Best known for its strong presence in the oil and gas sector, Rio de Janeiro-based Schmidt, Valois, Miranda, Ferreira & Agel Advogados is adept in the development and financing of large-scale energy projects. Antônio Luís Ferreira draws on his early in-house experience at a major hydrocarbons multinational to advise on projects, regulatory issues and transactions in this space. Paulo Valois is a reference for private equity firms, financial institutions and suppliers in relation to LNG projects, tender procedures and divestments of onshore and offshore blocks. M&A involving infrastructure assets - including oil and gas, power generation, mining, ports and terminals - is a core area of activity for Rogério Sobral De Miranda, while Guilherme Schmidt handles regulatory issues, M&A and infrastructure deals. Pedro Seraphim is no longer at the firm.
Testimonials
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‘The team is unique, both in terms of agility and the quality of the service provided. The agility of information using technological means of great popular knowledge means that your doubts are answered quickly and objectively.'
‘The entire firm has a very broad capacity and lawyers have an excellent profile.’
Key clients
- Elysian Petróleo
- MTI Energy INC.