Following the incorporation of former Souto Correa Advogados’ oil and gas specialists in September 2023, Veirano Advogados has strengthened its oil and gas offering, building a strong reputation in natural gas-related regulatory, contractual and project implementation and structuring matters. With a strong following of service providers and producers, transporters, marketers, gas distributors, and large consumers, the group is also active in petroleum derivatives, as well as in the emerging biogas and hydrogen sectors. Ali El Hage Filho, whose wide-ranging expertise includes large-scale projects and transactions, co-leads the practice with Lívia Amorim, who focuses on complex regulatory issues, infrastructure assets deals and contracts. At the associate level, Tito Rosa is experienced in ANP bidding rounds, contracts, administrative litigation and regulatory consulting, while Arthur Lardosa advises on regulatory matters across natural gas, biomethane, biogas, gas-to-wire, fuel and biofuel.
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Key clients
- Braskem S.A.
- Aruanã Energia S.A. (OnCorp)
- Gás Natural Açu S.A. – GNA
- Instituto Brasileiro de Petróleo e Gás - IBP
- Pré-Sal Petróleo – PPSA
- Equinor Brasil Energia
- Galp Energia Brasil S.A.
- Banco BTG Pactual
- PetroChina Company
- Complexo Industrial e Portuário do Pecém - CIPP
- Perfin Asset Management
- Raízen Energia
- Arauco Celulose do Brasil S.A.
- Edge Comercialização S.A. (former Compass Gás e Energia S.A.)
- Companhia de Gás de São Paulo – COMGÁS
- Cobra Energia Brasil
- Enauta / Brava Energia
- COMMIT
- Sinopec Exploration and Production LTDA.
- Shell Energy do Brasil
Work highlights
Counselled Arauco Celulose do Brasil S.A. in drafting and negotiating a 20-year Gas Sales and Purchase Agreement with MSGás, valued at R$1.246bn, for the supply of natural gas to Arauco’s new cellulose plant in Inocência.
Providing comprehensive legal support to OnCorp and Edge in the development of LNG terminals.
Advising multiple clients on matters related to access to gas production outflow and processing infrastructure in Brazil, both from regulatory and contractual perspectives.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
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
Ali El Hage; Lívia Amorim
Other key lawyers
Tito Rosa; Arthur Lardosa