Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas

About

Provided by Lefosse Advogados

Our Oil and Gas practice was carefully developed to offer complete legal advice in all areas of the sector in Brazil and this allows us to be part of the panel of offices of the major companies in the sector. Our team is made up of highly specialized lawyers who combine extensive experience in offices, companies, and regulatory bodies, enabling a comprehensive understanding of the sector and the delivery of services tailored to our clients’ needs. In this way, we act as a one-stop shop for our clients with professionals dedicated to the sector.

Our services:

• Monitoring of legislative and regulatory changes;
• Advising on acquisition and sale processes of companies in the sector, as well as assets;
• Legal assistance in the development of projects in all industry segments;
• Preparation and negotiation of typical commercial and operation contracts for the industry;
• Assistance in bidding rounds for the award of concession contracts and production sharing, including the process of constitution, registration and qualification of companies, as well as the negotiation of contracts such as Area of ​​Mutual Interest Agreement (AMI) and Joint Bidding Agreements (JBA);
• Representation in disputes, including arbitrations, legal proceedings and administrative proceedings before the ANP; and
• Tax assistance in the structuring of projects, import of goods, use of tax benefits and representation in tax proceedings.