Solidifying its presence in the power sector, Braz, Coelho, Veras, Lessa e Bueno Advogados channels its infrastructure expertise into advising large and publicly traded companies on project structuring, development, and finance, as well as M&A and dispute resolution. Proficient across all segments, the team has also been heavily engaged in projects involving hydro, solar, thermo and wind energy sources. Founding partner Felipe Henrique Braz, an infrastructure and regulatory expert with a focus on projects involving private investments in regulated sectors, holds down the fort in Curitiba, while Rafael Véras De Freitas and Leonardo Coelho Ribeiro, recognised for their work in regulatory and administrative law, lead from Rio de Janeiro.
Testimonials
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- ‘The firm is very agile and the senior partners are hands-on, that is, they really get their hands dirty, especially during debates at meetings. The partners knew fine details of the case. Furthermore, it was a very modern office, whose work is supported by a multidisciplinary team.’
- ‘Rafael Véras de Freitas and Felipe Henrique Braz stand out for their technical knowledge in the areas of administrative law and infrastructure. Furthermore, in our case, they demonstrated good knowledge of the legal regulation of the electricity sector.’
Key clients
- AIDC Tecnologia
- Aliança Geração de Energia
Work highlights
- Represented Consórcio Candonga (formed by Vale and Aliança Geração de Energia) in a lawsuit before the Federal Court of Belo Horizonte.
- Assisted Aliança Geração de Energia with regulatory advice in administrative proceedings at ANEEL related to the operation of the hydroelectric power plant Risoleta Neves.