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.'

Key clients

  • Serena Energia S.A.
  • Acciona Concesiones

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.

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