Heralded for ‘its ability to integrate innovation into all aspects of its operations’, Lefosse Advogados covers the breadth of the oil and gas sector, but shines brightest in gas-to-power projects, with team capabilities encompassing regulatory, transactions, projects, and disputes. Leading the charge is Felipe Tavares Boechem, praised for his ’ability to understand problems in a macro way, without focusing on legal details’, whether in project structuring, development, or M&A. At the senior associate level, the ‘extremely capable’ André Lemos is especially skilled in project development, regulatory matters, and business transactions relating to natural gas, while Pedro Vargas is adept in a variety of national and international transactions, spanning project financing, M&A, and the negotiation of complex, industry-specific contracts.
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‘The way Lefosse serves is different, as they always have a multidisciplinary team, already involving associates from other areas, to find the best solutions to problems. It is an excellent team, well above average.’
‘Felipe Boechem, having been in-house, has great ease in talking to non-lawyers, an ability to understand problems in a macro way, without focusing on legal details and understands that the best is not the enemy of the good. This is in addition to being a great trainer of people.’
‘The firm stands out thanks to its client-centric approach and the exemplary competence of its team; its ability to integrate innovation into all aspects of its operations, especially in the energy and oil and gas sectors.’
‘Felipe Boechem and André Lemos are extremely capable and are always available.’
‘Impeccable client service, unparalleled technical quality and extensive experience in complex transactions.’
‘Felipe Boechem has an excellent combination of in-house experience, international exposure and technical quality.’
‘They focus on the client.’
‘Felipe Boechem works with a client focus, is always available for a conversation and exchange of ideas about a given situation or topic. The technical and professional level that definitely adds value to the work delivered.’
Key clients
- Petrogal Brasil – Galp
- Transpetro
- New Fortress Energy
- Eneva
- Shell
- Equinor
- Petrobras
- BR Distribuidora (Vibra Energia)
- Enauta Participações
- OCYAN
Work highlights
- Advised Equinor on the negotiation of access to offload and processing facilities of Petrobras, which will enable Equinor to access the gas market in Brazil.
- Advised Origem Energia on the first underground natural gas storage project in Brazil.
- Assisted Vibra Energia with Eneva’s proposal of merger.
Lawyers
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Felipe Tavares Boechem
Other key lawyers
André Lemos; Pedro Vargas