Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
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Provided by Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown
Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown is one of the leading energy firms in Brazil with a long-standing presence and a particular reputation in the oil and gas markets. In the late 1990’s, the lawyers at T&C were responsible for drafting the Petroleum Law, the Brazilian Concession Agreement model form and the Government Take Decree.
Since then we have represented both national and international oil and gas companies in Brazil and elsewhere in connection with a wide variety of legal matters, including their investments in Brazil, M&A and farm in/farm out transactions, project development as well as tax, regulatory, labor and litigation matters. We represent clients with operations around the world, including Africa.
For years we have advised major participants in the energy sector across the entire spectrum of their operations and have acted as counsel of choice with regard to significant transactions and litigation matters. Our Energy practice includes attorneys from the key disciplines of finance, corporate, securities, tax, environment, trade and energy regulation and dispute resolution.
Through our association with Mayer Brown, we draw together talent from our offices around the world, including the principal energy and energy finance centers of London, New York, Houston, Hong Kong, Beijing, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.
Chambers Review
Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown has an outstanding department renowned for its expertise in a wide range of transactional and regulatory oil and gas matters. The team caters to a host of impressive domestic and international clientele in need of representation in complex sector-related corporate and M&A transactions. The team also benefits from long-standing experience assisting clients with the development of high-capacity LNG projects, as well as with the acquisition of offshore blocks through ANP's bidding rounds. The firm is particularly active in the upstream and midstream production chains.
Work Highlights
- Tauil & Chequer represented PETRONAS and QatarEnergy on negotiations of operational agreements as well as on asset purchase.
Strengths
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"They have the best professionals with broad regulatory experience and deep industry knowledge. It is a complete full-service team, with highly capable and qualified lawyers from top to bottom."
"Very skilled team and leadership in the oil & gas business. There is a strong level of responsiveness."
"The work has always been excellent and not only regarding their knowledge but also the commitment of the lawyers involved."
"They have the best professionals with broad regulatory experience and deep industry knowledge. It is a complete full-service team, with highly capable and qualified lawyers from top to bottom."
"Very skilled team and leadership in the oil & gas business. There is a strong level of responsiveness."
"The work has always been excellent and not only regarding their knowledge but also the commitment of the lawyers involved."
Notable Practitioners
Alexandre Chequer has a significant depth of expertise in the oil and gas space. He represents industry clients in complex M&A transactions and regulatory matters.
"He is a very skilled and seasoned professional."
"He's a brilliant lawyer. He is an oil and gas' expert, also the firm's greatest strategist."
Bruno Belchior focuses his practice on handling complex M&A transactions for oil and gas companies. He offers additional strength in contract negotiations.
"He is excellent and has a lot of knowledge."
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