Isabela is a specialist in economic decarbonization, with a broad practice that spans from the energy sector to high-emission industries.
Her focus is on the new frontiers of renewable energy, such as next-generation biofuels (Renewable Diesel, SAF, Biomethane), sustainable technologies, carbon capture and storage (CCS), and hydrogen projects. In addition, Isabela has stood out in the development of the regulated and voluntary carbon markets in Brazil, contributing significantly to the establishment of the regulatory framework in the country. She is also a co-founder and the current Executive Director of the CCS Brasil Association, where she is dedicated to the promotion and implementation of carbon capture and storage projects.
Experience
Isabela has extensive experience in preparing strategic legal analyses aimed at implementing energy transition and decarbonization projects. Her practice covers regulatory compliance and risk management within the carbon markets, both voluntary and regulated. She offers legal support to make carbon capture and geological storage projects viable, as well as low-emission fuels, standing out in initiatives related to Green Diesel, SAF, Biomethane and Hydrogen
Over the past 10 years, Isabela has played an active role in shaping Brazilian policy and regulation, with the aim of creating an environment conducive to accelerating the energy transition. Currently, a significant part of her practice is dedicated to strategic government relations, with a focus on strengthening decarbonization policies, especially in the context of energy transition and the development of the hydrogen market
Specialties
Sectors: Decarbonization / Energy / Infrastructure / Life Sciences & Healthcare
Areas of Practice: Government Contracting / Commercial Contracts / Regulatory and Public Policies / Government Affairs / Sustainability
Qualifications
- Law Degree from the Federal University of Pará
- Post-graduate Degree in Economic Law from FGV
- Master's Degree in Financial and Economic Law from USP Law School
- PhD in Energy Planning from USP's Institute of Energy and Environment, with a sandwich period at Imperial College London
Alliances and Associations
- Ordem dos Advogados do Brasil, Seccionais de São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro
- Conselho Consultivo da Associação Brasileira de Hidrogênio (ABH2)
- Grupo de Trabalho de Energias Renováveis da LaClima
- Comitê Consultivo e Técnico do Centro de Inovação do SENAI em Biomassa
- Associação Internacional dos Negociadores de Energia (AIEN)
- Infra Women Brasil (IWB)
- Cofundadora e Diretora Executiva da Associação CCS Brasil
Languages
Portuguese, English