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David Meiler

David Meiler

Global 2026

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About

Provided by Demarest Advogados

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Practice Areas

Energy and Natural Resources, Mergers and Acquisitions and Oil&Gas

Career

Partner in the Energy and Natural Resources area at Demarest, David Meiler holds master’s of Law degrees in Energy, Environment and Natural Resources from the University of Houston (USA), and from the University of Pittsburgh (USA), as well as a bachelor of Laws degree from Universidade Federal do Paraná. Among his main clients are large and independent oil companies. He regularly advises international oil and gas companies operating in or seeking to enter the Brazilian market, assisting clients in matters that include trade, import, customs and distribution of parts and services for obtaining government approvals, concessions and licenses, in addition to offering consultancy and litigation support in environmental, tax, customs, labor and other legal issues specific to the Oil and Gas industry. David is recognized in some of the most prominent legal directories such as Chambers & Partners, The Legal 500 and IFLR 1000.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas - Brazil

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

David Meiler is frequently sought after by oil and gas clients who need regulatory and contractual advice, including licensing and government approvals.

Strengths

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  • We deeply trust David Meiler's professional ability.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & GasChambers Global Guide
  • David is an incredibly knowledgeable lawyer in the energy industry and stands out for his collaborative style. By getting others' perspectives, he gets the best work and most innovative solutions.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & GasChambers Global Guide

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