Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas - Brazil
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.
Strengths
"They pay close attention to the client and show a high level of knowledge. The answers always meet our needs and, in addition, they are always available to collaborate."
"Excellent ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters and operations."
Notable practitioners
Antônio Luís de Miranda Ferreira maintains a strong reputation in the industry. He has a considerable depth of experience in oil and gas transactions and regulatory matters.
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 is a point of reference in the oil and gas market." "He is a competent lawyer who understands a lot about what is beingdiscussed and also about the sector. He provides answers in a clear manner and is a good negotiator. He finds the best possible solution."
Rogério Sobral de Miranda has strength in a broad range of oil and gas matters, including regulatory, transactional and project development. "He is an active professional and shows good technical skills."