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Provided by Demarest Advogados

The Oil & Gas area is formed by highly qualified professionals with an extensive national and international experience. Our team is able to assist our clients in each stage of the Oil & Gas industry.

Based in Rio de Janeiro, Demarest's Oil & Gas team works very close to our main clients and regulatory agency.

Among the activities of Demarest's Oil & Gas area, the following stand out:

  • Consulting services in all legal areas connected with the industry, especially corporate, contract, tax, environmental and, above all, regulatory matters;​P​articipation in bid rounds conducted by the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP);
  • Assistance in the formation of consortium and preparation of typical agreements for the exploitation and production activities;
  • Representation of our clients before ANP and other Brazilians governmental entities;
  • Participation in transactions for acquisition of concessionaires, assignment of concession rights (farm-in/farm-out) and related contracts;
  • Assistance in the drafting of services and supply agreements in different stages of the Oil & Gas industry;
  • Structuring of financing and large engineering projects (“EPC”)

Chambers Review

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Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas - Brazil

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Demarest Advogados regularly handles transactional oil and gas matters, such as M&A for E&P companies. It also advises on contractual matters, including service agreements. The team provides expert regulatory advice to its clients, as well as offering experience in bidding deals. Its capabilities span the upstream and midstream sectors.

Work Highlights

  • Demarest advised Maha Energy on the acquisition 5% of capital stock of 3R Petroleum Óleo e Gás, worth approximately USD69 million.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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João Luis Ribeiro de Almeida
3
João Luis Ribeiro de Almeida
3
Band 3

João Luis Ribeiro de Almeida is noted for his fluid handling of transactional and regulatory matters for oil and gas sector clients. His expertise also covers capital market deals in the sector.

João Almeida can work on strategic issues, tapping into his experience to implement innovative solutions.

Expertise and leadership are key components of João's handling of sensitive and successful projects.

A professional with extensive experience who's attentive to the transformations of the sector, João is always willing to contribute objectively in the search for the best solution for the company.

David Meiler
4
David Meiler
4
Band 4

David Meiler is frequently sought after by oil and gas clients who need regulatory and contractual advice, including licensing and government approvals.

We deeply trust David Meiler's professional ability.

David is an incredibly knowledgeable lawyer in the energy industry and stands out for his collaborative style. By getting others' perspectives, he gets the best work and most innovative solutions.

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Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas

João Luis Ribeiro de Almeida
3
João Luis Ribeiro de Almeida
3
Band 3
David Meiler
4
David Meiler
4
Band 4

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