MME publishes rules for Access Seasons under the National Policy on Access to the Transmission System
On 27 April 2026, the Ministry of Mines and Energy (“MME”) published MME Normative Ordinance No. 129/2026 (“Ordinance”), following MME Public Consultation No. 217/2026. The regulation establishes the guidelines applicable […]
Acquisitions by funds: CADE reinforces its approach to economic groups
On April 8, 2026, the Tribunal of the Administrative Council for Economic Defense (“CADE”) unanimously ruled that the joint acquisition by the Quíron and Tessália FIPs1 (under the control of […]
Prediction markets in Brazil: national monetary council issues new rules for local derivatives market
On April 24, 2026, Brazil’s National Monetary Council (“CMN“) published Resolution No. 5,298 (“Resolution“) adding new rules to the organization and operation of the derivatives market in Brazil. Below is […]
AI in Healthcare: Applications, Risks, and Regulatory Compliance
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the healthcare sector, bringing with it opportunities, risks, and an increasingly demanding regulatory landscape. Our Technology and Innovation team has prepared a report analyzing the main […]
New law redefines paternity leave in Brazil
Enacted on March 31, 2026, Law No. 15,371 amends labor legislation to regulate and expand paternity leave in Brazil. Below are the main changes introduced by the new law, which […]
New ICC Arbitration Rules Enter into Force on 1 June 2026: Key Changes at a Glance
The Executive Committee of the International Chamber of Commerce (“ICC”) approved, on 23 March 20261, the revised version of the Rules of Arbitration (“Rules”), which will enter into force on […]
Transparency International releases the new Corruption Perceptions Index
On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, Transparency International released a new edition of the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), which ranks 182 countries by public-sector integrity. Brazil scored 35 points on a […]
MME Ordinance No. 125/2026: Changes to LRCAP 2026
1. Introduction The 2026 Capacity Reserve Auction in the form of Power (“LRCAP 2026”) is intended for the contracting of power from new and existing natural gas-fired thermoelectric generation projects, […]