Brazil

Here’s a selection of our energy sector credentials in Brazil:

PetroRio in the financed acquisition of an 80% operated interest in the Tubarão Martelo a mature offshore oil field and the associated oil production platform (FPSO).

Amplio Group in coordinating due diligence and tax structuring advice in respect of the potential acquisition of up to 3GW of wind and solar projects in Brazil, as well as advising on the acquisition of four ready-to-build solar projects totalling 238MWp of installed capacity.

CCB Leasing on the purchase and lease-back of a floating regasification facility (FSRU) for use in Brazil’s first independent LNG to power project.

Eneva in the drafting and negotiation of coal purchase contracts for its thermal power projects in Brazil.

GDE Energia in connection with the proposed sale of its 494MWp Janaúba solar power project in Minas Gerais, Brazil, including SPA and option agreement, shareholders’ agreement, development services agreement, land use deed and ancillary documentation.

Shearwater GeoServices on the acquisition of the marine seismic acquisition assets and operations of WesternGeco, the geophysical services product line of Schlumberger, including Brazilian intellectual property matters, due diligence and completion steps.

Brazilian Contractor on contractual disputes relating to the development of the Angra III nuclear power station, including an international arbitration with a sub-supplier.

ICBC Financial Leasing on contracts for its semi-submersible drilling rigs in Brazil, including a proposed bareboat charter, rig management contracts and arrangements relating to de-mobilisation from Brazil.

Vale International on contracts relating to the delivery of iron ore to a major steel mill customer in China.

Brazilian Oil Company in relation to a series of contractual disputes regarding the charter and operation of a floating oil production platform (FPSO) at a mature oilfield offshore Brazil.

Key contact

Ted Rhodes
Partner
London
T +55 21 3722 9831