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Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown

Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas

Global Guide 2026 : Brazil


Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown

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Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown has an outstanding reputation as a leading energy law firm in Brazil with a long-standing presence and active participation in the oil and gas market. Some of our lawyers have been contributing to the development of the Brazilian oil & gas sector for over 40 years.

We regularly advise national and international oil companies, oil field services companies, natural and liquid gas pipeline companies, LNG project developers, petrochemical companies and refiners, transportation and marketing companies as well as host of governments, lenders and investors in matters involving: Finance (including project finance) and capital markets; Mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and divestitures; Corporate governance; Environmental and regulatory compliance; Labor and employment issues; Dispute resolution and international arbitration; Mineral and property rights; Tax planning; Intellectual property; Antitrust; Outsourcing, and; Bankruptcy and insolvency.

We have represented clients in their acquisitions and sales of substantial properties, both undeveloped and those already producing oil and gas, as well as mergers and acquisitions, capital formation, production financing, general corporate planning and intellectual property matters. We also advise clients in connection with operational issues, title matters, leasing, regulatory compliance, tax matters, international arbitration, litigation and a broad range of other legal matters.

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Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas - Brazil

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

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

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  • Tauil & Chequer assisted PRIO with a BRL9.5 billion cross-border acquisition of oil assets.

Strengths

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  • There is no other law firm so focused and experienced in the energy sector in Brazil as Tauil & Chequer.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal
  • Tauil & Chequer offers knowledge of the core business and excellent technical quality. Its fast and empathetic team provides us with reassurance.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal
  • The multidisciplinary team Tauil & Chequer uses its expertise to devise the best solutions, especially for inter-jurisdictional matters.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal
  • Tauil & Chequer has a highly global performance that facilitates dealings with foreign contracts. Its extensive network greatly assists us with contract analysis.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal
  • I highlight Tauil & Chequer's experience, team availability, knowledge of the industry and ease of contact with regulatory agencies. Their service is of the highest quality.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Alexandre Chequer
    Band 1Alexandre Chequer

    Alexandre Chequer

    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.

    • A super point of reference in the oil and gas sector, Alexandre gives us confidence to pass on the internal analysis to other director boards.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal
    • Alexandre is an excellent professional. He has in-depth industry knowledge and strong leadership skills.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal
    • Alexandre Chequer is by far the best oil and gas lawyer in Brazil. He handles the most complex matters across jurisdictions, quickly understanding issues.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal
    • Alexandre Chequer is one of the greatest points of reference in the oil and gas sector in Brazil and internationally.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal
    • We can always count on Alexandre to provide the highest level of commercial awareness and vision in the oil and gas industry.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal
  • Band 3Bruno Belchior
    Band 3Bruno Belchior

    Bruno Belchior

    Bruno Belchior focuses his oil and gas practice on handling complex M&A transactions for companies in the sector. He offers additional strength in contract negotiations.

    • We always count on Bruno to be one of the most responsive lawyers we work with, regardless of the complexity of the issue. He knows how to take advantage of his own and his team's experience.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal
    • Bruno is the lawyer that you always want to have by your side. He is able to advise on almost everything, including by drawing on expertise from other partners within the firm.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal
    • His commercial vision is remarkable, always aligning legal solutions with business objectives, which adds real value to the company. Bruno is great, offering complete and high-quality advice.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal
    • Bruno Belchior's client service is impeccable: always helpful and agile in service, ensuring quick and effective solutions. He has a deep legal knowledge, dealing with issues strategically.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal
  • Band 4Tiago do Monte Macêdo
    Band 4Tiago do Monte Macêdo

    Tiago do Monte Macêdo

    Tiago do Monte Macêdo is a seasoned oil and gas practitioner who is often seen handling big tickets concerning transactions of gas sales, steel producers' transactions to free gas markets and unitisation of shared reservoirs.

    • Tiago is an excellent professional.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal
    • He has solid knowledge in E&P regulatory law and also shines when dealing with issues related to the ANP. Tiago is my go-to lawyer for sensitive matters.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal
    • Tiago Macêdo is a great lawyer, with remarkable knowledge in the sector and strategic thinking for highly complex projects.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal
  • Foreign expert for AngolaGonçalo Falcão
    Foreign expert for AngolaGonçalo Falcão

    Gonçalo Falcão

    Gonçalo Falcão is held in high regard for his considerable experience assisting clients with oil and gas exploration matters in Angola, Mozambique and Cabo Verde, as well as in Equatorial Guinea and São Tomé e Príncipe.

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    Alexandre Chequer

    Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas

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    Tiago do Monte Macêdo

    Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas

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    Gonçalo Falcão

    Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas

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