André has experience in project development, complex regulatory matters, acquisitions and sales of assets and companies, and commercial transactions across all segments of the oil and gas industry (upstream, midstream, and downstream).
He has advised a wide range of domestic and international clients on acquisitions and divestitures of oil and gas blocks and fields, as well as on the negotiation of contracts, including (i) upstream agreements (JBAs, JOAs, UUOAs, AIPs, charter agreements, among others); midstream contracts (lease and transportation agreements, pipeline and terminal handling agreements, gas processing contracts, and GTAs); and (iii) natural gas commercialization agreements. In the downstream segment, he participated in the privatization of refineries and state-owned natural gas distributors. He also has notable experience in ANP bidding rounds and regulatory matters.
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) – Pontíficia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro (PUC-RJ)
Master of Laws (LL.M) in Oil and Gas – University of Aberdeen
Chambers and Partners Global 2025 – Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
Chambers and Partners Brazil 2024 – Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
Member of the Oil and Gas Commission of the Brazilian Bar Association – Rio de Janeiro Chapter (OAB/RJ)
Member of the Association of International Energy Negotiators (AIEN)
