Singled out for its credentials in the transmission segment, ASBZ Advogados is particularly well versed in administrative proceedings and contentious regulatory matters. The São Paulo-based team is consolidated under the leadership of Daniel Ribeiro do Valle, who oversees the litigation, arbitration, and M&A arm, and Rafael Janiques, whose ‘high level of intellectual influence’ proves invaluable in regulatory consulting and in discussions with the Brazilian Electricity Regulatory Agency (ANEEL) and the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME). Senior associate Bianca Wolf Garzon Duffles has a strong background in litigation in this space.
Testimonials
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‘Boutique firm, with almost exclusively dedicated teams prepared with differentiated client service.’
‘Rafael Janiques is active in the energy sector, with a very high level of intellectual influence, and differentiated service.’
Key clients
- Siemens Energy
- Companhia De Transmissão De Energia Elétrica Paulista – Cteep (Isa Cteep)
Work highlights
- Advised ABRATE, CTEEP, Furnas Centrais Elétricas, CPFL Transmissão, and EDP Energias on administrative proceedings regarding the payment of amounts due as consequence of the first extension (renewal) of transmission concessions in Brazil.
- Advised EDP Energias on a public consultation conducted by ANEEL seeking contribution to review the rules regarding the operation costs of some transmission companies.