Energy and natural resources boutique Edelstein Advogados ‘stands out for its technical depth and sophistication’ in regulatory matters, dispute resolution, and sector-related taxes, with notable strength in the transmission and generation segments. Other areas of activity include the structuring of generation energy projects for trading in the regulated and free market, and self-production from conventional and renewable sources. Founding partner André Edelstein’s ’deep understanding of the electricity sector and ability to navigate its complexity’ derives from decades of experience assisting players from all segments, trading companies, and large consumers with regulatory, tax, contractual, and litigation matters. He leads the São Paulo team alongside Ana Clara Toledo Brito, who advises on the spectrum of regulatory, environment, and contract law, and San Francisco-based Gabriel Faria Bernardes, whose ‘tenacity and attention to detail are highly valued’ in both consulting and litigation. João Paulo Gusmão is noted for his ’proactive approach to problem solving and ability to construct persuasive arguments’. Counsel Rodrigo Rodi left the firm in February 2024.
Testimonials
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‘Edelstein provides valuable services due to the legal specificity of the energy regulatory environment, which is essential to our business. Edelstein remains very up-to-date and is able to explore angles and jurisprudence broadly, guaranteeing us several successful cases.’
‘André Edelstein and Ana Clara Toledo Brito are very responsive, objective, and understand very clearly what my company's needs are in its various projects, each with a different regulatory context.’
Key clients
- European Energy
- Fotowatio Renewable Ventures
Work highlights
- Advised Scala Data Centers on all aspects relating to energy supply, covering legal, regulatory, and tax advice to support the company's business decisions, including requests to ANEEL, and the development of a self-production project.
- Advised Fotowatio on seeking a consensual solution before ANEEL and CCEE concerning the payment of penalties and obligations imposed due to the anticipated termination of a PPA.