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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Témoignages
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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.’
‘Tauil & Chequer is an exceptional law firm, with a unique quality and experience of its partners and associates, and remarkable legal knowledge. They always provide the best strategy for the specific case, not limited to legal issues, but also considering possible commercial impacts. This way, they can meet 100% of client demands.’
‘All partners are exceptional, extremely capable and with excellent knowledge of the industry.’
‘Alexandre Chequer and Bruno Belchior both have excellent business vision, knowledge and leadership to do what needs to be done, regardless of the situations or complexity of the cases.’
‘Tauil & Chequer is a long-established legal firm that has provided solid advice in a variety of areas over the years.’
‘One of the best oil and gas teams in Brazil and undoubtedly a reference in other sectors due to carrying the Mayer Brown brand. Team with high-level partners and great capacity to engage in international conflicts and transactions without compromising quality and delivery.’
‘I have complete confidence in using Tauil & Chequer for legal advice in Brazil and abroad. The partners and associates have extensive experience in the energy area. Additionally, they are flexible in collaborating with the company team and billing.’
Clients clés
- CNOOC
- QatarEnergy
- 3R Petroleum
- Eletrobras
- Storengy
- Yara Fertilizantes Brasil S.A.
- PRIO
- Karadeniz
- PETRONAS
- TotalEnergies
Points forts
- 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.
- Advised Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) on the acquisition of an additional 15% stake in Transportadora Associada de Gás S.A. (TAG) from ENGIE Brasil Energia, in the amount of approximately R$3.1bn.
- Advised PetroRecôncavo on the $135m acquisition of 100% of the shares issued by Maha Energy.
Avocats
Hall of Fame
Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Bruno Belchior
Responsable de la pratique
Alexandre Chequer
Autres avocats clés
Bruno Belchior; Victor Galante; Tiago Macedo; Luciana Sodré; Henrique Rojas; Leandro Duarte; Juliana Senna