Energy & Natural Resources: Power

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.

"They have excellent regulatory knowledge of the Brazilian power sector, being always supportive in responding to urgent matters and committed to the timeline and terms of the projects."

"The are competent, dedicated and very active professionals. The firm has large and focused teams that can give informed and fast feedback."

Maria João Rolim has broad expertise in energy law, including experience in litigation, as well as regulatory and contractual issues. She is also able to act on administrative cases before ANEEL. Her name is respected in the energy arena and she is often seen on complex and important mandates. "She is a great professional with excellent expertise in the Brazilian power sector."

Alice Siqueira Khouri is a practitioner able to advise clients on regulatory issues, as well as providing representation in administrative mandates. "She is very committed to the best possible outcomes so that she satisfies the client. She is also quite affable and I would also mention her outstanding technical skills." "She adds a lot to our discussions. She has a good level of work."

Associate-to-watch Elise Calixto Hale Crystal offers experience in dealing with ANEEL procedures and energy contracts.