Latin America - Brazil • Energy and natural resources

Lefosse Advogados

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Rated for the ‘high technical knowledge, creativity and availability’ of its partners, Lefosse Advogados has an active presence in the electricity space, advising on corporate matters, business transactions, litigation and proceedings before ANEEL. In addition to its robust M&A credentials, the team also handles a steady flow of project structuring matters, with a proven track record in the distributed generation and self-production segments. Raphael Gomes, who is entirely devoted to mandates in the energy and infrastructure spaces, coordinates the practice, which also features Pedro Dante, a key contact for power regulatory issues and energy purchase agreements. Recently promoted partner Bruno Crispim, who has a relevant background at the Chamber of Commercialisation of Electric Energy (CCEE), handles a mix of litigation, M&A, project development and regulatory mandates, while senior associate Renato Edelstein is active in administrative proceedings, distributed generation projects and contractual issues.

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  • ‘Availability and updated view with respect to market trends.’

  • ‘Raphael Gomes and Pedro Dante stand out.’

  • ‘High technical knowledge, creativity and availability.’

Key clients

  • Banco Genial
  • Norte Energia
  • AES Brasil
  • Mercury
  • Unipar Carbocloro – AES
  • Aliança Geração de Energia
  • Smart Fit
  • Ultragaz Energia
  • Pátria Investimentos
  • Ferro e Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa
  • Mosaic Fertilizantes
  • Pontoon Energia

Work highlights

  • Advised BNDES and Banco Genial on the process of the privatisation of Eletrobras.
  • Assisted Norte Energia in the filing of a lawsuit against ANEEL involving the delay of the implementation of the Belo Monte hydroelectric plant.
  • Assisting AES Brasil in the filing of a lawsuit against ANEEL for the recognition of the right to change the schedule of projects in the Free Energy Market.

Lawyers

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Next Generation Partners

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Raphael Gomes