Maria Beatriz works on the regulatory, transactional, and operational structuring of projects in the energy, infrastructure, and decarbonization sectors, combining technical rigor with a practical understanding of the market to support strategic decisions with predictability and legal certainty
Her experience spans the full energy value chain, including oil and gas, renewable energy, biofuels, and energy transition projects
Experience
Maria Beatriz advises international investors, developers, and strategic companies on acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and investment structures involving energy and infrastructure assets in Brazil. Her work includes structuring complex cross-border transactions, negotiating high-value strategic agreements, and handling regulatory matters before energy sector authorities
She is actively involved throughout the entire project lifecycle, from corporate and regulatory structuring to the negotiation of key industry agreements, including EPC and O&M contracts, supply and offtake arrangements, power purchase agreements (PPAs), charter agreements, shareholders’ agreements, and investment and financing documents
Her cross-border experience and ability to bridge Brazilian market dynamics with international standards and expectations enable her to provide strategic, technically sound, and business-oriented legal advice to clients developing renewable and low-carbon energy projects
Specialties
Sectors: Decarbonization / Energy / Infrastructure / Shipping
Areas of Practice: Government Contracting / Commercial Contracts / Project Finance / Regulatory and Public Policies / Corporate/M&A / Sustainability
Qualifications
- Law Degree, Fundação Getúlio Vargas – FGV Rio de Janeiro
- Specialization in Finance, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro - COPPEAD/UFRJ
- LL.M., Columbia Law School
Alliances and Associations
- Brazilian Bar Association, Rio de Janeiro Section
- Association of International Energy Negotiators (AIEN)
Languages
Portuguese, English, Spanish