Amid the growing global demand, price volatility, and increasingly stringent environmental regulations, the Oil & Gas industry faces significant challenges: improving performance, reducing costs, and lowering carbon emissions. Our firm assists both national and international companies in navigating this new landscape in Brazil.
We are recognised leaders in the Oil & Gas sector, with a consolidated presence in Rio de Janeiro – a hub for this crucial economic segment – and São Paulo. Our practice encompasses all sector activities, serving as a “one-stop shop” for our clients.
With over 25 years of experience, our team boasts a successful track record in various operations and projects across the Oil & Gas activity chain. This is due to our multidisciplinary approach in partnership with other highly dedicated areas of our firm.
Our services include:
- Upstream - advising clients on matters related to the National Agency of Petroleum (ANP), such as bid rounds and regulatory or administrative discussions, negotiation and management of Joint Operating Agreements (JOAs), and acquisition of participating interest in oil and gas fields (farm-in/farm-out).
- Offshore - we have developed unique expertise and become a reference in the Brazilian market by providing consultancy on contractual, regulatory, and judicial issues for offshore service providers, such as owners of production units (FPSOs), drilling rigs, maritime support vessels, regasification units (FSRUs), and other companies related to this industry. Our strategic partnership with the Norwegian firm Wikborg Rein, since 2010, positions us as one of the main players in this segment.
- Sectoral Taxation - advisory on import and export procedures, including customs and tax structuring of projects. Our team is a reference in advising on issues related to the Special Tax Regime for the Oil and Gas Industry (REPETRO) and other industry-related tax benefits.
- Labour Sector - our team has significant experience in advising on special work regimes for offshore crews and emergency response towards labour authorities.
- Shipping - we have a solid history of assisting shipowners, shipyards, P&I clubs, Brazilian navigation companies (EBNs), charterers, port terminals, and operators. Our team has one of the most solid track record in Brazil in supporting companies responding to maritime incidents and their consequences with maritime authorities.
- Natural Gas - we have extensive experience in projects related to the natural gas sector and its regulation in Brazil, working on projects focused on offshore production flow, molecule processing, transport and distribution of natural gas, as well as the complete structuring of gas-to-power projects
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Recognition
The Oil and Gas practice is recognized among the leading players in the Brazilian legal market by Chambers Brazil, Chambers Global, Latin Lawyer 250, The Legal 500, LACCA Approved, and Leaders League.
Client Feedback
"Vieira Rezende's team stands out for its unique dedication, quick service, and quality of the work in terms of technical and legal knowledge as well as strategic delivery."
Chambers Brazil
“Strong knowledge of and experience with relevant local laws for the energy business in general. Very quick turnaround times and great availability.”
The Legal 500
“The oil and gas market in Rio de Janeiro is a particular hub of activity, and clients benefit from the firm’s consolidated presence there.”
Latin Lawyer 250