Jointly led by André Sigelmann and Roberta Pimentel, the project development and finance team at Pinheiro Guimarães advises clients across financial services and energy. Sigelmann focuses on the development, implementation, and financing of projects for energy and oil & gas clients. Pimentel is sought after by clients in transportation, finance, and oil & gas on project financing matters. Isabela Prochet and Cristiane Selbach both advise on project development and implementation, with Selbach also covering project financing across oil & gas and energy.
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Testimonials
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- Pinheiro Guimarães stands out for its high technical quality and the seniority of its team. The professionals we work with are highly qualified, possess in-depth legal knowledge, and have extensive experience in managing complex projects. One of the team's main differentiators is the combination of technical rigor and results-oriented approach. The lawyers understand the client's business objectives and seek solutions that allow them to be achieved, while also clearly identifying and communicating the legal risks involved and possible ways to mitigate them. There is also a high level of availability, agility, and involvement from the partners, even in complex matters with challenging deadlines. Compared to other firms in the market, I would especially highlight this combination of technical excellence, seniority, and business acumen. The firm does not limit itself to pointing out legal risks, but seeks to understand the client's context and objectives to effectively contribute to decision-making.
- I would highlight André Sigelmann, Isabela Prochet, Maria Manuela Andrade, Fernanda Lopez, and Cristiane Selbach. They all demonstrate excellent technical skills, seniority, and in-depth knowledge of projects and infrastructure. Beyond their legal expertise, they are highly available, responsive, and committed to the matters they handle. I especially emphasize their ability to understand the specificities and objectives of the business, anticipate relevant issues, and present clear and pragmatic recommendations, while also adequately highlighting legal risks. It is a team in which we have considerable confidence, both for the quality of their analyses and for the security and experience demonstrated in handling complex and strategic matters.
- Highly proactive and business-oriented partners. The team has a deep understanding of the market and adds significant value to any transaction.
Key clients
- EDF Brasil
- Rio Energy
- Eneva S.A.
- Statkraft Energias Renováveis
- Neoenergia S.A.
- Newave Energia
- Pontal Energy
- Enel
- Echoenergia Participações S.A.
- BTG Pactual
- Andrade Gutierrez
- Itaú BBA
Work highlights
Advised Rio Energy in connection with the contracts for the implementation and operation of the 230MW Esquina do Vento Wind Project.
Advised Statkraft in connection with the contracts for the implementation of a battery energy storage system installed in VSE Solar and Morro do Cruzeiro PV solar hybrid projects.
Advised EDF Brasil in connection with the investment by Salobo Metais and Mineração Onça Puma in the 470 MW Jacobina Wind Project.
Lawyers
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Practice head
André Sigelmann; Roberta Pimentel
Other key lawyers
Isabela Prochet; Cristiane Selbach