TozziniFreire Announces New Partner in its Infrastructure and Energy, Corporate, and M&A Practice Areas

TozziniFreire Advogados, one of the largest full-service law firms in Brazil, announces Ligia Pereira Schlittler as the new partner for the Infrastructure and Energy, Corporate, and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) areas. She has broad experience in the renewable energy market (wind, solar, and hydropower) and infrastructure, advising generation, transmission, and distribution concessionaires, and handling corporate/M&A matters in the national market. Internationally, Ligia advises countries on implementing strategies to reduce carbon emissions and on energy transition.

 "Ligia knows our firm's environment well, having worked with us for four years in the same area. Her return strengthens our team, particularly due to her expertise in the development and legal structuring of projects, project finance, regulatory, corporate, and contractual issues in the sector”, says Jun Makuta, partner in the Infrastructure and Energy practice at TozziniFreire Advogados.

Graduate of the Law School of UERJ (University of Rio de Janeiro), Ligia holds an LL.M. degree from Duke University School of Law and a specialization degree in Environmental and Energy Law from the same institution. She also holds a specialization degree in Corporate Law and a university extension certificate in Contract Law, both from FGV (Fundação Getulio Vargas. Besides Brazil, Ligia Schlittler is licensed to practice law in the states of New York and California. She is recommended by the prestigious international legal guide The Legal 500 in Projects and Infrastructure, and her track record includes a relevant international transaction involving the acquisition of Argo Energia by Grupo Energía Bogotá, from Colombia, and Red Eléctrica, from Spain, valued at BRL 3.36 billion.

Additionally, Ligia is the founder of the women's leadership group Women in Energy (Mulheres de Energia), which brings together female senior executives from the energy industry, with different backgrounds and experiences to discuss the sector’s issues and female leadership.

Leonardo Miranda, head in the Infrastructure and Energy practice at the firm, adds: "We understand that the energy industry, especially renewable energy, is gaining traction in the market. Ligia’s experience in carbon reduction represents a significant opportunity, as it has been a demand from companies, including her expertise in energy purchase and sale agreements, green financing, ESG, among others.”

For Fernando Serec, CEO of TozziniFreire, "Ligia’s strong performance in energy, infrastructure projects, as well as relevant M&A operations, strengthens the firm’s strategy focused on Corporate Law, aiming to keep pace with Brazilian market movements. Our outstanding reputation in corporate law is well-known, and bringing Ligia back to the team consolidates our service excellence to leading companies.”

TozziniFreire is a leading legal services organization in Latin America, operating in all areas of Business Law and with a relevant track record in serving local and foreign companies from the most diverse industries. With branch offices in several cities in Brazil (São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, Porto Alegre, and Campinas), including in New York, TozziniFreire strives to provide a unique standard of service quality and the same facilities to its clients throughout the country. We have played a key role in many of the most significant transactions in the Brazilian market, contributing to the growth of the country's economy in recent decades. The relevance of our work has been recognized by specialized national and international publications, considering independent research interviews with professionals from the largest companies in the world. TozziniFreire and its partners are constantly referred to as leaders handling notable matters in the most varied business law practices. For further information, follow us on our social media channels and check out our website at www.tozzinifreire.com.br.