Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
Global Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 2
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Much-admired full-service firm Machado, Meyer, Sendacz e Opice maintains a key oil and gas practice boasting considerable market visibility for representing Petrobras in its landmark divestment programme. The team also assists local and international clients with notable M&A, joint venture formation and various sector-related agreements as well as with project development and an array of regulatory issues.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team have a high degree of knowledge and are up to date on the oil and gas market, being able to support and assist on current discussions that have permeated the sector, especially issues of the new gas market."
"They have proven to have very strong ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters."
"The team have a high degree of knowledge and are up to date on the oil and gas market, being able to support and assist on current discussions that have permeated the sector, especially issues of the new gas market."
"They have proven to have very strong ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters."
Notable Practitioners
Daniel Szyfman's clients benefit from his strength handling acquisitions, sales and joint venture agreements in the upstream and midstream spaces. He has additional expertise in the Brazilian new gas market.
"Daniel has led his team in supporting our project, ensuring full service within the expected time and quality needs."
"He is a highly skilled individual, technically and commercially aware and well established in the energy industry."
Fernando Xavier regularly assists industry clients with the sale and acquisition of upstream and midstream assets, as well as other contractual matters, including SPAs.
"Fernando Xavier has a great knowledge of the regulatory aspects of the industry, as well as in the negotiation of SPAs. Fernando is also very available to attend to us and to discuss any issue that we may have."
"Great technical knowledge and support for oil and gas-related issues."
Maria Fernanda Soares focuses her practice on representing oil and gas sector clients. She regularly handles complex M&A and commercial transactions.
"Maria Fernanda has extensive knowledge in the oil and gas area. She isfully available for all demands, participating directly on all fronts and ensuring support with quality and within the agreed deadlines."
"Maria Fernanda's ability to understand our needs and to simplify the reports is unique and impressive."
Ranked Lawyers at
Machado Meyer
Brazil