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Mattos Filho

Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas

Global Guide 2026 : Brazil

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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).

Clients (10)

  • Statoil
  • Schlumberger
  • Rosneft
  • Maersk
  • Petrobras
  • CNPC
  • GALP
  • Engie
  • BG
  • BP

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Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas - Brazil

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

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 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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Mattos Filho advised Sinochem on a USD1.9 billion oil field sale.

Strengths

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  • They have a deep national and international legal understanding. Mattos Filho also has strong networking skills, which originates business for my company.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal

  • They're always present in the main deals and projects of the oil and gas industry. Mattos Filho has the ability to present creative solutions and solve regulatory and business bottlenecks.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal

  • Mattos Filho handles complex matters in a splendid and business-oriented fashion. The lawyers are incredibly experienced on legal and business issues. They seem to be always available.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal

  • Mattos Filho are the ones who know our industry best. No other law firm in Brazil has such experienced professionals. They respond to requests quickly, with depth and excellence.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal

  • Mattos Filho is a respected firm. Its lawyers are highly skilled, demonstrating solid expertise in the energy sector. They handle complex matters with confidence.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Giovani Loss
    Giovani Loss

    Giovani Loss

    Giovani Loss is widely respected in the oil and gas 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.

    • An ace lawyer, Giovani is really well-known in the oil and gas industry.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal

    • Giovani Loss is at the top of the oil and gas advisory market. If I think of one name for this kind of matter, it's his.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal

    • Giovani combines large commercial experience with great regulatory knowledge. He makes us feel at ease and proposes practical solutions to us.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal

    • Giovani stands out. He is a deal-maker and the market's go-to lawyer for complex cases.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal
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  • Felipe Feres
    Felipe Feres

    Felipe Feres

    Felipe Rodrigues Caldas Feres is a very well established oil and gas practitioner, particularly in the field of transactional and commercial matters.

    • I highly recommend Felipe. I think he's great. We have a lot of dealings and complex transactions with him.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal

    • Pro-business, agile and extremely technical, Felipe delivers impeccable work.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal

    • Felipe is a lawyer with very good market knowledge. He deals with regulatory matters based on a commercial approach, providing good client service.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal

    • Felipe Rodrigues knows the oil and gas industry well and is always very helpful.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal
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  • Bruno Chedid
    Bruno Chedid

    Bruno Chedid

    Bruno Chedid is a practitioner who routinely assists his clients with the sale and acquisition of oil and gas assets. He has additional experience in regulatory matters.

    • Bruno Chedid is a fantastic oil and gas lawyer and adviser, with very strong knowledge of the nuances of the area in Brazil, as well as a solid understanding of the matters impacting projects.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal

    • Bruno is a reliable professional, who consistently shows a strong grasp on the issues and a steady approach to deal with our management.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal

    • A very skilled professional, Bruno has solid technical knowledge and commercial skills to help with points of divergence.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal
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  • Nilton Mattos
    Nilton Mattos

    Nilton Mattos

    Nilton Gomes de Mattos Neto offers notable expertise in transactional and regulatory oil and gas matters, both in the upstream and midstream spaces.

    • Nilton is a great lawyer who focuses on maritime law applied to the oil and gas industry.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal

    • Nilton Mattos Neto has a a long track record in the industry.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal
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  • Giovani Loss
    Giovani Loss

    Giovani Loss

    Giovani Loss is widely respected in the oil and gas 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.

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