Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 1
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Provided by Mattos Filho
Our legal work in the sector has made us a reference for handling transactions, regulatory affairs and technical issues.
We advise a wide range of oil exploration and production companies, distributors, natural gas transporters, service providers, private equity companies and commercial banks. Our work covers all areas of the oil & gas sector, including exploration, development, extraction, refining, distribution, sales, imports and exports of oil, natural gas and liquefied natural gas. We also assist with public share offerings, bidding processes for concessions and production sharing agreements, and administrative litigation with Brazil’s National Agency of Petroleum, Gas and Biofuels (ANP).
Chambers Review
Full-service elite firm Mattos Filho has an exceptional oil and gas practice group holding a leading position in the market through its continued representation of major E&P companies operating in Brazil's highly productive offshore reserves. The firm is instructed to advise on both the transactional and regulatory aspects. It is frequently seen advising on sector-specific M&A deals and asset transactions. The firm also advises on high-end finance deals to back long-term projects and oilfield acquisitions. It is highly sought after for its knowledge of project development and participation in the National Petroleum Agency's bidding rounds.
Work Highlights
- Mattos Filho advised Commit Gás onhe selling of its minority shares to three gas companies to local state governments in order to meet CADE requirements.
Strengths
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"I believe that is the best work available in the oil & gas industry. The team is always available and has a deep knowledge of the law, both domestic and international."
"They provide a high-quality service, deliver fast and act in an integrated manner, covering various areas of law. The technical quality of the team, especially the partners, is a reason to highlight."
"The competence demonstrated by its lawyers is truly impressive, evidencing a deep understanding of the law and a remarkable ability in resolving various issues."
"I believe that is the best work available in the oil & gas industry. The team is always available and has a deep knowledge of the law, both domestic and international."
"They provide a high-quality service, deliver fast and act in an integrated manner, covering various areas of law. The technical quality of the team, especially the partners, is a reason to highlight."
"The competence demonstrated by its lawyers is truly impressive, evidencing a deep understanding of the law and a remarkable ability in resolving various issues."
Notable Practitioners
Star individual Giovani Loss is widely respected in the market. He handles complex M&A and capital markets work and is noted for his dedication to the sector as well as for his outstanding knowledge of regulatory matters.
"He is a very technical, trustworthy and experienced lawyer. His American experience is very helpful in international deals. Also, he is a lawyer with a unique business acumen which is very valuable."
"He is the leading Brazilian lawyer in this area. He has market awareness and deep knowledge of all regulation, not just oil and gas."
"He is excellent. Giovani has great knowledge and is always available."
Felipe Rodrigues Caldas Feres regularly handles transactional and commercial matters for clients active in the oil and gas space.
"He is an extremely experienced lawyer in the oil and gas industry and has a global view of potential risks. He is very responsive and available. He is that lawyer you can count on at any time."
"I have a great opinion about him."
Partner Bruno Chedid assists his clients with the sale and acquisition of oil and gas assets. He has additional experience in regulatory matters.
"Bruno is a leader in the oil & gas field, providing strong, detailed and business-oriented legal advice, also able to lead complex M&As with great outcomes for the client."
"He is extremely knowledgeable and engaged with the company. He makes a point of knowing the business and our challenges."
Nilton Gomes de Mattos Neto offers notable expertise in transactional and regulatory matters in the upstream and midstream spaces.
"Nilton advises us a lot on all issues of maritime law in relation to transport. We are very satisfied with him."
"He has an excellent performance."
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