Bruno Werneck > Tauil & Chequer Advogados > São Paulo, Brazil > Lawyer Profile

Securing a stronghold in power transactions, Tauil & Chequer Advogados is engaged with all industry segments, and considered a trusted adviser for many key players. In addition to recently taking a leading role in the landmark privatisations of Eletrobras and Copel, the group is also known for advising on self-production by equivalence projects and M&A involving renewable and conventional power generation and transmission assets. Débora Yanasse, who typically handles project structuring, M&A, privatisations, and auctions, and whose ‘deep market knowledge, legal and commercial acumen, and extensive network’ have been recognised as ‘keys to unlocking success in any transaction’, leads the practice from Rio de Janeiro. In São Paulo, Bruno Werneck handles project development, M&A, concessions, and privatisations, and corporate specialist Bruno Salzano advises on cross-border M&A, corporate restructurings, and inbound and outbound investments. Senior associate Julia Braga is active in administrative and regulatory law matters, including PPAs, distributed generation projects, and public and private bids, while in Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Ribeiro has wide-ranging experience in the structuring, implementation, and operation of large-scale energy projects.

Tauil & Chequer Advogados fields the ability to advise clients on all stages of large-scale infrastructure projects, from initial contract preparation through to project financing, construction and operational issues. The team is particularly proficient in the financing of projects via capital markets instruments, and in the development of projects in the transport, sanitation, renewable energy, and oil and gas sectors. The projects and infrastructure department is led by a capable quartet: Alexandre Chequer is the name to note for projects in the hydrocarbons space; Bruno Werneck handles project development, M&A, concessions, PPPs and privatisations in the infrastructure, energy and mining segments; and Eduardo Lima and Luis Montes focus on project finance. Alexandre Arlota joined from Mattos Filho in early 2025.

Private sector clients looking to do business with federal, state and local governments regularly turn to Tauil & Chequer Advogados for assistance with concession agreements, bid procedures and PPPs across the transport, energy, public lighting, sanitation and waste management sectors. The group has been particularly busy advising on major privatisations in the energy, water and sewage segments, and is also skilled at handling litigation involving public law issues. Noted for his project development expertise, Bruno Werneck advises on concessions, PPPs and privatisations. Recently promoted partner Juliana Deguirmendjian concentrates on administrative and regulatory law, often handling concessions in the sanitation, waste management and railway sectors. Julio Barboza offers key support in privatisations and administrative proceedings.