Alexandre S.C. Arlota

Alexandre Arlota has more than 20 years of experience and clients seek his advice on project development and strategic contracts in the infrastructure and energy sectors. He stands out for his experience in negotiations involving energy, oil and gas, shipbuilding, logistics (airports, railways, ports, highways, urban mobility), steelmaking, mining, and sanitation.

He has built his career in renowned law firms in Brazil and abroad, leading multiple award-winning “Deal of the Year” transactions with notable involvement in emerging markets such as Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East.

Alexandre has also developed a solid academic career, having been a professor at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) and the Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ), as well as the Coordinator of postgraduate courses at the University of São Paulo (USP). He is the author of acclaimed works in the legal field, frequently cited by courts and regulators.

Alexandre Arlota is a partner of Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown.

• Energy generation projects: Participated in major projects such as the Angra 3 nuclear power plant (+R$ 100 billion, BNDES), GNA I and II (3GW, R$ 13 billion), Barcarena I and II (2.3GW, R$ 12 billion), Porto de Sergipe (1.5GW, R$ 6.5 billion), Marlim Azul (565MW, R$ 4 billion), Santo Antônio hydroelectric plant (3.5GW), and Sinop hydroelectric plant (402MW).
• Gas projects: Key roles in projects such as Rovuma Basin natural gas facilities (Mozambique), Petrobras’s sale of its 2,000 km NTS pipeline network (US$ 5.2 billion), regasification terminals and hubs in Santos and Cubatão (R$ 4 billion), and several pipeline operations.
• E&P projects: Assisted in Abu Dhabi National Oil Company’s sale of stakes in an 18-pipeline network and long-term ship-or-pay oil contracts.
• FPSO projects and subsea systems: Worked on Bacalhau (Brazil’s largest oil and gas production unit), Gato do Mato 1 and 2, and others.
• Energy transmission projects: Contributed to projects exceeding 10,000 km of transmission lines.
• Wind and solar projects: Handled projects in Brazil, Chile, and Colombia, totaling over 10GW in capacity.
• Bioenergy projects: Played a role in mergers and greenfield projects such as BP Bunge Bioenergia and the world’s largest biorefinery (R$ 16 billion).

• Ranked in Project Development by Chambers Brazil: Transactional, 2024.
• Ranked in Projects by Chambers Global: Transactional, 2024.
• Ranked in Projects by Chambers Brazil: Transactional, 2023.
• Recognized as a “Next Generation Partner” in Projects and Infrastructure by Legal500, 2020-2025.
• Shortlisted as Projects & Infrastructure Partner of the Year – Legal500 Awards, 2025.
• Recognized as a Leading Lawyer – Highly Regarded in Project Development by IFLR1000, 2020-2025.
• Acknowledged for his work in Projects by Latin Lawyer 250, 2020-2025.
• Featured as a Global Rising Star in Construction by Law360, the only Latin American lawyer recognized, 2021 and 2024.

• Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ), PhD, International Law
• University of Oklahoma
  Visiting Researcher, Oil & Gas, Natural Resources and Energy Center
• University of Dundee
  Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy), UK: Visiting Researcher
• Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ), Masters, International Law
• Fordham University, Certificate in Law Firm Management
• Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV/RJ), Certificate in Maritime Law
• Pontifical Catholic University PUC/RJ, Certificate in Corporate Law
• Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ), Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

• Brazil

• 英語
• Portuguese

• Author of the books The Framing of International Contracts and Knock-for-Knock Clauses in Brazilian Law.
• Regular contributor to international publications, with over 30 articles published.
• Served as General Secretary of the Maritime Law Commission of the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB).