ASBZ Advogados is particularly skilled at acting for companies across the power transmission, distribution, and generation sectors in judicial, arbitral and administrative proceedings with ‘trust, transparency and care’. Known for its ‘excellent technical quality’, the team also handles sector-related transactions and projects, and frequently engages with regulatory agencies and in policy discussions. The practice is co-led by Daniel H. Ribeiro do Valle, who focuses on litigation, arbitration, and M&A, and regulatory specialist Rafael Janiques; both are regarded as ‘technically outstanding’. Nicole Bork Alvo, also co-head, leverages her ‘high conflict resolution skills, technical quality, trust and legal knowledge’ in generation and transmission contractual negotiations.

With a longstanding reputation in the dispute resolution space, Rio-based boutique firm Bermudes Advogados represents domestic and international power sector players in administrative disputes, regulatory issues, and appeals. The ‘professional, hard-working and attentive’ team also handles project approvals and arbitration. The practice is led by Marcio Vieira Souto Costa Ferreira, known for his significant experience in proceedings before the judiciary and arbitral institutions, and the ‘high-performing’ Vítor Ferreira Alves de Brito, a regulatory expert.

Braz, Coelho, Veras, Lessa e Bueno Advogados draws on deep infrastructure expertise to advise on project financing, structuring and management, as well as complex dispute resolution in the electricity sector. Leveraging its ‘high technical knowledge with agility’, the team is well positioned to assist large and publicly traded companies with M&A and contracts across the generation, transmission and distribution segments. Active in energy transition matters, the team is also skilled in mandates concerning self-production and hydro, solar, wind, and thermal projects. The practice is co-led by founding partners Rafael Véras De Freitas and Leonardo Coelho Ribeiro in Rio, and Felipe Henrique Braz in Curitiba – all seasoned experts in regulatory matters and arbitration.

The team at Campos Mello Advogados advises on M&A and the structuring, development and implementation of hydro, solar and wind projects, including PPAs, free market transitions and public bids. São Paulo-based practice head Fabiano Gallo is recognised for his expertise in regulatory discussions, PPAs, net metering and self-production. Former co-heads Marcelo Frazão and Alexandre Bittencourt Calmon departed in November 2024. The September 2025 integration with Schmidt, Valois, Miranda, Ferreira & Agel Advogados added significant depth across the electricity sector, particularly in transactions, financing, and regulatory work. Rio-based Guilherme Schmidt focuses on M&A, corporate and regulatory matters, while Rogério Sobral De Miranda advises on domestic and cross-border generation asset deals.

Cescon Barrieu’s multidisciplinary practice delivers ‘tailored’ advice to clients in the conventional and renewable segments of the power sector. Its ‘proactive and results-oriented’ team possesses considerable expertise in energy-related transactional matters, including M&A, power purchase agreements, joint ventures, and corporate restructuring. It is also active in project financing, development and structuring, with a focus on self-production initiatives. The practice is co-led by Ana Carolina Katlauskas Calil, who joined the São Paulo office from TozziniFreire in August 2024, bringing extensive regulatory experience, and Rio-based Maurício Teixeira dos Santos, who regularly advises on financings, M&A, and tender offers in the power sector. Eduardo Lanna is another key figure in the practice, noted for his experience in M&A and project implementation. Former co-head Alexandre Leite left the firm in July 2024.

Praised for its ‘high level of professionalism, technical knowledge and commitment’, Demarest Advogados’ power practice advises on complex transactions, as well as the structuring, development, implementation and financing of projects across the generation, distribution, and transmission segments. The team also handles administrative proceedings before ANEEL. São Paulo-based Rosilane Costa Barros, a transactional and regulatory specialist, co-heads the practice alongside regulatory and public law partner Henrique Reis and Maria Beatriz Grella Vieira, who focuses on M&A and corporate mandates. Reis and Grella Vieira joined the Belo Horizonte and São Paulo offices, respectively, from L.O. Baptista Advogados in February 2025, accompanied by a group of associates.

With a strong foothold in the renewables market, Dias Carneiro Advogados is well-versed in domestic and cross-border transactions, including M&A and project finance. The firm is equally noted for its project structuring and contractual capabilities, as well as for providing ‘valuable insight and analysis on regulatory changes’. Combining regulatory, corporate and project finance expertise, the practice is co-led by Ricardo Sanches, Paulo Leme and Alexandre Leite; the latter joined from Cescon Barrieu with associate Henrique Sabino de Mattia in June and August 2024, respectively.

