Leandro Duarte Alves
Global Guide 2024
Associates to watch : Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
Associates to watch
About
Provided by Leandro Duarte Alves
Practice Areas
Leandro Duarte focuses his practice on advising domestic and foreign oil and gas companies in Brazil and Africa.
Career
Over the years, he has been engaged in the analysis, review, and negotiation of upstream and downstream contracts, including concession contracts, production sharing agreements, and general service contracts. His work includes arbitrations and transactions (acquisition and divestitures). He also advises oil and gas companies on complex regulatory issues before national petroleum agencies.
Prior to joining Mayer Brown in its Rio de Janeiro office in 2017, Leandro worked at a large Brazilian law firm where he developed his skills regarding corporate law. Leandro holds an LLM from the University of Texas School of Law and a LLB (JD equivalent) from Rio de Janeiro State University School of Law (UERJ).
Chambers Review
Global
Leandro Duarte Alves is an associate-to-watch often seen participating in contractual mandates in the oil and gas sector.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I was quite impressed with his proactive approach and his vast knowledge of the law when it comes to the oil and gas industry."
"I was quite impressed with his proactive approach and his vast knowledge of the law when it comes to the oil and gas industry."