Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
Global Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 3
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Provided by Veirano Advogados
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:
- Upstream exploration and production
- Midstream transportation, shipping and logistics
- Downstream refining and distribution
- Service providers
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:
- Mergers, acquisitions and the purchase of interest in onshore and offshore concessions (farm-in/farm-out transactions)
- Project development, particularly in connection with oil and gas production, evacuation, transportation, and distribution infrastructure
- LNG importation, regasification and gas-to-power projects
- Petrobras’ procurement processes
- Tax regimes in Brazil, particularly the REPETRO customs regime for the export and import of goods used in the oil and gas sector
- Administrative and judicial proceeding
- Hiring employees and contractors and obtaining visas
Chambers Review
Widely respected full-service firm Veirano Advogados is noted for representing oil and gas clients operating in 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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have strong technical skills combined with a varied approach to legal matters."
"They provide good commercial and business inputs during the legal analysis and good responsiveness. They are always available for questions and clarifications/meetings with the client."
"They have strong technical skills combined with a varied approach to legal matters."
"They provide good commercial and business inputs during the legal analysis and good responsiveness. They are always available for questions and clarifications/meetings with the client."
Notable Practitioners
Ali El Hage Filho has strength across a range of transactions in the oil and gas space. He regularly handles project development work, bids for supply contracts and other commercial agreements.
"Ali combines a broad technical view with extremely hands-on approach to legal matters."
"He is my main reference in the country on oil and gas. We worked on high-complexity and cross-border matters. He is very knowledgeable about gas regulation and has commercial vision."
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.
"She is experienced and up to date. She is always on top of changes not only regarding regulatory matters but also regarding the business network in general."
"She is committed, available and fast. She always exceeds our expectations, especially when we are dealing with renewable energy."
Associate-to-watch Tito Rosa focuses his practice on representing clients active in the oil and gas industry.
"He is an excellent lawyer. He also supported us with grounded advice."
Ranked Lawyers at
Veirano Advogados
Brazil
Members
Provided by Veirano Advogados
Ali El Hage Filho
Head of Department
Andre Carvalho
Rogério Mendonça de Resende Campos
Head of Department
Clients
Provided by Veirano Advogados
Acteon Group
Bluewater Energy Services BV
CNPC International Ltd. (CNPC)
Comgás
Compass Gás e Energia
DeepWater Corrosion Services, Inc
ECB Group
Frank’s International
IBP – Instituto Brasileiro de Petróleo, Gás e Biocombustívei
ONGC
Shell Brasil
Strohm (previously Airborne Oil and Gas)
Subsea7
TOTAL
Yinson Production
Industries
Provided by Veirano Advogados
Banks
Chemicals
Construction & Materials
Energy
Financial Services
Industrial Engineering
Mining & Metals
Transportation
Utilities