Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
Global Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 1
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Provided by Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown
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.
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are extremely sharp and have a lot of expertise and experience. They have a lot of knowledge about Brazil and potential implications, so I am extremely happy about the firm's team members."
"They are excellent. I am very satisfied with the quality of their work and their response time."
"Strong performance in the oil and natural gas sector."
"They are extremely sharp and have a lot of expertise and experience. They have a lot of knowledge about Brazil and potential implications, so I am extremely happy about the firm's team members."
"They are excellent. I am very satisfied with the quality of their work and their response time."
"Strong performance in the oil and natural gas sector."
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.
"I have built a strong professional relationship with him which allows me to seek and trust his advice, at the same time knowing that he will work within the limitations imposed by the company, time and budget-wise."
Bruno Belchior focuses his practice on handling complex M&A transactions for oil and gas companies. He offers additional strength in contract negotiations.
"He has experience and legal knowledge, and always recommends the best option considering the matter, mitigating eventual exposure for the client."
Juliana Pizzolato Furtado Senna frequently handles regulatory matters for industry clients, as well as advising on contractual issues.
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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