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 to the Access Seasons provided for in Decree No. 12,772 of 5 December 2025, which established the National Policy on Access to the Transmission System […]
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 Master Group) of an 11.97% stake in Oncoclínicas constituted premature consummation — known as gun jumping — and ordered its mandatory notification. Initially, the Quíron […]
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 a summary of the main points contained in the Resolution. I. Principles of the derivatives market The Resolution sets forth that the organization and operation […]
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 applications of AI in medicine, the legal risks involved, and the obligations set forth in the LGPD, Anvisa RDC No. 751/2022, CFM Resolution No. 2,454/2026, […]
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 will come into effect on January 1, 2027: • Extension of paternity leave: paternity leave, which currently stands at 5 days (extendable to 20 days […]
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 1 June 2026 and will apply to requests for arbitration submitted from that date onwards. The launch is scheduled for the period of April and […]
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 scale from 0 to 100 – where a higher score indicates a lower perceived level of corruption – and is ranked 107th. This is Brazil’s […]
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, existing coal-fired projects, and the expansion of hydroelectric projects. The Guidelines and System for conducting the Auction were defined by the Ministry of Mines and […]