With a longstanding reputation in the dispute resolution space, Rio-based boutique firm Bermudes Advogados represents domestic and international power sector players in administrative disputes, regulatory issues, and appeals. The ‘professional, hard-working and attentive’ team also handles project approvals and arbitration. The practice is led by Marcio Vieira Souto Costa Ferreira, known for his significant experience in proceedings before the judiciary and arbitral institutions, and the ’high-performing’ Vítor Ferreira Alves de Brito, a regulatory expert.
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Testimonials
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‘Very professional, hard-working and attentive team. The entire Bermudes team is very committed and focused on results. They have an excellent relationship with the client and are very active in promoting their interests.’
‘Vitor Brito provides specialised and high-performing service, with a strong presence in strategic litigation.’
- 'The firm offers a combination of technical knowledge, analytical capability, and problem-solving skills in the litigation environment that sets it apart.'
- 'What differentiates them is the combination of technical knowledge, communication skills, analytical ability, and problem-solving capacity.'
- 'An excellent firm with extensive technical expertise and strong knowledge of litigation and regulatory issues in the electricity sector.'
- 'Marcio Costa, Fabiano Robalinho, Vitor Brito and Antonio Carlos Velloso stand out for their knowledge of the topics and experience in complex issues in the electricity sector.'
Key clients
- Câmara de Comercialização de Energia Elétrica (CCEE)
- Associação Brasileira dos Distribuidores de Energia Elétrica (ABRADEE)
- Engie
- Enel
- CPFL
- Energisa
- Neoenergia
- ISA CTEEP
- Equatorial
- Norte Energia SA (NESA)
- Global Participações em Energia
Work highlights
Represented Enel São Paulo in 16 public civil actions, three popular actions and eight administrative procedures regarding the blackouts that occurred in November 2023 and October 2024 due to extreme weather events.
Represents ABRADEE in a R$9bn declaratory action brought by Santo Antonio Energia against ANEEL.
Represents Norte Energia (NESA) before the Superior Court of Justice (STJ) to guarantee the environmental license that allowed the construction of Belo Monte Power Plant.
Practice head
Marcio Vieira Souto Costa Ferreira; Vitor Ferreira Alves de Brito
Other key lawyers
Frederico Ferreira