Working in the downstream, midstream, gas-to-power and upstream segments, Lefosse Advogados is recognised for possessing the ‘technical knowledge required for complex projects’ in the oil and gas sector. Recent mandates include advising on gas sales and transportation agreements, asset acquisitions, M&A transactions, arbitrations and bidding processes. Practice head Felipe Boechem brings extensive industry experience, with a focus on M&A and project structuring and development. At the associate level, Pedro Vargas and Stephani Oliveira provide well-rounded support in regulatory, contractual, transactional, and project development matters.
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Testimonials
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'The main characteristics of the firm that stand out are the availability of partner Felipe Boechem and his team, as well as their technical expertise.'
'Partner Felipe Boechem possesses the technical knowledge required for complex projects and is extremely committed to achieving project results.'
'Industry expertise and experience in high-exposure matters.'
'Felipe Boechem is a superstar in the field! A highly sophisticated lawyer providing impeccable client service.'
Key clients
- Petrogal Brasil – Galp
- Transpetro
- New Fortress Energy
- Eneva S.A.
- Shell
- Equinor
- Petrobras
- BR Distribuidora (Vibra Energia)
- Brava Energia
- OCYAN
- BP Global Investments Limited
- SBM
- Compass
- CNOOC
- Total Brasil Distribuidora Ltda. (Total’s Downstream Branch)
- Origem Energia S.A.
- Transportadora Associada de Gás S.A. (TAG)
- Nova Transportadora do Sudeste S.A. – NTS
- GNLINK
- Petrochina
Work highlights
Assisted Transpetro with the procurement of up to 25 vessels as part of Petrobras' goal of improving its fleet’s operational capabilities.
Advised Mercuria on the structuring and implementation of the takeover of Seacrest Petróleo by lenders.
Represented Edge throughout the negotiation of a Master Sale Agreement and Notice of Confirmation for the supply of 580,000 m³/d of natural gas and biomethane in the free market to 12 factories owned by Saint-Gobain, Cebrace and Pilkington in the States of São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Santa Catarina.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Felipe Boechem
Other key lawyers
Pedro Vargas; Stephani Oliveira