Energy boutique Edelstein Advogados has experienced significant growth in complex dispute resolution, drawing on its regulatory expertise to handle judicial, arbitral and administrative proceedings involving state power regulatory agencies. The firm also advises on corporate, contractual and tax matters across all power segments. Founding partner André Edelstein, a seasoned energy practitioner whose expertise covers sector-related tax issues, regulations, contracts and litigation, leads the practice from São Paulo alongside regulatory and contractual specialists Ana Clara Toledo Brito (São Paulo), Gabriel Faria Bernardes (San Francisco) and João Paulo Gusmão (Brasília), each of whom bring additional expertise in environmental, tax and litigation matters, respectively.

Energy boutique Julião Coelho Advocacia is particularly noted for its experience in complex regulatory matters and litigation before the superior courts. The firm, which is active in all segments of the power sector, including renewable energy, has handled major energy cases in recent years, while also assisting foreign energy players seeking to enter the Brazilian market. Several team members bring valuable insight from previous roles at ANEEL, contributing to the firm’s reputation for ‘technical sector knowledge and strategic vision’. The practice is co-led by litigator Julião Silveira Coelho, the firm’s founding partner, Camila Alves Angoti de Moraes, who is also active in consultancy matters, and Pedro Henrique Maciel Fonseca, another name to note for judicial and administrative proceedings. Other key partners include Guilherme Leite Chamum Aguiar, who focuses on civil procedure and constitutional law, and Marcos Serejo de Paula Pessoa, who specialises in administrative and judicial litigation. All practitioners are based in Brasília.

Lefosse Advogados’ power practice advises major power players on high-value transactions, regulatory matters, and self-production and distributed generation projects, offering end-to-end support from structuring to contract drafting and negotiation. The team acts for both energy consumers and generators, and also handles administrative litigation before ANEEL, judicial and arbitration proceedings, and privatisation processes. Practice head Raphael Gomes specialises in regulatory, transactional and contentious matters, with vast experience in project structuring. Regulatory expert Pedro Dante has extensive experience in energy purchase contracts and judicial and arbitration proceedings, while Bruno Crispim, also experienced in litigation, focuses on regulatory and consulting matters, with additional experience in M&A and project development. Associate Renato Edelstein assists with M&A, capital markets transactions,  privatisation processes and project implementation.

Lobão Cosenza, Figueiredo Cavalcante Advogados - an infrastructure boutique focused on the energy sector - is particularly adept at handling administrative and judicial proceedings involving ANEEL and distribution companies. The team also advises on transactions, auctions and regulatory matters across the power transmission, generation and trading segments, delivering ‘optimal solutions’ with a ‘high level of excellence’. Founding partners Caio Figueiredo Cavalcante, a transmission specialist, and Tiago Lobão Cosenza, known for his ‘extensive knowledge’ of public law and infrastructure, lead the practice. They are joined by co-heads Maria Júlia Menezes de Toledo Florencio, recognised for her ‘extensive technical experience’ in project development and ‘great skill in contract negotiations’, and Valéria de Souza Rosa, noted for her ‘commitment’ to regulatory matters.

With strong transactional capabilities, Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados guides electricity clients navigating complex regulatory frameworks by structuring and negotiating investments, partnerships, M&A and joint ventures. The team advises both corporations and investors on project financing matters and is also actively involved in the energy transition, with notable work in wind, solar, green hydrogen and hydropower projects. Ana Karina Esteves de Souza is recognised for her extensive experience in regulatory issues, projects and transactional matters involving private investments in the sector. Laura Souza specialises in structuring transactions, providing regulatory guidance, and assisting foreign clients entering the Brazilian market, while Paulo Machado brings experience in regulation, project finance and transactional matters.

Madrona Advogados’ energy team benefits from close collaboration to the infrastructure, regulatory, and public law practices to advise on transactions, including M&A, project structuring – especially in distributed generation and self-production – and regulatory and contractual matters in the power sector. Based in São Paulo, Rodrigo Machado focuses on self-production mandates and the structuring of projects related to power generation, transmission and commercialisation. He also advises on auctions and processes for obtaining concessions.

