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Provided by Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados
We have extensive knowledge of the entire oil, gas and offshore industry chain, with in-depth experience with its main players. We advise E&P companies, service providers, natural gas and biogas producers, trading companies, transportation companies, operators of essential infrastructures, piped and liquefied gas distributors, free consumers, financial institutions and sponsors. Our practice covers mergers and acquisitions, regulatory matters, structured financings, capital markets transactions, commercial contracts, litigation, as well as tax, customs, environmental and real estate matters.
We are second to none in the Brazilian offshore industry, with extensive experience in production (FPSO, FSO) and exploration assets (offshore drilling rigs), various support vessels (PLSV, PSV, floatels, OSRV, MPSV), hydrocarbon transportation vessels (tankers, gas carriers) and regasification (FSRU), having participated in pioneering financing operations for these assets.
Our practice areas work in close collaboration within our oil, gas and offshore group, combining experience and different specialties to deliver high-level advisory services. This integration results in comprehensive legal solutions, built from a multidisciplinary perspective and based on in-depth knowledge of the entire oil, gas and offshore sector chain.
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Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados is full-service with a noteworthy oil and gas practice. The team is regularly sought-after by energy companies and financial institutions to assist with M&A and financing deals. It also handles regulatory matters and assists clients with participation in ANP bidding rounds.
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Cescon advised Yinson Production Offshore on the long-term project financing of the FPSO Maria Quiteria through an international project bond issuance valued at USD1.1 billion.
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The team demonstrates strong knowledge of international standard templates and extensive experience with precedents. Their diligence, technical competence and attention to detail were particularly important. The interaction with Cescon was very good, exceeding our expectations.
Cescon Barrieu is very strong in financial law for the oil and gas sector. They are excellent at structuring debentures and financing agreements, and show real mastery in this area.
The team at Cescon has strong expertise in the gas market, which is a key differentiator. They are at the forefront of developments and monitor issues in real time. On a complex, multifaceted project, they demonstrated a complete team with multidisciplinary knowledge, exceeding expectations. They are engaged, proactive and bring strategic thinking to the legal analysis.
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Rafael Baptista Baleroni is practitioner who regularly handles transactional, litigation and regulatory matters in the oil and gas industry.
Rafael is an exceptionally bright partner with extensive expertise in project finance. He combines technical depth with strategic insight, consistently navigating complex structures with precision and confidence.
Rafael Baleroni possesses unparalleled knowledge of the energy sector and the company's specific business. Beyond his technical expertise, which makes him a distinguished professional, he is also an approachable person.
Baleroni is my go-to lawyer for many things. He is exceptional.
André Lemos is an oil & gas lawyer known for his solid financing and M&A advice specific to this industry. Beyond his transactional prowess, he also routinely acts on regulatory issues.
André Lemos was incredibly responsive, professional and highly knowledgeable about Brazil’s oil and gas sector.
André is highly technical, truly one of the best in the field. He is business-driven, understands our needs and stays closely aligned with our objectives. Lemos consistently provides answers that are directly relevant to my work.
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
Provided by Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados
Maurício Teixeira dos Santos
Rafael Baptista Baleroni
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Practice area: Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
Location: Brazil
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