Transactions are the bedrock of Trench Rossi Watanabe’s São Paulo power practice, which acts for project developers, public utilities, investors, and large consumers in joint ventures, investments and divestments, and large-scale projects. PPAs, renewable energy purchases, self-production deals, and energy auctions also count within the remit of the team’s expertise. Practice head José Roberto Martins, credited with having ‘directly contributed to the development and implementation of the regulatory framework for the electricity sector’, is a reference for greenfield development projects, concessions, privatisations, and M&A. Mauricio Pacheco’s corporate and finance experience make him particularly well placed to advise investment banks and M&A financial advisers, while associate Adam Milgrom has ’high technical knowledge’ of industry regulations, and is skilled in the drafting and negotiation of PPAs, EPCs, and operations and management contracts (O&Ms).
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‘José Roberto Martins and his team are excellent. They focus on the business needs of their clients, are connected with authorities to present the best solutions and legal advice for national and trans-border energy and infrastructure projects.'
‘José Roberto Martins has more than 30 years of experience in the field and directly contributed to the development and implementation of the regulatory framework for the electricity sector in Brazil, as well as projects for national and international clients who are today the main players in this sector.’
‘José Roberto Martins is an excellent professional.’
‘Expertise, dedication, commitment to the client, availability to serve them.’
‘José Roberto Martins is always present and up to date with the most diverse topics, and ready to help.’
‘The firm has in-depth knowledge of the national electricity sector, its regulation and conditions.’
‘Trench Rossi has a team that is very proactive and attentive to all regulatory changes, something extremely important in the sector.’
‘Adam Milgrom has high technical knowledge and a lot of creativity to find the best possible business solutions.’
Key clients
- Air Liquide
- Canadian Solar
- Casa Dos Ventos
- EDP
- EDP Renewables
- GE Power
- Lightsource BP
- Mitsubishi Power
- SPIC Brasil
- Vibra Energia
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
José Roberto Martins
Other key lawyers
Mauricio Pacheco; Adam Milgrom