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Silveira, Athias, Soriano de Mello, Bentes & Lobato – Advogados

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Advice for the Implementation of Projects in Amazonia:

The firm has extensive experience in advising on the implementation of economic projects, in addition to having knowledge of the singularities of the region. It has a multidisciplinary team that deals with different areas of law and always with a view to serving the entrepreneur’s interests within sustainable development standards.

Environmental, Land & Mining Law:

The firm has experience in handling environmental and mining issues in general and in Amazonia in particular, with extensive practice in actions related to the implementation and operation of mining projects, genetic resources, whether or not associated to traditional knowledge, forest management, fishing, agrarian and agroindustrial issues, with the effective participation in the follow-up of administrative procedures, including administrative defenses, environmental licensing processes, public hearings, implementation of mineral easements and mining rights in general, as well as those with judicial nature, always with a focus on the results obtained and the objectives of its clients.

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Environment - Brazil

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Athias, Soriano de Mello, Bentes & Lobato – Advogados is a Belém-based environment law department often retained by significant players from the energy and natural resources sector to assist with matters in the North Region of Brazil, offering particular insight into the specific regulations of the Amazônia Legal area. The practice is focused on representing clients in contentious mandates arising from waste management and water contamination.

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Work Highlights

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  • Athias, Soriano de Mello, Bentes & Lobato – Advogados represented Pará Pigmentos in an annulment action challenging a fine imposed by IBAMA for the alleged operation of a potentially polluting activity without the required environmental licence.

Strengths

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  • Athias, Soriano de Mello, Bentes & Lobato – Advogados are always up-to-date with evolving demands, actively seeking networking opportunities and committed to defending our interests.

    Environment respondentBrazil

  • Athias, Soriano de Mello, Bentes & Lobato – Advogados has a team with outstanding technical expertise and a strong understanding of the client’s business and culture, consistently delivering strategic contributions.

    Environment respondentBrazil

  • Athias, Soriano de Mello, Bentes & Lobato – Advogados is a highly influential and well-known firm in the state of Pará. Their team is very technically skilled, has strong expertise in environmental law and is super familiar with the mining sector.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Jorge Alex Nunes Athias
    Jorge Alex Nunes Athias

    Jorge Alex Nunes Athias

    Jorge Alex Nunes Athias continues to be sought out by companies from the mining and waste management sectors to assist with environment law-related judicial and administrative disputes, as well as legal opinions and licensing matters.

    • Jorge Alex Nunes Athias is highly regarded for his extensive knowledge and deep understanding of the Amazon region, particularly the state of Pará. He combines significant expertise in environmental law with an excellent reputation and a strong academic foundation.

      Environment respondentBrazil

    • Jorge Alex Nunes Athias is an excellent professional who is highly strategic.

      Environment respondentBrazil

    • Jorge Alex is a leading expert in environmental law.

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  • Paula Vianna
    Paula Vianna

    Paula Vianna

    Paula Vianna is well praised to represent clients in disputes related to environmental damages and negotiation with public authorities.

    • Paula has high technical skills and is very accurate with her advice.

      Environment respondentBrazil

    • Paula Vianna is widely recognised in the state of Pará and exudes confidence in the environmental law arena.

      Environment respondentBrazil

    • Paula provides high-quality work in environmental law.

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