Débora Yanasse
Tauil & Chequer Advogados
Tauil & Chequer Advogados
Client SatisfactionSecuring 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.
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Testimonials
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‘Extensive experience and commitment to excellence in the legal field. All team members are directly involved in the transaction, allowing for in-depth case knowledge and personalised attention to client needs.’
‘The team is characterised by its collaborative spirit and its ability to integrate experts from other areas when necessary. This ensures that all aspects of the project are covered and that comprehensive solutions are provided.’
‘Débora Yanasse is a highly accomplished professional with a proven track record of success in the legal and commercial fields. Her deep market knowledge, legal and commercial acumen, and extensive network are keys to unlocking success in any transaction.’
‘The firm in question presents itself in a unique way in the market. Its multidisciplinary team allows us to arrive at tailor-made contractual arrangements for problems and projects not ordinarily encountered by market agents, taking into account the amount of energy available to be transacted, as well as its peculiarity of being a newly formed company.’
‘Débora Yanasse and Bruno Salzano have participated in several internal projects in an innovative way, from M&A to contractual arrangements for distributed generation.’
‘The firm's technical knowledge and negotiation skills on energy issues surprise and make it a reference in the field. Availability and the way teams serve and understand the business makes a big difference.’
‘Débora Yanasse has in-depth knowledge of legal practice and the market, being able to advise on complex deals, adding value to the business and proposing alternative solutions when necessary.’
Key clients
- Eletrobras
- Furnas
- Eletronorte
- Eletrosul
- ENGIE
- Eneva
- Atlas Renewable Energy
- Acciona Energía
- Scatec
- Equinor
- Karadeniz/Karpowership
- Energisa
- Ceiba Energy
- Caisse de Dépôt et placement du Québec – CDPQ
- Enel X
- BNDES
- Ibitu Energias Renováveis
- Dow Chemical
- Vinci Partners
- Fram Capital
- BP
- CER Energia
- Rio Energy
- GE Financial Services
- Nestlé
- Isa CTEEP
- Starkraft Energias Renováveis
- PowerTree
- EDP – Energias do Brasil
- EDF Norte Fluminense
- Storengy
- Soliker
- Mercury Renew
- Nebras Power
- Elera Renováveis
- TYR Energia
- AEGEA
- PEC Energia
- Energia Sustentável do Brasil
- Mercury Renew
- Mitsui & Co.
- Usiminas
- Telefônica Brasil
- Gerdau
Work highlights
- Advised ENGIE Brasil on the acquisition of Atlas Energia Renovável do Brasil and Atlas Brasil Energia Holding 2.
- Advised Copel on its privatisation process and transformation into a company without defined control by means of a follow-on public offering at B3, which raised R$5.21bn.
- Advised Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras on its acquisition of CEMIG’s shares in the Baguari and Retiro Baixo hydropower plants through its subsidiary Furnas.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Débora Yanasse