Carlos Americo specializes mining and oil and gas, advising local and international companies in regulatory, contractual and corporate matters. His experience includes major mergers and acquisitions, project financing and joint ventures involving natural resources companies.

Mr. Castro has published several articles in specialized legal publications in the natural resources sector and has spoken in international legal seminars, such as in the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation.

Bar Admissions
Brazilian Bar Association (Chapter of Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and Rio Grande do Sul)

Education
Academy of American and International Law (1977)
International and Comparative Law Center
Southwestern Legal Foundation, Dallas, Texas

Corporate and Tax Law Course (1975)
Getulio Vargas Foundation, RJ - Brazil

Legal Status of Foreign Capital in Brazil (1970)
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro Law School

Stock Market Legislation (1969)

LL.B. (1969)
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro Law School

Significant Accomplishments
Carlos Americo was indicated by the English publication Chambers & Partners as an "Attorney of Reference" in the areas of Energy & Natural Resources: Mining; was elected an "Attorney of Reference" in the area of Mining Law by the Who's Who Legal survey conducted by the English group Law Business Research.

Professional Associations

• International Bar Association
  

Chambers of Commerce and Associations

- American Chamber of Commerce - Rio de Janeiro (AMCHAM-RJ);
- British Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Brazil (Britcham);
- Deutsch-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK);
- Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation.