‘Recognised as one of the best in the energy sector, especially in the oil and gas space’, Schmidt, Valois, Miranda, Ferreira & Agel Advogados acts for an impressive roster of clients operating in all hydrocarbons segments. Transactional, regulatory and project development matters are strong points for the department, which has also been active handling energy transition mandates. Private equity firms, financial institutions, international and domestic oil companies (IOCs and NOCs) routinely turn to Paulo Valois Pires for advice on M&A, projects and tenders promoted by the Brazilian National Agency for Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels. Rogério Sobral De Miranda is an ‘experienced lawyer with a solid technical background’ in cross-border deals involving natural resources and infrastructure projects. Project finance in the oil and gas sector is a key specialism for Isabela Faria, while Eduardo Cirne Lima focuses on M&A, corporate restructurings and commercial contracts.
Testimonials
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- 'The firm is recognised as one of the best in the energy sector, especially in the oil and gas space.'
- 'I have had a very professional relationship with Paulo Valois.'
Key clients
- EDF Norte Fluminense
- MTI Energy
Work highlights
- Assisted Great Holdings in the capital raise structure finance through the issuance of a debenture to foster the upstream activities of Great Holdings in Brazil and abroad.
- Assisted Braserv Petróleo in a bid promoted by Petrobras for the charter of a Jack-Up Rig.