Environment

Bichara Advogados' environment area works for different kind of segments, such as: i) energy, including renewable sources, such as wind turbines; ii) telecommunications, iii) oil & gas, including seismic activities, iv) highway and railway concessionaires, v) mining, vi) ports; vii) pulp and paper industry, viii) construction companies, ix) shopping malls, x) petrochemical industry, xi) cement and iron companies, xii) sanitation, xiii) water and waste management, ix) agribusiness, x) saline industry, among others.

The environmental services rendered comprise judicial litigation, administrative proceedings before the Public Authorities, such as Environmental Agencies and Public Prosecutors, and legal advice.

We work closely with our clients in a proactive way, aiming to prevent their over-exposure and hence minimising risks of liabilities in the civil, administrative and criminal spheres, such as outrageous indemnity claims, penalties and other applied sanctions.

A special feature of the Environment Area is the partner’s involvement in all issues, regardless of the costs involved or the type of demand, as well as the special focus of the department on providing quick answers and on coming alongside the clients in order to offer a personalised service, a high level of support and good technical knowledge.

We also have a highly qualified team, which is ready to support clients with any environmental issue.