The ‘extremely technical’ team at Trench Rossi Watanabe advises key oil and gas players and associations, showcasing notable strength in high-profile regulatory, public law and litigation mandates. The team is also well-positioned to advise on transactions, project structuring, and crude oil and by-products trading, while maintaining active involvement in the energy transition, especially in the hydrogen space. Practice head Danielle Valois’ areas of expertise span transactions, project development, bidding processes, regulatory issues and litigation. Regulatory expert Gabriela Bezerra Fischer, who became partner in July 2024, handles industry-specific contracts, transactions and ANP bidding rounds.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team has provided services with great quality and punctuality, seeking to understand the client and demonstrating competence. They convey a lot of confidence in what they do.’
- ‘Extremely technical, they connect the client to the best advisers considering the challenge to be met.’
- ‘In Danielle Valois's team, I highlight the quality of André Sarian's work, who is very competent and meticulous in the opinions he presents, always with a lot of knowledge on the subject. He is helpful, always available to listen, understand and present solutions and/or guidance to the client. I am very satisfied with the advice he provided.’
Key clients
- Associação de Empresas de Transporte de Gás Natural por Gasoduto – ATGÁS
- Eneva
- ENI
- Estaleiro Jurong Aracruz
- ExxonMobil
- GALP (National Oil Company of Portugal)
- Halliburton
- Instituto Brasileiro de Petróleo - IBP
- Karoon
- Marubeni
- Mitsubishi Power
- Noble Offshore drilling
Work highlights
Developed the regulatory and public law strategy for the case involving Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras and Shell Brasil Petroleo Ltda. Petrogal Brasil S.A., with significant contributions from the arbitration team.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Danielle Valois
Other key lawyers
Gabriela Bezerra Fischer; André Sarian