Full-service powerhouse Pinheiro Neto Advogados demonstrates versatility across the spectrum of power matters, spanning transactions, financing, litigation, and administrative proceedings before ANEEL and CCEE, often acting for local and international corporations and investors in the generation, distribution, and transmission segments, as well as power trading companies. The team’s recent emphasis on the power transition towards green hydrogen follows ‘a long tradition and reputation’ in regulatory matters. Practitioners routinely advise on high-profile privatisations, public tenders, divestiture programmes, distributed generation and self-production projects. Seasoned energy specialist José Roberto Oliva Júnior, based in São Paulo, is a reference for energy regulatory issues, project finance, and M&A transactions, with expertise in both traditional and renewable sources – including wind, solar, biomass, and hydropower. Senior associate José Carlos Altomari Teixeira in Rio de Janeiro channels his regulatory credentials into the implementation of self-production by equivalence structures.
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‘A clear understanding of the problem at hand. Pinheiro Neto's partners have the ability to position themselves in clients’ shoes to bring innovative solutions.’
‘The professionals demonstrate a differentiated command of the energy sector that goes beyond law, making them stand out from other firms.’
‘Experienced professionals with knowledge of the sector, which allows them to have a broad understanding and be able to contribute complete solutions for the business, combining, for example, regulatory, corporate, and tax views in the same analysis.’
‘Full-service firm with a long tradition and reputation in the Brazilian market. The experience of the energy team is a differentiator.'
‘José Carlos Altomari Teixeira is a professional who deserves to be highlighted. He demonstrates qualities such as fast deliveries, availability, good resourcefulness in complex negotiations, and can navigate complex transactions (M&A and JVs) and regulatory law well.’
Key clients
- Greenyellow
- Gaswatt
- Cencosud
- Puig
- Equinix
- Vitol
- CCEE
- Rio Energy
- Comerc Energia
- Bracell Celulose
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Other key lawyers
José Roberto Oliva Júnior; José Carlos Altomari Teixeira