Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados advises across all segments of the oil and gas sector, including E&P, downstream and the energy transition, supporting clients in regulatory and transactional matters. Recent work includes M&A, project development and implementation, business and partnerships structuring, contract negotiation, gas sales and imports, and administrative disputes. A leading figure in the sector, practice head Daniel Szyfman combines a strong M&A and transactional practice with significant involvement in decarbonisation projects. Maria Fernanda Soares, praised for her ‘impeccable performance’, leads the firm’s natural and renewable gas efforts, advising on project development from both transactional and regulatory perspectives. Fernando Xavier, another name to note for transactional issues, specialises in complex regulatory advice in downstream and E&P, while associate Mariana Campos focuses on midstream and downstream projects.
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Daniel Szyfman
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Maria Fernanda Soares; Fernando Xavier; Mariana Campos; Mariele Milhorance