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A heavy hitter in the field of oil and gas, Tauil & Chequer Advogados is a one-stop shop for key players across the upstream, midstream, and downstream segments seeking comprehensive assistance with complex regulatory and transactional matters and integrated cross-border mandates. A deep bench of fully dedicated professionals service a broad repertoire of M&A transactions, high-value operational agreements, project development, bids and concessions, as well as litigation and tax advice. Practice head and market reference Alexandre Chequer, who splits his time between Rio de Janeiro and Houston, fields extensive experience in M&A, project development, regulatory negotiations, and dispute resolution. Bruno Belchior leverages corporate and M&A expertise in assisting with E&P asset acquisitions, midstream and downstream project development, and joint venture formation, and Victor Galante is particularly proficient in project development and M&A. Tiago Macedo focuses his practice on regulatory, contractual, and corporate issues affecting the oil, natural gas, and hydrogen sectors, while Luciana Sodré excels in the corporate elements of key industry transactions. Senior associate Henrique Rojas assists with cross-border M&A, asset acquisitions, and project development, and Leandro Duarte supports on the analysis, review, and negotiation of upstream and downstream contracts. Maritime and petroleum law specialist Juliana Senna joined the team in September 2023 from Kincaid | Mendes Vianna Advogados. Joyce Jacobsen left the firm in July 2023.
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Testimonials
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‘The firm's knowledge of oil and gas is exceptional, not only in the specific oil and gas team, but also in the environmental and litigation teams, for example. This is the firm’s biggest difference. The services provided are excellent.’
‘Bruno Belchior has exceptional technical knowledge, extensive experience in JOAs and disputes, and provides prompt service.’
Key clients
- CNOOC
- QatarEnergy
Work highlights
Advised PETRONAS and QatarEnergy on the continued representation, via mutual waivers (with two different teams), in the negotiation of complex operational agreements relating to the global upstream $4.5bn transaction combining both the acquisition of Petrobras assets and an E&P license (PSC) (Sépia Field) – in the context of the 2nd Transfer of Rights Surplus Bid Round.