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Fernando Xavier

São Paulo - SP, Brazil

Global Guide 2022

Ranked in 1 departments

Ranked in : Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas

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Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas - Brazil

Up and Coming

Fernando Xavier enters the rankings this year as an up-and-coming partner after receiving plaudits from clients for his involvement in complex mandates. He is particularly noted for his expertise in matters involving E&P and onshore operations. A client says: "Fernando knows a lot about oil and gas, it is impressive."

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Practice Areas

Infrastructure and energy, public and regulatory law and oil and gas

Career

With a 10-year intensive dedication to the oil, natural gas and biofuels sector, Xavier has already provided legal assistance to clients of virtually all areas regulated by the Brazilian Oil Agency–ANP, having participated in the development of a series of important leading cases in the industry. He further provides legal assistance to clients on international contractual and regulatory matters, with a broad experience in transactions in Eastern Africa and Latin America. Xavier’s practice stands out in administrative litigations, issues of maritime facilities’ operational security and local content. He also has a solid experience in the provision of legal assistance on regulatory and contractual matters related to the biofuels sector, including projects involving ethanol, biodiesel and second-generation biofuels.