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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.


Chambers Review

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Environment - Brazil

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Bichara Advogados' experienced environment law department provides services encompassing consultancy and sector-related disputes. It is often retained by domestic and international clients from the construction, energy and telecommunications sectors to assist with administrative proceedings before IBAMA, environmental damages and licence disputes. The team has additional capabilities advising on air pollution matters.

Work Highlights

  • Bichara represented Votorantim in a public civil action related to its mining operations in Sergipe.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Luciana Gil
3
Luciana Gil
3
Band 3

Luciana Gil primarily handles environment law-related judicial and administrative disputes, with particular expertise in damages litigation.

Besides showing great knowledge on the subject, Luciana was a skilful team coordinator as well as flexible when it came to deadline adjustments.

Luciana has commercial vision and offers good service.

Luciana is a great lawyer. Extremely meticulous, with a keen eye for the details of the case. An unimpeachable professional.

Patrícia Mendanha Dias
U
Patrícia Mendanha Dias
U
Up and Coming

Patricia Mendanha Dias is a lawyer who routinely undertakes carbon market-related work for big clients in the banking and agribusiness industries.

Patricia is a really good lawyer who delivers impeccable work. I really commend her performance in carbon market-related matters.

Patricia showed in-depth knowledge of the nuances of carbon market projects. She provided us with great insights during our collaboration.

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Luciana Gil
3
Luciana Gil
3
Band 3
Patrícia Mendanha Dias
U
Patrícia Mendanha Dias
U
Up and Coming

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