With a significant presence in the renewable energy sector, Veirano Advogados’ team offers ‘extremely precise and effective’ legal advice on a wide range of matters concerning power generation, transmission, distribution and commercialisation. The practice is led from São Paulo by Daniel Engel, who focuses on project development as well as corporate and finance transactions. Also based in São Paulo, Ana Carolina Barretto leads the team’s project development and finance capabilities, while Fabio Di Lallo concentrates on structuring power generation projects. Alberto Büll is active in litigation, auctions, and project development and finance, while Rio-based Lívia Amorim advises on complex regulatory issues, disputes before ANEEL, and high-value transactions. Juliana Melcop handles various regulatory matters, often assisting with judicial and administrative proceedings from the Rio office.
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Testimonials
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‘Veirano stands out for its excellent performance in the electricity sector, and is widely recognised for the depth of its team's technical knowledge, especially in the energy area. The accumulated experience and specialisation of the team of lawyers in regulatory and operational issues make the legal work extremely precise and effective, which is essential for the success of our projects.'
'One of the main qualities that sets Veirano apart is the close partnership it maintains with its clients. They demonstrate a constant commitment to understanding the specific needs of each client, offering personalised solutions and extremely close and attentive service. In addition, they stand out for delivering clear and objective informational materials, always updated with legislative changes, which facilitates the understanding of legal and regulatory issues that directly impact business.'
‘Agile and practical/straight-to-the-point legal advice on intricate multidisciplinary energy-related issues.’
'Veirano Advogados has extensive experience in matters related to electricity, having provided support in many relevant negotiations to the company. The multidisciplinary teams assigned to provide services in the sector have strong interaction and exchange of experiences and points of view that favour an increase in the quality of the final work delivered to the client.'
‘Fábio di Lallo and Juliana Melcop are highly qualified professionals with in-depth and comprehensive knowledge of the sector. Both demonstrate expertise in both theoretical and practical aspects, essential for working in the complex legal universe of the energy sector. The ability to translate technical concepts into clear and effective legal solutions is a striking feature of their approach. They are extremely approachable and always available to answer questions and provide clarification, even on everyday issues.'
‘Alberto Büll has deep knowledge of intricate energy-related regulatory issues.’
'Ana Carolina Barretto is always available to resolve queries, promptly involving the other areas of Veirano Advogados, to provide fast and quality service.'
Key clients
- Serena Energia S.A.
- Acciona Concesiones
- Acciona Energía
- Greenyellow
- Global Power Generation
- Goldwind
- Nordex Energy
- Scatec Solar
- Canadian Solar
- Nextracker
- SPIC
- Sunco Capital Green Energy
- EDP São Paulo Distribuição de Energia S.A.
- Gás Natural Açu S.A. – GNA
- TECP - Transmissora de Energia Central Paulistana S.A. (Alupar Group)
- Rio Energy Participações S.A.
- Suzano Papel e Celulose S.A.
- Arauco do Brasil S.A.
- Cobra Brasil Serviços, Comunicações e Energia S.A.
- Wartsila Brasil Ltda.
Work highlights
Advised Arauco Celulose do Brasil S.A. on obtaining a Declaration of Public Utility regarding an easement for the construction of a 230 kV Electric Power Transmission Line and drafting and negotiating contracts for a future pulp mill’s energy generation.
Assisted Cemig with the sale of its 45% equity stake in Aliança Geração de Energia S.A. (a joint venture between Cemig and Vale) to Vale S.A..
Advised Belmonte Solar Holding S.A., the holding company of the Cobra Group, on the negotiation and structuring of an energy self-production project with Rima Industrial S.A..
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Daniel Engel
Other key lawyers
Ana Carolina Barretto; Alberto Büll; Lívia Amorim; Fabio Di Lallo; Juliana Melcop