The federal government will establish the National Council for Mineral Policy (CNPM) in October, according to the Minister of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira. He explained that the new body will be chaired by the Ministry of Mines and Energy and will include the...

Ibama, the Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources, is the federal agency responsible for environmental regulation and licensing in Brazil. It has validated the results of the Pre-Operational Assessment (APO) conducted by Petrobras in the...

Brazil’s tax reform brings a profound transformation to the logic of corporate contracts, requiring companies to thoroughly review their agreements to comply with the new fiscal rules. The reform, which will take effect starting in 2026 and be gradually implemented...

The non-compete clause between partners is widely used in business but raises important questions about its validity, limits, and effectiveness. It is particularly relevant when partners leave a company—through withdrawal, exit, or exclusion—as it seeks to prevent...

The Brazilian wind energy sector expects the government to announce the country’s first offshore wind auction during COP30 in Belém, according to Roberta Cox, director at the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC). She argued that such an announcement is key to attracting...

Last month, the National Civil Aviation Agency (Anac) approved the creation of an experimental regulatory environment aimed at fostering the development of new technologies in the aviation sector. The initiative, also known as a regulatory sandbox, will allow...

On September 16, 2025, the 3rd Panel of the Superior Court of Justice (STJ) began hearing an appeal concerning the validity of a foreign jurisdiction clause included in a maritime representation contract between the Brazilian company MBA Agência Marítima Ltda. and the...

The Superior Court of Justice (STJ) ruled that non-compete clauses without a temporal limitation constitute a case of voidability rather than absolute nullity, as they impose a disproportionate restriction on the exercise of economic activity. The case originated from...

Decommissioning has gained prominence in Brazil’s oil and gas sector, particularly given the maturity of producing fields. This process, which involves well abandonment, dismantling of facilities, and environmental remediation, requires substantial investment and is...