Band 4
Provided by Marcelo Frazão Costa Rodrigues
Marcelo Frazão serves as Managing Partner of COSRO, where he leads a broad corporate practice and is highly regarded for his expertise in complex, high-value M&A transactions, joint ventures, and commercial contracts involving energy assets. His practice spans the entire energy value chain, encompassing traditional oil and gas, renewables, biofuels, and energy transition projects. Marcelo primarily counsels international clients with interests or operations in Brazil, including project developers, offtakers, construction and shipping companies, global suppliers, and financial institutions.
Over the course of his career, he has been involved in transactions totaling more than USD 8 billion in asset value.
Marcelo is also distinguished for his highly regarded experience in dispute resolution, particularly in high-stakes arbitration. He has represented clients in disputes totaling more than USD 1.7 billion in the Brazilian market over the past five years, with a focus on matters involving the construction, chartering, and financing of terminals, offshore vessels, platforms, FPSOs, and FSRUs within the oil and gas sector.
Marcelo advises innovative energy production and decarbonization initiatives, including advanced biofuels (such as renewable diesel, SAF, and biomethane), low-emission hydrogen and ammonia, carbon capture and storage (CCS), and carbon market mechanisms. He works closely with clients to develop and implement strategies for reducing carbon emissions, always with an emphasis on ensuring energy security and accessibility.
Marcelo’s excellence in the energy sector is recognized by leading legal directories, including Chambers & Partners, The Legal 500, and Leaders League. He is consistently ranked among Brazil’s top lawyers in Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions, Commercial Contracts, and Litigation and Arbitration.
Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF)
Law Degree
IBMEC
Post-graduate Degree in Corporate Law
London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Master of Laws (LLM)
Portuguese
English
Spanish
Provided by Chambers
Marcelo Frazão Costa Rodrigues is often seen advising oil and gas clients on contractual and regulatory mandates, including those related to shipping matters.
Provided by Chambers
Marcelo Rodrigues takes difficult situations and presents multiple solutions while managing to find opportunities. He also excels at handling difficult stakeholders and managing expectations.
He's extremely dedicated, proactive and attentive. Marcelo stands out by integrating specific knowledge of maritime and offshore law with a broader strategic view of the oil and gas industry.
Marcelo's extensive experience is evident in every interaction, showing a deep understanding of regulatory and commercial complexities. His availability and commitment are outstanding.
Marcelo Rodrigues takes difficult situations and presents multiple solutions while managing to find opportunities. He also excels at handling difficult stakeholders and managing expectations.
He's extremely dedicated, proactive and attentive. Marcelo stands out by integrating specific knowledge of maritime and offshore law with a broader strategic view of the oil and gas industry.
Marcelo's extensive experience is evident in every interaction, showing a deep understanding of regulatory and commercial complexities. His availability and commitment are outstanding.
Provided by COSRO
Energy and Utilities
Maritime / Shipping