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TozziniFreire Advogados

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Exhibiting robust capabilities in the transmission and power generation spaces, TozziniFreire Advogados often advises on transactions involving power companies and assets, as well as the structuring and development of conventional and renewable power projects. Distributed generation and self-production in particular are key areas of interest, with the team employing ‘technical knowledge and expertise’ to assist clients with new regulatory frameworks and the development of new projects. Head of the São Paulo practice Leonardo Miranda has a wealth of experience in M&A and financing transactions, PPAs, EPCs, and greenfield projects. Ana Carolina Katlauskas Calil and Karin Yamauti Hatanaka are no longer at the firm.
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  • ‘Young and collaborative teams that are always available to best meet the demands of their clients.’

  • ‘Dominance in the area of ​​activity.’

  • ‘The lawyers who led the process are extremely available and diligent. The negotiations were tough and the flexibility and business sense helped us to have a super efficient closing.’

  • ‘Professionals available 100% of the time to provide comfort to the client, in addition to in-depth knowledge of the topic and coherent opinions in order to meet the client's needs and ensure that the deal is concluded.’

  • ‘Fantastic team with knowledge of all the details of the operation. Technical knowledge and expertise in the topics covered. Availability and agility in responses.’

Key clients

  • Grupo Energía de Bogotá – GEB
  • Argo Energia
  • Neoenergia
  • HY Brazil
  • GreenYellow
  • COPASA
  • Danske
  • Celeo Redes
  • SPIC
  • Geogás

Work highlights

Represented Neoenergia in the sale of a 50% stake in Neoenergia Transmissora 15 SPE, with 8 operational transmission assets, to GIC group.
Acted for Grupo Energía de Bogotá in the acquisition of 100% of the control of 5 power transmission concessionaires held by Quantum/Brookfield Group.
Assisted BayWa r.e. Solar Systems with the acquisition of a 100% stake in Ribeiro Solar, a company specialised in the distribution of solar power production equipment, owned by Hok Participações.

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Practice head

Leonardo Miranda