Tauil & Chequer Advogados

Client Satisfaction

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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Testimonials

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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.’

Key clients

CNOOC
QatarEnergy
3R Petroleum
Eletrobras
Storengy
Yara Fertilizantes Brasil S.A.
PRIO
Karadeniz
PETRONAS
TotalEnergies
Eneva S.A.
MISC Berhad
Chevron
TAG – Transportadora Associada de Gás
Refinaria Mataripe
PECOM
Schlumberger
Ecopetrol
CEPSA
PetroRecôncavo
Forbes & Manhattan Resources
BTG Pactual
Estaleiro Jurong Aracruz
BP
Infra Gás e Energia S.A.
Enauta
McDermott
Equinor ASA - Angola
Tricon Energy
BP Gas & Power
BP Products North America Inc
Grepar Participações
Pluspetrol
Paraná Xisto
Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec(CDPQ)

Work highlights

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.

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