With strong transactional acumen, Trench Rossi Watanabe advises domestic and international players in the power sector on joint ventures, investments, divestments, and power purchase agreements. Highly active in the energy transition space, the group has a strong track record in deals involving renewable, self-production and distributed generation assets. It is also well equipped to handle regulatory matters related to energy auctions and contractual negotiations. The practice is led by transactional and project development specialist José Roberto Martins, who also advises on concessions and privatisations. A key contact for investment banks and financial advisers, Mauricio Pacheco is active in M&A, corporate, and private equity deals, while Adam Milgrom applies strong regulatory expertise to transactions and due diligence processes.
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Key clients

  • Air Liquide
  • Canadian Solar
  • Casa Dos Ventos
  • EDP
  • EDP Renewables
  • GE Power
  • Lightsource BP
  • Mitsubishi Power
  • SPIC Brasil No
  • Vibra Energia
  • Wobben

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