With strong transactional capabilities, Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados guides electricity clients navigating complex regulatory frameworks by structuring and negotiating investments, partnerships, M&A and joint ventures. The team advises both corporations and investors on project financing matters and is also actively involved in the energy transition, with notable work in wind, solar, green hydrogen and hydropower projects. Ana Karina Esteves de Souza is recognised for her extensive experience in regulatory issues, projects and transactional matters involving private investments in the sector. Laura Souza specialises in structuring transactions, providing regulatory guidance, and assisting foreign clients entering the Brazilian market, while Paulo Machado brings experience in regulation, project finance and transactional matters.
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Key clients
- Petrobras
- Grupo Électricité de France
- EDP Renováveis
- Total S.A
- Macquarie Group
- Engie
- Vale S.A.
- Iberdrola
- Casa dos Ventos
- Vinci Partners
- ISA CTEEP
- Itaú BBA
Work highlights
Advised EDP Renováveis on the sale of two 260 MW wind farms in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, including negotiating the share purchase agreement and related contracts, aligning with Brazil's energy transition goals.
Advised a clean energy company on structuring a joint venture for an 85 MWac solar project, including preparing and negotiating investment and long-term energy purchase agreements with one of Brazil’s leading construction materials companies.
Advised Comerc Participações on the formation of a joint venture for Brazil’s first floating solar power plant in the Billings reservoir, conducting due diligence and negotiating transaction documents.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Ana Karina Souza; Paulo Machado; Laura Souza
Other key lawyers
Luisa Andrade Costa e Silva Rodrigues; Lair Da Silva Magalhaes Loureiro