Playing a key role in some of the most significant financing and M&A transactions in the Brazilian power sector, Mattos Filho combines deep corporate expertise with the ability to navigate complex regulatory issues tied to acquisitions. Also active in the energy transition space, it guides companies on the structuring of self-production projects and implementation of green hydrogen initiatives, including regulatory frameworks and tax incentive schemes. The team’s regulatory strength is further demonstrated in judicial lawsuits and administrative proceedings before ANEEL, particularly in matters concerning regulatory compliance and interruptions in electricity distribution related to recent extreme weather events. Fabiano De Brito is active in all power segments, regularly advising domestic and foreign clients on regulatory, transactional and contentious mandates. Sofia Barbosa handles transactions, administrative proceedings, regulatory matters, and sector-specific contracts and auctions. Based in Rio, Felipe Feres focuses on M&A and project work, with notable activity in power purchase agreements (PPAs). Associate Bárbara Mendes Carnevalli brings experience in regulatory issues, M&A, bidding procedures, and contractual matters.

Pinheiro Neto Advogados’ versatile energy practice advises domestic and international companies, investors and large power consumers across the generation and transmission sectors. The team handles complex transactions, encompassing M&A, joint ventures and financing, and has played a key role in the privatisation of major power sector companies. With an increasingly sophisticated regulatory practice, the firm has developed regulatory structures to support projects and transactions, having also collaborated with the government in drafting the regulatory framework for the Conta Covid scheme. The firm also advises clients on public tenders and administrative proceedings before ANEEL, and is active in the energy transition, with notable work in the structuring and regulatory aspects of green hydrogen projects. Practice head José Roberto Oliva Júnior, based in São Paulo, is recognised for his transactional acumen and regulatory insight, demonstrating significant experience in project finance and M&A. Also in São Paulo, Roberta Stettinger Rossi Bilotti Demange advises on complex cross-border M&A, joint ventures, and public auctions. In Rio, associate José Carlos Altomari Teixeira focuses on M&A, project finance, contractual matters and regulatory litigation, with notable experience in self-production.

Rolim Goulart Cardoso Advogados is a trusted adviser to major companies, government agencies, and civil associations in the Brazilian power sector, offering strong regulatory expertise in proceedings before ANEEL, judicial litigation, and arbitration. The team also engages in policy discussions – most recently on a national hydrogen strategy –  and advises on regulatory compliance and matters concerning the renewables segment, covering solar, wind and bioenergy. Energy veteran Maria João C.P. Rolim, who is based between São Paulo and Lisbon, co-leads the practice alongside Rio-based Vitor Sarmento De Mello, who focuses on regulatory issues, and litigator Helvécio Franco Maia Júnior in Belo Horizonte. The regulatory department is jointly coordinated by administrative matters specialist Alice de Siqueira Khouri in Lisbon, who also manages the Brazilian desk in Portugal, and Brasília-based Caio José de Oliveira Alves.

Standing out for its strength in litigation, including administrative proceedings before ANEEL, the group at Souto Correa Advogados is also skilled at advising on the structuring and negotiation of transactions in the power sector, such as M&A and project finance debentures. The team also handles regulatory matters, project development, auctions and power purchase agreements for clients operating in all power segments, with notable recent activity in the solar space. The practice is led by São Paulo-based Tiago Figueiró, noted for his regulatory and transactional background in renewables, and tax specialist Rafael Santos, who joined the Rio de Janeiro office from Cescon Barrieu in September 2024. Eduardo Evangelista left the practice in December 2024.

Stocche Forbes Advogados advises key players across all segments of the electricity sector, including distributed generation and self-generation, on transactions involving power assets and on the financing and structuring of projects. The team is also well placed to handle regulatory matters, including administrative proceedings before ANEEL, public tenders. Based in Rio, Frederico Moura and Bruno Gandolfo focus on complex transactions, including project finance and development, M&A, and debt restructuring. In São Paulo, Mariana Saragoça is noted for her expertise in privatisation processes, auctions, and regulatory matters, while Fabiano Milani and Emilio Gallucci specialise in corporate, M&A, and private equity deals. Public and regulatory lawyer Frederico Accon and project development specialist Ana Clara Viola were recently promoted to partner.

