Partner

Member of Partnership Board, Leader of Global Energy

Alexandre R. Chequer

Energy, Private Equity & Venture Capital, Corporate and M&A

‘’Department leader Alexandre Chequer is the point of contact for several oil and gas companies in Latin America, Africa and Asia. He splits his time between the Rio de Janeiro and Houston office, and is seen with great regularity handling transactions, regulatory matters and project development of pipelines, refineries, gas-to-power and liquified natural gas (LNG).’’
The Legal 500

Overview

Alexandre Chequer is a partner at the international firm Mayer Brown. He is global head of the Energy Team and also is a member of the firm’s Partnership Board. He focuses his practice on oil and gas and energy transactions, regulatory and project development, with more than 25 years of experience representing oil and gas and energy companies in Brazil, Latin America, Africa and Asia. He is located both Houston and Rio de Janeiro.

Experience

Alex has represented numerous oil and gas/energy companies in a wide range of projects.  His notable clients and engagements have included among others:

M&A Transactions:

  • Advised PetroRio on the acquisition of the Albacora and Albacora Leste Fields, and related infrastructure, including FPSOs, from Petróleo Brasileiro S.A – Petrobras – in the context of the Petrobras divestment process.
  • Advised Petronas on the 2nd Transfer of Rights Surplus Bid Round promoted by ANP, which offered the development areas of the Atapu and Sépia, located in the Santos Basin. (USD 3,5 billion, considering the signature bonus and Petrobras compensation only).

Recognition

  • Alexandre Chequer has a significant depth of expertise in the oil and gas space. He represents industry clients in complex M&A transactions and regulatory matters. A market observer says: "He has incredible business acumen." – Ranked as Band 1 for Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas in Chambers Brazil, 2022 and Chambers Global
  • Department leader Alexandre Chequer is the point of contact for several oil and gas companies in Latin America, Africa and Asia. He splits his time between the Rio de Janeiro and Houston office, and is seen with great regularity handling transactions, regulatory matters and project development of pipelines, refineries, gas-to-power and liquified natural gas (LNG). – Ranked as Hall of Fame for Energy And Natural Resources: Hydrocarbons in The Legal 500
  • Ranked as Leading for Oil & Gas in Leaders League Brasil
  • Ranked as Excellent for Projects & Infrastructure in Leaders League Brasil
  • Ranked as Highly recommended for Mergers & acquisitions: Large-cap transactions in Leaders League Brasil

Education

  • Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), Bachelor of Law (JD equivalent)

Admissions

  • Brazil
  • Not admitted in Texas. Practicing under the supervision of firm principals.

Languages

  • Portuguese
  • English
  • Spanish

Professional & Community Involvement

  • Member, Board of the Association of International Petroleum Negotiators (AIPN), 2002-2006
  • Member, Instituto Brasileiro de Petróleo e Gás (IBP)
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