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Fabiano Brito
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Fabiano assists clients in the electricity sector with complex regulations and transactions. He represents domestic and foreign companies in M&A transactions and energy-related contracts, administrative proceedings before the Brazilian Electricity Regulatory Agency (Aneel), as well as in other disputes.
Fabiano is also experienced in advising infrastructure companies regarding project development, auctions, public-private partnerships, and general public law matters. He is a Board member of the Brazilian Institute for Energy Studies (IBDE) and chairs its Renewable Energy Sources Committee.
Education
Bachelor of Laws – Universidade de São Paulo (USP);
Master of Business Administration – Instituto de Ensino e Pesquisa (Insper);
Master of Laws (LL.M.) – Northwestern University School of Law.
Recognitions
Chambers Brazil – Energy & Natural Resources: Power (2013 – 2025);
Chambers Global – Energy & Natural Resources: Power (2013 – 2026);
LACCA Approved – Administrative Law (2016 – 2024) and Energy (2016 – 2026);
Latin Lawyer 250 – Administrative Law (2020 – 2026) and Energy (2020 – 2026);
Legal 500 – Energy and Natural Resources: Electricity – Leading Partners (2023 – 2026) and Next Generation Partners (2017 – 2021);
Análise Advocacia – Regulatory (2014 – 2024); Power (2014 – 2024) and São Paulo (2014, 2016, 2018 – 2024);
Expert Guide – Energy (2018);
Lexology Index Global – Thought Leader: Energy – Renewables (2022 – 2025) Energy: Power/Electricity (2022 – 2025);
Lexology Index Brazil – Thought Leader: Energy (2025).
The future of electric power: regulatory and market perspectives
Brazilian Ministry of Mines and Energy sets standards and guidelines for offshore electricity generation
Cybersecurity policy for electricity sector approved in Brazil
MME submits proposal for National Hydrogen Program guidelines
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Bill of new gas law is approved by the House of Representatives
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DEAL: J&F buys Brazilian thermoelectric plant from EDF for US$268 million
Bichara Advogados has helped Brazilian company J&F acquire Usina Termelétrica Norte Fluminense from French energy group EDF for 1.4 billion reais (US$268 million). Mattos Filho assisted EDF on the sale.
Click here to acess the deal published at Latin Lawyer.
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DEAL: Patria-backed energy group Tria buys Raízen’s power trading business
Mattos Filho has helped Brazilian energy company Tria – a portfolio company of investment giant Patria – acquire the electricity trading arm of local counterpart Raízen.
Click here to acess the deal published at Latin Lawyer.
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Governo planeja elevar pagamento a usinas e repassar alta à conta de luz
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