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Trench Rossi Watanabe

Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas

Global Guide 2026 : Brazil


Trench Rossi Watanabe

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Provided by Trench Rossi Watanabe

Trench Rossi Watanabe is at the forefront of the Brazilian Oil & Gas sector and has been doing high-profile work in the country for over 20 years. The Firm's Oil & Gas practice stands out due to its strong multidisciplinary team, which counts on over 30 specialized legal professionals across Brazil.

The practice is trusted by leading domestic and international companies on a broad range of industry-related matters, including domestic and cross-border M&A and investments, development projects, industry-specific ESG matters, compliance investigation and internal policy making, international tax planning, as well as highly sophisticated regulatory issues and leading industry litigation cases.

The group has been working on many remarkable projects and advising clients on some of the biggest litigation cases in the Brazilian upstream and midstream industries. The practice also has a long history of assisting oil and gas companies with international trading of crude oil and by-products, placing the Firm among the few law offices with true expertise in the commodities trading.

It has been instrumental in actively contributing to the improvement of the regulatory framework of the New Natural Gas Market, advising key industry associations in leading cases of the main regulatory controversies in the Brazilian natural gas industry. In the context of energy transition, the Oil & Gas group has been actively participating in the policy making for the hydrogen industry.

Chambers Review

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Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas - Brazil

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Trench Rossi Watanabe maintains a strong oil and gas department with a track record of assisting players in the market with complex regulatory issues, high-profile transactions and litigation work. The firm is particularly noted for providing strategic regulatory advice for companies from the upstream and midstream segments, as well as for its involvement in discussions relating to the new Brazilian gas market. Clients further benefit from the team's expertise in ESG matters.

Strengths

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  • Trench Rossi has been developing innovative and strategic work. The team shows technical capacity and dedication, always being available and seeking to meet demands within the agreed deadlines.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal
  • An innovative problem-solving and proactive legal planning team, Trench Rossi shows a strong dedication to protecting client interests and achieving optimal outcomes.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal
  • Trench Rossi are true partners. They are very knowledgeable and go the extra mile to respond to our requests and queries even at short notice.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Danielle Gomes de Almeida Valois
    Band 2Danielle Gomes de Almeida Valois

    Danielle Gomes de Almeida Valois

    Danielle Gomes de Almeida Valois comes highly recommended to handle complex oil and gas transactions, as well as regulatory advisory work. Valois offers further strength in contentious matters and additional expertise in ESG consultancy.

    • Besides showing extensive experience in the oil and gas sector, Danielle has been supporting strategic and innovative projects in the area of renewable energies.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal
    • Danielle showed outstanding technical expertise, analytical ability and readiness to handle complex matters.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal
    • Due to her clear and strategic approach, Danielle makes the decision-making process much easier for the client.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal
    • Danielle Valois is very engaged in the problem's discussions. She won over the client for her technical presentation that proved her deep knowledge on the subject.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal
  • Band 4Gabriela Bezerra Fischer
    Band 4Gabriela Bezerra Fischer

    Gabriela Bezerra Fischer

    Gabriela Bezerra Fischer offers notable strength in transactional and regulatory oil and gas matters. He's also equipped to help with arbitration for clients in this industry.

    • Gabriela Fischer shows experience in the oil and gas sector and has been supporting strategic and innovative projects concerning renewable energies.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal
    • Gabriela is a great lawyer.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal

Ranked Individuals at Trench Rossi Watanabe (2)

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    Danielle Gomes de Almeida Valois

    Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas

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    Gabriela Bezerra Fischer

    Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas

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