Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
Global Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 1
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Provided by Mattos Filho
Advice to clients involved in oil exploration, production, distribution, transportation of natural gas and related services, as well as private equity firms and commercial banks, on transactions, regulatory and technical matters typical to the industry.
Services include: incorporation of new businesses in Brazil and registration with Brazilian authorities; legal assistance with respect to all segments of the petroleum sector, including exploration, development, exploitation, refining, distribution, marketing, and import and export of crude oil, natural gas, LNG, and its derivative products; preparation and negotiation of a wide range of agreements, including joint operating agreements (JOA), unitization agreements, farm-out agreements, off-take agreements, onshore and offshore drilling agreements, fuel and petroleum by-products distribution agreements, construction, equipment supply, natural gas supply and transportation agreements; assistance with negotiating and engagement in project finance and structuring financing from capital markets; legal advice in connection with acquisition of equity interest in oil & gas companies, including preparation of due diligence reports and drafting of share purchase and shareholders agreements; legal advice and assistance regarding all phases of bid procedures for granting of concessions and production sharing agreements for the exploration and production of hydrocarbons in Brazil.
Chambers Review
Full-service elite firm Mattos Filho has an exceptional oil and gas practice group holding a leading position in the market through its continued representation of major E&P companies operating in Brazil's highly productive offshore reserves. The firm is instructed to advise on both the transactional and regulatory aspects. It is frequently seen advising on sector-specific M&A deals and asset transactions. The firm also advises on high-end finance deals to back long-term projects and oilfield acquisitions. It is highly sought after for its knowledge of project development and participation in the National Petroleum Agency's bidding rounds.
Strengths
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"They have deep knowledge of gas market regulation and propose quick, creative and efficient solutions to complex problems."
"This is one of the Brazilian firms with the greatest breadth of action, always being ahead on complex topics, and assisting not only on the purely legal front but also with the knowledge of the business, which facilitates discussions and makes the advice carried out more effective."
"The partners and associates are very hands-on and available. They deliver high-quality jobs in a short time."
"They have deep knowledge of gas market regulation and propose quick, creative and efficient solutions to complex problems."
"This is one of the Brazilian firms with the greatest breadth of action, always being ahead on complex topics, and assisting not only on the purely legal front but also with the knowledge of the business, which facilitates discussions and makes the advice carried out more effective."
"The partners and associates are very hands-on and available. They deliver high-quality jobs in a short time."
Notable Practitioners
Star individual Giovani Loss is widely respected in the market. He handles complex M&A and capital markets work and is noted for his dedication to the sector as well as for his outstanding knowledge of regulatory matters.
"He is our main adviser on oil and gas issues in complex and important matters. He is always available and attentive. He is the best oil and gas lawyer in Brazil and demonstrates a lot of experience."
"He is a great professional. His participation makes a difference to closing the deals and transactions. He has great business acumen and technical knowledge."
Felipe Rodrigues Caldas Feres regularly handles transactional and commercial matters for clients active in the oil and gas space.
"He is a lawyer who manages to combine technical skills and managerial work. He is knowledgeable and is up to date."
"He is our main contact. In my opinion, he is the most comprehensive oil and gas lawyer in the country. He has technical abilities and understands our business."
Nilton Gomes de Mattos Neto offers notable expertise in transactional and regulatory matters in the upstream and midstream spaces.
"He is a very capable and experienced lawyer."
Up-and-coming lawyer Bruno Chedid assists his clients with the sale and acquisition of oil and gas assets. He has additional experience in regulatory matters.
"Bruno is an excellent attorney - dependable, available and business-oriented. In addition, he has a good temper and is easy to work with, which can be very helpful in complex transactions involving multiple parties."
"Bruno is excellent - he's hands-on, available and has strong business vision. He delivers high-quality work."
Ranked Lawyers at
Mattos Filho
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Members
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Clients
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BG
BP
CNPC
Engie
GALP
Maersk
Petrobras
Rosneft
Schlumberger
Statoil