Lawyer specializing in Infrastructure, Construction, and Energy Projects, with over 10 years of experience in the field, working in renowned law firms and legal departments of major Brazilian and multinational companies in the sectors of infrastructure, construction, logistics, railway operations, and industrial activities.
Currently, her focus is on complex business contracts, negotiation, contract management, legal modeling of operations and projects, and consultancy on commercial and civil law matters. Notably, in recent years, Natália has actively participated in negotiations for the implementation of renewable energy projects, which together total approximately 10 GW of capacity to be installed.
Academic Background
- Master’s in Civil Law from PUC/SP.
- Postgraduate in Corporate Law from IBMEC/SP.
- Bachelor’s in Law from the Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRRJ).
- Extension course in Centralized Generation Project Development (Head Energia).
- Extension course in Introduction to Green Hydrogen Technologies and Market (Head Energia).
- Extension course in Electricity Sector Contracts (IBDE).
- Extension course in Insurance and Guarantees for Infrastructure (ABDIB).
- Extension course in Insurance and Reinsurance Law (FGV).
Recognitions
- Chambers and Partners: Global Guide 2024
- Chambers and Partners: Transactional Brazil Projects Guide 2023
- Highlighted by clients in The Legal 500 Latin America 2022: “Natália Bastos de Sá Rodrigues is proficient in compliance issues and infrastructure projects”
Publications
- Co-author of the article “Infrastructure Projects in Brazil: Overcoming Challenges and Seizing Opportunities” (Chambers & Partners, 05/2024).
- Co-author of the article “Virtuous Cycle of Development: The Potential of the Energy Transition Acceleration Program” (epbr, 26/03/2024).
- Co-author of the article “Renewable Energy in Brazil: The Two Sides of the Coin” (Agência INFRA, 10/05/2023).
- Author of the Master’s Dissertation “Performance Bond in Private Sector Construction Contracts” (PUC/SP, 2023).
- Co-author of the article “Infrastructure: How to Implement Good ESG Practices in Contracts?” (Valor Econômico and O Globo, printed and digital editions, 13/07/2022).
- Author of the article “Concurrent Delay in Infrastructure Projects: Legal Framework and Practical Aspects” (Brazilian Journal of Development ISSN 2525 8761, CAPES Qualis 2019 B2, 13/05/2022).
- Author of the article “Punitive Damages in Brazil: A Disincentive Factor” (Brazilian Journal of Development ISSN 2525 8761, CAPES Qualis 2019 B2, 17/05/2022).
- Co-author of the article “Negotiating Infrastructure Contracts in Times of Crisis” (Estadão/Blog do Fausto Macedo, 01/04/2020).
- Co-author of the article “‘Taxation of the Sun’: What You Need to Know Before Discussing the Topic” (Jota, 11/02/2020).
Academic Experience
- Teaching Assistant for Civil Law at PUC/SP (2021 – 22).
- Coach for the IBMEC/SP team at CAMARB (2019 – 22).
- Coach for the IBMEC/SP team at the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot (2020 – 22).
- Researcher at the IBMEC/SP Research Center on Arbitration (2018 – 22).
- Researcher at the IBMEC/SP Research Center on Media and Internet – WebLab (2019).
