Our Firm has extensive experience in the Energy sector, representing national and international companies operating in the generation, transmission, and distribution throughout the national territory.
We frequently work on renewable energy development projects with plants that generate solar and wind energy, including projects regarding the development of energy from sugarcane.
We advise our clients on matters involving:
- legal, regulatory, and institutional aspects related to activities in the Energy sector;
- complex financing operations for the feasibility of projects in project finance structures, including the issuance of debt instruments in the capital market;
- in general regulatory aspects, including those related to structuring collateral packages;
- project risk allocations, negotiation of private power purchase agreements (PPAs), as well as monitoring and legal advice throughout the operation of the project;
- M&A transactions, corporate restructuring, and structuring of greenfield projects;
- real estate matters involving the implementation and installation of electricity transmission lines, as well as negotiations with landowners impacted by the performance of the projects and in the filing and monitoring of necessary lawsuits;
- public auctions for the purchase and sale of energy; and
- strategic litigation (administrative, judicial, and arbitration) in disputes related to the energy area, including regulatory matters and issues involving the leading institutions of the sector (ANEEL, ONS, and CCEE).
Recognitions
The Energy sector of Vieira Rezende Advogados and its professionals are recognized among the leaders in the legal market in Brazil by the Latin Lawyer 250, LACCA Approved and Who’s Who Legal guides.
Client Feedback
"The department’s steady focus on diversification has added more energy companies to its books." Latin Lawyer 250
"Vieira Rezende has a long history and excellent reputation in the Rio oil and gas market. The group has acted in several oil block auctions and maintains a well-recognized practice [...]. The firm also handles M&A and finance deals in the electricity sector." Latin Lawyer 250
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