TozziniFreire advises across the electric power sector on M&A, project development, financing, and regulatory matters, with a notable strength in renewable energy. Leonardo Miranda covers M&A and project development across infrastructure and energy, and José Augusto Dias de Castro advises on compliance and infrastructure projects. Caio Loureiro focuses on concessions and PPPs. Laura Souza joins from Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados, while Ligia Schlittler departed the firm in January 2026.
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Key clients
- IFC - International Finance Corporation
- Mini Solares do Brasil S.A. ("MSB")
- BNDES
- Nouryon Pulp and Performance Indústria Quimica Ltda.
- Acciona
- Neoenergia
- IGT
- Argo Energia
- IDB
Work highlights
Advised International Finance Corporation on the structuring of the State of Minas Gerais’ first healthcare public-private partnership (PPP) project, encompassing a hospital and medical laboratory under a single contract, including legal advisory, comprehensive due diligence on state legislation and health funds, and the development of a risk matrix identifying key risks and mitigation measures.
Practice head
Carlos Barbosa Mello; Leonardo Miranda; José Augusto Dias de Castro; Caio Loureiro
Other key lawyers
Laura Souza