LAWYER PROFILE

Bruno Belchior

Global 2026

Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown

Ranked in 1 practice area

Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas

Brazil

9 years ranked

Contributions and articles

1 Global Practice Guides

About

Provided by Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown

Practice Areas

Energy, Corporate and M&A, Agribusiness

Career

Bruno Belchior is a partner of Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown in the Rio de Janeiro office and a member of the Global Energy, Corporate & Securities and M&A practice groups. He represents global oil and gas players, and has a vast experience dealing with complex legal, transactional and regulatory matters. He has represented a wide range of industry players, such as operators, oilfield service providers, drilling companies, FPSO operators, private equities, funds and banks in several oil and gas related matters. Bruno has been the leader of major transactions in the entire petroleum industry chain, including E&P asset acquisitions, midstream and downstream M&A and project developments, including host government negotiations; exploration, development, and production operations; unitizations; and arbitration disputes.

Professional Memberships

Member of the Association of International Energy Negotiations (AIEN)

Education

University of California, Berkeley School of Law

LLM, Corporate Law/Business Law Certificate

Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio)

Bachelor of Law (JD equivalent)

Awards

Leading Partner - Energy and Natural Resources: Hydrocarbons

The Legal 500

2025

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas - Brazil

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Bruno Belchior focuses his oil and gas practice on handling complex M&A transactions for companies in the sector. He offers additional strength in contract negotiations.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

We always count on Bruno to be one of the most responsive lawyers we work with, regardless of the complexity of the issue. He knows how to take advantage of his own and his team's experience.
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & GasChambers Global Guide
Bruno is the lawyer that you always want to have by your side. He is able to advise on almost everything, including by drawing on expertise from other partners within the firm.
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & GasChambers Global Guide
His commercial vision is remarkable, always aligning legal solutions with business objectives, which adds real value to the company. Bruno is great, offering complete and high-quality advice.
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & GasChambers Global Guide
Bruno Belchior's client service is impeccable: always helpful and agile in service, ensuring quick and effective solutions. He has a deep legal knowledge, dealing with issues strategically.
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & GasChambers Global Guide