebrated firm excelling in regulatory matters, covering power generation, transmission, distribution and commercialisation mandates. The team boasts a strong market presence as a result of its continued success, receiving instructions from major players as well as regulatory bodies. It frequently acts as counsel on contentious issues, including judicial reviews and administrative claims before ANEEL.
Work Highlights
- Rolim, Goulart, Cardoso advised CGT Eletrosul on filing an administrative appeal disputing ANEEL's calculation methodology used to determine operation costs.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Excellent firm and highly knowledgeable about the energy sector."
"The firm shows technical excellence."
"They have a lot of gravitas and also expertise in the subject and this makes us feel at ease."
"Excellent firm and highly knowledgeable about the energy sector."
"The firm shows technical excellence."
"They have a lot of gravitas and also expertise in the subject and this makes us feel at ease."
Notable Practitioners
Maria João Rolimhas broad expertise in energy law, including experience in litigation, as well as regulatory and contractual issues. She also is able to act on administrative cases before ANEEL. Her name is respected in the energy arena and she is often seen active on complex and important mandates.
"Excellent professional, a point of reference in the field."
"She has deep knowledge of the energy sector."
"She is really good. She is a leading figure on matters related to renewable energy."
Associate-to-watch Elise Calixto Hale Crystal offers experience in dealing with ANEEL procedures and energy contracts.
"I was impressed by her work."
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