The ‘highly qualified and experienced’ team at Tauil & Chequer Advogados maintains a strong presence in M&A deals and project development involving both renewable and non-renewable power generation and transmission assets. The practice also advises on sector-specific contracts, including power purchase agreements, and provides guidance on public auctions. The practice is led by Débora Yanasse in Rio, who is noted for her strong track record in M&A involving power assets and experience in conventional and renewable energy projects. In São Paulo, Bruno Salzano has considerable expertise in cross-border M&A, corporate restructurings, and investments. Senior associate Luisa Tortolano Barreto, a name to note for regulatory, contractual and corporate mandates in the electricity segment, also joined the São Paulo team from Veirano Advogados in April 2024.

Terciotti Andrade Gomes Donato Advogados advises clients engaged in the generation, transmission, trading and distribution of electric power on disputes, regulatory matters and project development. The group is also active in the renewables sector, with notable strength in distributed generation and self-production projects, especially in hydro and solar power. Based in Rio, practice head Marvin Menezes possesses substantial regulatory experience in the sector, advising companies, traders and consumers on their relationship with sectoral entities, such as ANEEL and MME, as well as in contractual matters.

Particularly active in power transmission and generation, with a focus on distributed generation and self-production, TozziniFreire draws on its corporate and regulatory expertise to advise a wide range of industry players on transactions involving power assets and the financing, structuring and development of both conventional and renewable energy projects. Leonardo Miranda leads the practice from São Paulo, advising on project structuring and M&A, with a keen focus on the transmission and generation segments. Also in São Paulo, Ligia Pereira Schlittler joined from Felsberg Advogados in September 2024, bringing notable experience in regulatory, M&A and project development, particularly involving power generation, distributed generation and self-production projects. Ana Carolina Katlauskas Calil is no longer at the firm.

With strong transactional acumen, Trench Rossi Watanabe advises domestic and international players in the power sector on joint ventures, investments, divestments, and power purchase agreements. Highly active in the energy transition space, the group has a strong track record in deals involving renewable, self-production and distributed generation assets. It is also well equipped to handle regulatory matters related to energy auctions and contractual negotiations. The practice is led by transactional and project development specialist José Roberto Martins, who also advises on concessions and privatisations. A key contact for investment banks and financial advisers, Mauricio Pacheco is active in M&A, corporate, and private equity deals, while Adam Milgrom applies strong regulatory expertise to transactions and due diligence processes.

Focusing on centralised and distributed generation, São Paulo-based Tribuci Fonseca Advogados advises on project financing, structuring and development, with a strong emphasis on solar power. Practice head Einar Tribuci is skilled at advising on sector-related tax issues, project structuring and engineering and infrastructure contracts. Fabiana Fonseca, who joined in March 2024 from Rayes e Fagundes, advises on real estate, corporate and M&A aspects of energy projects.

 

Regulatory reference Ulhôa Canto, Rezende e Guerra Advogados is regularly sought out by industry associations and key players across the power distribution, transmission, generation and trading segments. Noted for advising on complex administrative and judicial litigation, the team also demonstrates strong project structuring and implementation capabilities, with experience in negotiating EPC, equipment supply and O&M agreements, as well as advising on power generation and transmission auctions. Its transactional expertise includes M&A transactions and power purchase agreements. Practice head Isabel Lustosa is widely recognised for her extensive experience in the sector, handling regulatory matters, administrative and judicial litigation, arbitration, bids, projects and M&A. Other key members of the team include Felipe Marotta and Luciana Yoshida, both of whom focus on the power sector.

With a significant presence in the renewable energy sector, Veirano Advogados’ team offers ‘extremely precise and effective’ legal advice on a wide range of matters concerning power generation, transmission, distribution and commercialisation. The practice is led from São Paulo by Daniel Engel, who focuses on project development as well as corporate and finance transactions. Also based in São Paulo, Ana Carolina Barretto leads the team’s project development and finance capabilities, while Fabio Di Lallo concentrates on structuring power generation projects. Alberto Büll is active in litigation, auctions, and project development and finance, while Rio-based Lívia Amorim advises on complex regulatory issues, disputes before ANEEL, and high-value transactions. Juliana Melcop handles various regulatory matters, often assisting with judicial and administrative proceedings from the Rio office.