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Department profile

Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas

Brazil Guide 2026 : Brazil

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Provided by Vieira Rezende

Amid the growing global demand, price volatility, and increasingly stringent environmental regulations

The Oil & Gas industry faces significant challenges: improving performance, reducing costs, and lowering carbon emissions. Our firm assists both national and international companies in navigating this new landscape in Brazil.

We are recognised leaders in the Oil & Gas sector, with a consolidated presence in Rio de Janeiro – a hub for this crucial economic segment – and São Paulo. Our practice encompasses all sector activities, serving as a “one-stop shop” for our clients.

With over 25 years of experience, our team boasts a successful track record in various operations and projects across the Oil & Gas activity chain. This is due to our multidisciplinary approach in partnership with other highly dedicated areas of our firm.

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Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas - Brazil

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Vieira Rezende has an established department recognised for its strong track record in the oil and gas arena. The team is noted for advising clients on the structuring of new businesses and for assisting with regulatory mandates. It also remains active assisting upstream companies and offshore service providers with the acquisition of oil and gas assets and services. Clients further benefit from the lawyers' expertise in gas-to-power projects.

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Work Highlights

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Vieira Rezende represented ONGC Campos Ltda. in negotiation of a production individualisation agreement regarding shared oil reservoir operations with Petrobras and the BC-10 Consortium.

Strengths

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The partnership with Vieira Rezende goes beyond technical delivery. The firm is full-service, very available when we need them and highly accessible.
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentBrazil
Vieira Rezende has always demonstrated professionalism and efficiency. The team stands out for its agility, professionalism and understanding of the issues.
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentBrazil
Vieira Rezende stands out for its technical quality and efficiency in service execution.
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentBrazil

Notable Practitioners

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Band 3
Band 3
Daniela Ribeiro Davila
Daniela Ribeiro Davila is an oil and gas lawyer regularly sought-after by E&P companies for her expertise in handling transactional and regulatory matters in the space.
Daniela Ribeiro Davila is a senior and respected lawyer.
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentBrazil
Daniela Ribeiro Davila has a strong legal mindset and is one of the most commercial lawyers in the Brazilian offshore market.
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentBrazil
Daniela Davila is always willing to help us.
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentBrazil
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Associates to watch
Associates to watch
Candice Buckley Bittencourt Silva
Candice Buckley Bittencourt Silva is an oil and gas associate well equipped to advise clients on both transactional and contentious matters.
Candice Buckley is an excellent lawyer, very knowledgeable and available to handle our matters with great care and attention to detail. She is always aligned with our objectives.
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentBrazil
Candice is a commercially astute lawyer.
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentBrazil
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Ranked Individuals at Vieira Rezende (2)

Brazil

Daniela Ribeiro Davila
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
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Candice Buckley Bittencourt Silva
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
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Members

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Candice Buckley Bittencourt Silva
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Daniela Ribeiro Davila
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Vieira Rezende has rankings in the following guides

Band 3
Global 2026
Practice area: Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
Location: Brazil
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