Leandro Duarte Alves > Tauil & Chequer Advogados > SĂ£o Paulo, Brazil > Lawyer Profile

Tauil & Chequer Advogados
AV JUSCELINO KUBITSCHEK 1455
5TH, 6TH AND 7TH FLOORS
04543-011 SĂƒO PAULO, SP
Brazil
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Position

Leandro Duarte Alves is an associate of Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown based at the Rio de Janeiro office.

Career

He focuses his practice on advising domestic and foreign oil and gas companies in Brazil and Africa. Over the years, he has been engaged in the analysis, review, and negotiation of upstream and downstream contracts, including concession contracts, production sharing agreements, and general service contracts. His work includes arbitrations and transactions (acquisition and divestitures). He also advises oil and gas companies on complex regulatory issues before national petroleum agencies.

Prior to joining Mayer Brown in its Rio de Janeiro office in 2017, Leandro worked at a large Brazilian law firm where he developed his skills regarding corporate law. Leandro holds an LLM from the University of Texas School of Law and a LLB (JD equivalent) from Rio de Janeiro State University School of Law (UERJ).

Languages

Portuguese, English

Memberships

Member, Association of International Petroleum Negotiators (AIPN)

Member, Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation

Education

The University of Texas School of Law, LL.M., 2019

University of Houston Law Center, Pesquisador Visitante, 2016

Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), Bacharel em Direito, 2013

Georgia State University College of Law, Student Exchange, 2011-2012

Lawyer Rankings

Brazil > Energy and natural resources > Hydrocarbons

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.