Morgan Lewis

Felipe Alice

Partner

Felipe Alice’s practice focuses on energy transactions and infrastructure projects relating to energy and corporate issues. Representing diverse clients, his work involves complex contracts, corporate restructurings, project finance, international data privacy issues, and real estate transactions. Additionally, Felipe is part of the cross-practice global workforce team that provides clients with integrated cross-border counseling and strategic planning on issues related to labor, employment, benefits, and immigration. Felipe’s first language is Portuguese, and he is fluent in English and Spanish.

selected representations

  • Representation of the sponsors in the development of the Cameron LNG liquefaction project in Louisiana, including drafting and negotiating LNG tolling agreements and equity arrangements.
  • Representation of a Brazilian oil company in the acquisition of several onshore oil and gas interests in Brazil.
  • Representation of a UK equity fund in the acquisition of an interest in gas pipelines between Bolivia and Brazil.
  • Representation of a multilateral investment bank in the financing of a project for the expansion of the city of São Paulo underground system.
  • Representation of a UK energy company in the development of a floating LNG liquefaction plant in Brazil.
  • Representation of a UK energy company in the acquisition of multiple FPSOs for Brazil.
  • Representation of a Chinese oil company in the bidding for oil and gas assets in Brazil, Angola, and the Gulf of Mexico.
  • Representation of a multilateral investment bank in the financing of a project to construct two hydropower plants in Panama.
  • Representation of an Angolan natural resources company in a joint venture for the development of a diamond mine in Lunda North, Angola.
  • Representation of a joint venture between an international oil company and the national oil company of Saudi Arabia in drafting and negotiating arrangements for the construction of a loading terminal, pipeline transportation, and long-term supply of refined products.
  • Representation of an Angolan company in a joint venture with a US company to provide procurement and logistical support for international companies operating in Angola.

Education

  • University of Texas at Austin, 2004, LL.M. (International Law)
  • Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, 2001, Specialization in International Law
  • Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, 1999, LL.B.

Admissions

  • Brazil
  • England & Wales (Solicitor)
  • New York
  • Texas

Awards and Affiliations

Member, Law Firm of the Year, Energy/Projects: Power (including Renewables), Chambers USA (2018)

Member, Practice Group of the Year, Employment, Law360 (2017)

Member, Practice Group of the Year, Energy, Law360 (2016)

Member, Energy Law Firm of the Year, US News & World Report/Best Lawyers (2015)

Leading Private Practitioner, Corporate/M&A and Energy, Latin America Corporate Counsel Association (2017)

Ranked, Energy & Natural Resources, Latin America-wide, Chambers Global (2018)

Ranked, Energy & Natural Resources, Latin America-wide, Chambers Latin America (2018, 2019)

Recommended, Industry focus: Energy transactions: oil and gas, The Legal 500 US (2018)

Recommended, Banking and Finance, Latin America: International Firms, The Legal 500 Latin America (2017, 2018)

Recommended, Corporate and M&A, Latin America: International Firms, The Legal 500 Latin America (2016–2018)

Recommended, Projects and Energy, Latin America: International Firms, The Legal 500 Latin America (2016–2018)

Rising Star, IFLR1000 Financial and Corporate Guide (2018)

Rising Star, IFLR1000 United States (2018)

Member, American Bar Association

Member, Association of International Petroleum Negotiators

Member, Brazilian Institute for Studies of Energy Law

Member, Brazil–Texas Chamber of Commerce

Member, Houston Young Lawyers Association

Member, New York State Bar Association

Member, Young Professionals in Energy

Publications

8/12/2013 - Brazil Enacts Anti-Corruption Law

4/24/2013 - Global Workforce Webinar Series 2013 — Restructuring a Global Workforce

June 2010 - Co-author, Investment Vs. New Regulatory Framework, Brasil Energy

5/17/2010 - Power Transmission and Distribution: Regulation and Tariff Issues in the United States, presented at the 6th International Conference in Energy Law - Brazilian Institute of Energy Law, São Paulo, Brazil

News

8/10/2018 - Chambers Latin America Recognizes Morgan Lewis for Corporate, Energy Work

9/11/2017 - Morgan Lewis Secures Recommendations in The Legal 500 Latin America 2017 Guide

1/4/2017 - Morgan Lewis Advises OpenGate Capital in Sale of Getronics LATAM to Southern Cross Group

9/21/2016 - Morgan Lewis Practices, Lawyers Recognized by Legal 500 Latin America 2016 Guide

7/26/2016 - Morgan Lewis Advises Globus Medical in Acquisition of Alphatec’s International Business

1/27/2016 - Morgan Lewis Promotes Two Lawyers with Latin America Focus to Partnership

9/14/2015 - Morgan Lewis Advises FMC Corporation in Sale of Consagro Agroquimica Ltda.

Events

9/29/2017 - The Diverse Role of In-House Counsel in a Changing World

6/29/2017 - 2017 Managing the Global Workforce Webinar Series – Top Workforce Considerations in Global Corporate Transactions

1/12/2017 - Anticorruption Trends in Latin America

10/27/2016 - 2016 Managing the Global Workforce Webinar Series – Global Developments Impacting Workplace Diversity and Inclusion

7/9/2015 - Managing the Global Workforce Webinar Series — Using Noncompete Agreements and Restrictive Covenants Globally

4/24/2013 - Global Workforce Webinar Series 2013 — Restructuring a Global Workforce