About João Afonso Fialho

João Afonso Fialho joined VdA in 2015. He is a partner and head of practice for oil and gas and natural resources. In the last 25 years João has been involved in natural resources projects and transactions in various jurisdictions and has advised foreign investors in the negotiation of exploration and mining agreements for all types of minerals, joint venture agreements, legal due diligence, farm-in and farm-out agreements, royalties and streaming agreements, contracts with suppliers, termination and extension of concessions and relinquishment of areas. João has also advised various state entities and international mining companies in the drafting and discussion of legal statutes and ancillary regulations.