Energy & Natural Resources: Power
Global Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 1
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Provided by Ulhôa Canto, Rezende e Guerra Advogados
Ulhôa Canto’s power sector practice is intertwined with the contemporary history of the industry itself. We provided legal advice in the creation of the key institutions of the Brazilian power sector: The National Electric Energy Agency - ANEEL, the National Power Grid Operator - ONS, and the Wholesale Energy Market - MAE, now replaced by the Electric Energy Trading Chamber - CCEE. We assisted in designing the regulatory framework of the Brazilian power sector and advised in the privatization of key companies of the industry, which continue to be clients until today.
We pride ourselves on being the premier one-stop shop for any matters related to the Brazilian power sector, especially for the most complex and sensitive issues our clients may face.
We have advised clients in major projects for the construction, financing, operation and maintenance of hydroelectric, thermoelectric, co-generation, wind and solar power plants; provided more than 500 legal opinions on issues involving the legislation of the power sector; represented clients in tariff revision proceedings, in the negotiation of power purchase and wheeling agreements; provided regulatory advice on issues involving solar power and distributed generation; represented clients in administrative, arbitration and court proceedings; and advised in M&A transactions in the sector (both on the regulatory and transactional side).
Chambers Review
Ulhôa Canto, Rezende e Guerra Advogados has a stellar department capable of handling the full gamut of power matters. The firm regularly assists clients with the negotiation of power purchase agreements, participation in energy auctions and administrative hearings before ANEEL. The team is also noted for performing due diligence and assessing the regulatory aspects of significant M&A transactions in the power industry. Auren Energia is a new client win.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team have demonstrated strong depth and breadth in their legal opinions on power regulation and its relation to M&A operations."
"They are very judicious and we like to work with them in complex cases. They show technical knowledge about the industry."
"The team have demonstrated strong depth and breadth in their legal opinions on power regulation and its relation to M&A operations."
"They are very judicious and we like to work with them in complex cases. They show technical knowledge about the industry."
Notable Practitioners
Star individual Isabel Lustosa is a widely respected practitioner in the power arena. She is often involved in high-complexity matters, including regulatory matters such as administrative proceedings before ANEEL.
"She is a lawyer who understands all the matters. Being quite objective, even her way of rationalising the issue is admirable. She is also open to discussing ideas."
"She is a professional with high specialisation and outstanding services."
"Isabel is very knowledgeable of the energy sector and its regulations. She understands the legal framework."
Ranked Lawyers at
Ulhôa Canto, Rezende e Guerra Advogados
Brazil
Members
Provided by Ulhôa Canto, Rezende e Guerra Advogados
Adriana Almeida
Enrico Cesari Costa
Felipe Marotta
Head of Department
Luciana Yoshida
Natália Godoy
Clients
Provided by Ulhôa Canto, Rezende e Guerra Advogados
AES Group (Brazil)
Brookfield Renewable Energy Group (Brazil)
CPFL Energia (Brazil)
Camargo Corrêa S.A. (Brazil)
China Three Gorges (Brazil)
Equatorial Energia Group (Brazil)
Light Group (Brazil)
Manaus Ambiental S.A. (Brazil)
Neoenergia Group (Brazil)
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