Regulatory reference Ulhôa Canto, Rezende e Guerra Advogados is regularly sought out by industry associations and key players across the power distribution, transmission, generation and trading segments. Noted for advising on complex administrative and judicial litigation, the team also demonstrates strong project structuring and implementation capabilities, with experience in negotiating EPC, equipment supply and O&M agreements, as well as advising on power generation and transmission auctions. Its transactional expertise includes M&A transactions and power purchase agreements. Practice head Isabel Lustosa is widely recognised for her extensive experience in the sector, handling regulatory matters, administrative and judicial litigation, arbitration, bids, projects and M&A. Other key members of the team include Felipe Marotta and Luciana Yoshida, both of whom focus on the power sector.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Isabel Lustosa is an excellent professional, very helpful and has in-depth knowledge of the Brazilian electricity sector.'
- ‘Isabel Lustosa and Felipe Marotta are outstanding professionals recognised for their expertise in the electrical sector. They bring a unique approach to resolving the cases presented, integrating theoretical and practical knowledge. Their work introduces us to innovative solutions, always aligned with the regulations applicable to the sector, while clearly presenting the risks involved in each strategy.'
Key clients
- Auren Energia S.A. Microsoft Corporation Brookfield Brasil Asset Management Investimentos Ltda. Companhia de Eletricidade do Amapá - CEA Enel Distribuição São Paulo (Eletropaulo Metropolitana Eletricidade de São Paulo S.A.) EDP Espirito Santo Distribuição de Energia S.A. Enel Brasil S.A. Raízen Energia S.A. N5X Energia e Serviços de Tecnologia Ltda. Transnorte Energia S.A.
Work highlights
Assisting ENEL Distribuição São Paulo with the administrative proceeding regarding an issued notice of summons related to the concessionaire’s performance in the extreme weather event of October 11th 2024 that left over 3.1 million consumer units without power.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Felipe Marotta
Luciana Yoshida
Practice head
Isabel Lustosa
Other key lawyers
Felipe Marotta; Luciana Yoshida; Adriana Almeida