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Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas

About

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

Full-service firm Demarest Advogados regularly handles transactional 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

Provided by Demarest Advogados

  • Demarest advised Qatar Petroleum International on the corporate reorganisation with the investment in its subsidiary, QatarEnergy Brasil, worth of BRL 2.3 billion.

Strengths

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The firm worked with efficiency. We established a very good and productive professional relationship.

Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondent
Global

They provided top-notch work.

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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 adept at handling transactional and regulatory matters for oil and gas sector clients.

He has good intellectual and people skills.

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David Meiler
4
David Meiler
4
Band 4

David Meiler is a practitioner who is able to act on oil and gas matters, such as those dealing with regulatory and contractual advice to clients, including licensing and government approvals.

He works very well; I can only praise him.

David is a very good lawyer, recognised in the market. He knows a lot about our business and our agreements.

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Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
João Luis Ribeiro de Almeida
3
João Luis Ribeiro de Almeida
3
Band 3
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David Meiler
4
David Meiler
4
Band 4
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