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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.

Chambers Review

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Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas - Brazil
2
Band 2
What the Team is Known For

Schmidt, Valois, Miranda, Ferreira & Agel has a prestigious department boasting a deep bench of seasoned oil and gas lawyers. The firm is sought after to perform due diligence work and to act on high-level M&A transactions. Its lawyers are seasoned in project development in the area and advise on all stages, from exploration and production to refining. Further capabilities include top-notch regulatory advice.

Work Highlights

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  • Schmidt Valois advised Elysian Petroleoon its participation in a bid promoted by the National Petroleum Agency to grant onshore areas throughout Brazil.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Paulo Valois Pires
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Paulo Valois Pires
2
Band 2

Paulo Valois Pires is sought out for his strength handling complex M&A transactions. He offers significant experience in the upstream and midstream spaces.

"Paulo Valois is a very experienced lawyer and has deep knowledge of the oil and gas law. He is someone that makes himself available to the clients to discuss the matters we deal with."

"He is a professional of excellence. He has experience and a clear communication when explaining the matters."

"He was excellent in his work and contributed in an exceptional way to meet our expectations."

Rogério Sobral de Miranda
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Rogério Sobral de Miranda
2
Band 2

Rogério Sobral de Mirandahas strength in a broad range of oil and gas matters, including regulatory, transactional and project development.

"He understands the oil & gas industry in detail."

"He is very helpful and collaborative."

"Excellent professional, one of the most ethical and accomplished lawyers I have worked with to date. He is a benchmark in the energy sector."

Ranked Lawyers at
Schmidt, Valois, Miranda, Ferreira & Agel

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Brazil

Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas

Paulo Valois Pires
2
Paulo Valois Pires
2
Band 2
Rogério Sobral de Miranda
2
Rogério Sobral de Miranda
2
Band 2

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