Power: Full Solution Legal Advisory
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Power

Full solution legal advisory to drive
Brazil’s energy transition with
security, innovation, and sustainability

Brazil’s power sector stands out internationally for its robustness, predominantly renewable matrix, and current phase of profound transformation.

 

Energy transition, the expansion of the free energy market, security of supply, and decarbonization targets demand legal solutions with a multidisciplinary approach, combining agility and strategic vision.

 

At SiqueiraCastro, we act as business consultants with legal expertise, advising companies across the entire power value chain — supporting agents, investors, and consumers from generation to commercialization.

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND LEGAL STRUCTURING

• Structuring and implementation of centralized generation, self-production, and distributed generation projects<br>• Advisory on concessions, environmental licensing, and declaration of public utility (DUP)<br>• Incorporation of companies, consortia, and shareholders’ agreements

TRANSACTIONS AND FINANCING

• Mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures in the power sector<br>• Regulatory, contractual, and financial due diligence of assets and companies<br>• Structuring guarantees and negotiating project financing

POWER CONTRACTS AND COMMERCIALIZATION

• Negotiation of contracts in the regulated market and in the Free Contracting Environment (ACL), including CCEAR, CCVEE, and CER.<br>• Structuring commercialization agreements and risk management strategies for the free market

SECTOR AUCTIONS

• Legal support in energy purchase and sale auctions<br>• Advisory in concession auctions for generation and transmission assets<br>• Review of bidding documents and assistance with legal and regulatory qualification

REGULATION AND INSTITUTIONAL RELATIONS

• Representation in public consultations and hearings before ANEEL and the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME)<br>• Drafting of regulatory proposals and institutional advocacy strategies<br>• Advisory on tariffs, charges, grid use, and agents’ obligations

GRID CONNECTION AND INFRASTRUCTURE USE

• Drafting and negotiation of connection and use agreements for transmission and distribution systems (CUSD, CUST, CCD, CCT)<br>• Legal analysis of access conditions for power plants and large consumers

RISK MANAGEMENT AND STRATEGIC DISPUTES

• Defense in sanctioning proceedings and tariff disputes<br>• Claims of force majeure and requests for extension of regulatory deadlines<br>• Representation in judicial proceedings and arbitration involving regulatory and contractual matters

LEARN HOW WE SUPPORT COMPANIES IN THE POWER SECTOR.

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    The power sector is strategic for Brazil’s development and fundamental to a successful transition toward a low-carbon economy.

    Our practice combines technical expertise and business vision to advise companies in a context of growing renewable energy, expansion of the free market, and rising global sustainability demands.

    At SiqueiraCastro, we integrate legal, governance, and business perspectives into a full solution approach, supporting investors, operators, and large consumers.

    With a nationwide presence and strong regional footprint, we provide agile, tailored responses, enabling power companies to build secure, innovative, and sustainable operations.

    Legal intelligence to drive Brazil’s energy transition with security and innovation.


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