Brazil Guide 2026 : Brazil
Ranked Individuals
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Old friends are the best. Even before the Brazilian market opened to private investors, our team was already on the oil and gas scene. From advising on risk-sharing contracts in the 1970s to deep-water E&P projects, we help sector players get results.
Privatizations, sophisticated transactions, complex regulatory discussions and the evolving energy transition challenges are all within the team’s remit. In this sense, we advise and support companies involved in every link of the value chain:
We defend clients’ interests, facilitate deals and mitigate risks in different areas of law. Our multidisciplinary team of specialists has strong expertise in contractual, corporate, tax, labor and environmental issues in connection with the industry, offering a full range of services, advising on:
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Respected full-service firm Veirano Advogados is noted in the oil and gas sector for representing clients operating across the upstream and downstream markets.The firm is frequently instructed to advise on high-value M&A transactions and project development mandates, in addition to assisting service providers with bids for the supply and operation of oil and gas assets.
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Veirano Advogados advised OceanPact on the negotiation and drafting of a BRL1 billion decommissioning services contract with Trident Energy do Brasil.
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They performed exceptionally well. Veirano Advogados added valuable contributions and provided very good technical material, and we also learned during the project. The work was easy to understand, and they provided all the necessary support, with clear and helpful discussions. They were very careful on the technical aspects, delivered prompt service and enabled us to resolve all our doubts. We were very happy with the outcome.
Veirano's team is very objective and responsive, delivering exactly what we need. The team speaks the language of executives rather than purely legal jargon.
Veirano Advogados stands out for its ability to structure innovative and legally sound solutions for LNG-to-power projects, always focusing on tax efficiency, mitigation of regulatory risks and the practical viability of operations. Furthermore, the team operates with a high degree of close collaboration and agility, functioning as a true strategic partner for clients in unprecedented and highly complex projects.
Veirano's team managed the process strategically, anticipating risks and proposing preventive measures that brought greater security and efficiency. They delivered in-depth technical analysis, offering well-founded and innovative legal solutions, particularly on complex issues.
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Lívia Medeiros Amorim offers expertise across a range of assets including oil and gas pipelines, refineries and LNG terminals. She has additional strength advising on regulatory issues and handling contract negotiations.
Livia's level of service is exemplary. With her availability and industry knowledge, she provides exceptional client service.
Livia Amorim stands out for her technical and strategic leadership in the sector. She possesses an integrated vision of regulation and contracts, combined with a highly sophisticated understanding of the business. She is a professional who inspires confidence, anticipates risks and builds solid solutions for highly complex operations, acting as a true strategic partner to her clients.
Lívia is excellent across the board. She has a strong understanding of the business and the market, and brings a very sharp commercial and strategic perspective. 10 out of 10.
Lívia has an immense capacity to aggregate and integrate the natural gas sector with other energy sectors, bringing updated synergistic analyses with a strategic market vision.
Ali El Hage Filho is well-regarded for his diverse offering in the oil and gas arena, especially the former. He regularly handles project development work, bids for supply contracts and other commercial agreements.
Ali El Hage is a true benchmark in the oil and gas field, combining technical depth, strategic vision and a rare understanding of the sector's regulatory and commercial particularities. His ability to interpret complex scenarios and offer practical, well-founded solutions undoubtedly places him at the top of my list of professionals for O&G-related matters. The consistency, clarity and confidence he conveys make him one of the leading names in the market and a valuable resource whenever critical issues arise.
Ali is a highly skilled professional with in-depth market knowledge, particularly of the gas market. He has a solid business acumen, clear and constructive positioning at the negotiating table and thorough knowledge of regulations.
Ali stands out for its deep regulatory knowledge of oil and gas, and its ability to translate complex issues into practical and well-structured solutions.
Head of Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
Head of Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
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André Carvalho
Mauro Hiane de Moura
Global 2026
Practice area: Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
Location: Brazil
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