Cescon Barrieu’s team is vastly experienced in financings in the oil and gas sector, advising on upstream, drilling, floating production storage and offloading (FPSO), oil royalties and floating storage and regasification units (FSRU). Its transactional capabilities span project development, M&A, capital markets and restructuring, complemented by expertise in regulatory, contractual and corporate matters. Practice head Rafael Baleroni is noted for his ‘deep knowledge of applicable laws and regulations’ and ability to handle ’high-profile, time-sensitive cross-border transactions’. Maurício Teixeira dos Santos specialises in M&A, project development and finance, divestments, tender offers and restructurings. André Lemos joined as a partner from Lefosse Advogados in April 2025.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team is always very responsive, collaborative and willing to consider tailor-made solutions to the unique attributes of each deal. They also have a decade of experience in various types of financings for the oil & gas sector.'
- 'The firm's deep knowledge of FPSO contracts and operating agreements in the oil and gas sector is a highlight.'
- 'Rafael Baleroni is highly responsive, deep thinking, and industry aware.'
- 'Rafael Baleroni stands out in the firm's oil and gas practice. He has deep knowledge of the applicable laws and regulations and is very accustomed to dealing with high-profile, time-sensitive cross-border transactions.'
Key clients
- Yinson Production and other subsidiaries
- GeoPark Limited and its Brazilian subsidiary
- Seadrill Limited and its Brazilian subsidiaries
- IBP – Instituto Brasileiro de Petróleo e Gás
- BP Biofuels and its Brazilian subsidiary
- HAI Inovação e Serviços Tecnológicos Ltda
- Nova Transportadora do Sudeste S.A. – NTS
- Anglo American Minério de Ferro Brasil S.A.
- Global Participaçoes em Energia
- Braserv Petróleo Ltda.
- New Fortress Energy
Work highlights
Advised Yinson Production Offshore on the $1bn project finance via international bond of the FPSO Anna Nery.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Rafael Baleroni
Other key lawyers
Maurício Teixeira dos Santos; Alexandra Costa; André Lemos