Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
Brazil
6 years ranked
Provided by Machado Meyer
Infrastructure and energy / Public and regulatory law / Oil and gas / Energy
With a long legal practice dedicated to the oil, natural gas and biofuels sector, he leads the E&P and downstream team at Machado Meyer. Has extensive experience in transactions involving the negotiation of E&P assets and with clients from all areas regulated by the National Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels Agency (ANP). Acts in administrative litigation and complex regulatory issues requiring legal and technical expertise (operational safety, local content, fuel specification, unconventional resources). He also has extensive experience in regulatory and contractual issues relating to biofuels, natural hydrogen and CCS/CCUS.
OAB-RJ - Vice-president for onshore areas of the Oil and Derivatives Commission; British Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Brazil (Britcham) - Member of the Energy Committee; Brazilian Institute for Energy Law Studies (IBDE) - Co-coordinator of the Oil and Derivatives Committee; Brazilian Bar Association (OAB).
Portuguese and English.
Provided by Chambers
Fernando Xavier is a trusted adviser to oil and gas clients on upstream and midstream M&A, complex contractual arrangements (including SPAs), and judicial and administrative disputes.
Provided by Chambers
Fernando Xavier combines technical excellence, extensive industry experience, strategic vision and a high level of client service. He stands out for his availability, organisation and clarity of communication. He acts in an extremely responsive manner, especially in critical or highly complex situations, always presenting well-structured alternatives aligned with the client's needs. He demonstrates a deep understanding of the regulatory framework and historical knowledge of the oil and gas sector in Brazil, especially in sensitive upstream matters.
Fernando Xavier always responds promptly to our enquiries. He offers outside the box solutions tailored to each issue, clearly outlining the pros and cons and drawing on relevant precedents. He has a strong understanding of how the ANP operates and provides a level of assurance that few lawyers can offer. His opinion is highly valued.
Fernando demonstrated very solid technical expertise and a high standard of delivery, with well-organised analyses. The key difference was the combination of availability with frank and objective communication, which facilitated alignment and refinements without compromising quality. He contributed with good judgment and pragmatism in conducting the work, including in understanding the impacts of the arrangement.
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