About

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

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Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas - Brazil
3
Band 3
What the team is known for

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

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Notable Practitioners

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Ali El Hage Filho
3
Ali El Hage Filho
3
Band 3

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
4
Lívia Medeiros Amorim
4
Band 4

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."

Tito Rosa
Associates to watch

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

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Brazil

Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas

Ali El Hage Filho
3
Ali El Hage Filho
3
Band 3
Lívia Medeiros Amorim
4
Lívia Medeiros Amorim
4
Band 4
Tito Rosa
Associates to watch

Members

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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