Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas

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Provided by Schmidt, Valois, Miranda, Ferreira & Agel

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.