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The Schmidt Valois Advogados (SVMFA) actively participates in numerous projects across all phases of the oil and natural gas industry. We skillfully represent clients in the Brazil Rounds facilitated by the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas, and Biofuels (ANP) for the concession of exploratory blocks. Our expertise in this field encompasses meticulous structuring of guarantees, comprehensive analysis of concession terms, negotiation of joint operating and joint bidding agreements, and thorough examination of regulatory and tax considerations.
Moreover, our firm provides invaluable assistance to oil companies and investment funds in structuring farm-in and farm-out transactions with Petrobras, meticulously evaluating contractual and tax implications. The SVMFA team specializes in analyzing risk production contracts for marginal fields and advocating for companies participating in marginal field bids promoted by the ANP.
Our dedication to excellence extends to providing comprehensive legal services to international energy companies already operating or seeking to enter the Brazilian market. We offer expert guidance across regulatory, maritime law, corporate, tax, and environmental domains, ensuring seamless compliance and optimization of activities across downstream, midstream, and upstream operations.
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Schmidt, Valois, Miranda, Ferreira & Agel has a prestigious department boasting seasoned oil and gas lawyers. The firm is sought-after to perform due diligence work and act on high-level M&A transactions. Its practitioners often advise on all stages of mining project development. from exploration and production to refining.
Schmidt Valois assisted COPEL with the sale of a natural gas-fired power plant.
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They are well-prepared, up-to-date professionals, always ready to offer assertive and strategic solutions. Schmidt Valois is always willing to offer support efficiently and professionally.
Schmidt Valois shows great skill and expertise when handling complex cases. The legal team has a high level of technical knowledge, as well as a strategic and efficient approach to solving cases.
I am very well assisted by Schmidt Valois in 100% of our cases. All demands are met with excellence and I see the firm has full capacity to handle complex cases.
An extremely skilled and precise team, Schmidt Valois delivered the results earlier than expected. We were very satisfied with their interventions and results.
They are well-prepared, up-to-date professionals, always ready to offer assertive and strategic solutions. Schmidt Valois is always willing to offer support efficiently and professionally.
Schmidt Valois shows great skill and expertise when handling complex cases. The legal team has a high level of technical knowledge, as well as a strategic and efficient approach to solving cases.
I am very well assisted by Schmidt Valois in 100% of our cases. All demands are met with excellence and I see the firm has full capacity to handle complex cases.
An extremely skilled and precise team, Schmidt Valois delivered the results earlier than expected. We were very satisfied with their interventions and results.
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Paulo Valois Pires has long-standing experience handling complex oil and gas M&A transactions. He offers significant strength in both upstream and midstream spaces.
Paulo Valois has a long track record in the oil and gas market.
An extraordinary lawyer, Paulo has strong experience in the energy industry.
Besides being very knowledgeable, Paulo is skilled and commercially-minded.
Paulo is a very available and senior person. He has great knowledge of the sector and is well connected.
Rogério Sobral de Miranda is a strong practitioner with excellent experience in a broad range of oil and gas matters, including regulatory, transactional and project development.
Rogério Sobral has a broad vision and deep knowledge on how to do business.
Rogério is a seasoned practitoner.
Rogério is well-respected in the oil and gas field.
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