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Provided by Campos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA Piper

Campos Mello Advogados is a full-service law firm with over 40 years of experience in Brazil and has been collaborating with DLA Piper- one of the largest law firms globally - since 2010. This relationship allows access to a platform with over 5,000 lawyers, in 90 offices and more than 40 countries.

This unique network ensures access to knowledge, best practices, and qualified information, which allows the firm to have in-depth knowledge of different sectors of the economy and company sizes. This results in a business-oriented approach to clients, seeking innovative and effective solutions. The result is high-quality legal advice and integrated solutions capable of meeting the needs of the most demanding market standards.


Environment

Campos Mello Advogados offers effective legal advice on strategic topics in Environmental Litigation and Environmental Legal Consulting.

Environmental issues are of strategic importance to numerous industries, such as manufacturing and power, where CMA has vast experience and extensive knowledge in regulatory matters, as well as in administrative, civil, and criminal litigation. Our expertise makes us the “go-to” law firm for clients seeking legal advice and support on a wide range of environmental issues.

We also provide strategic legal support and representation in administrative and judicial proceedings involving environmental matters.


Chambers Review

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Environment - Brazil
5
Band 5
What the Team is Known For

Rio de Janeiro-based Campos Mello Advogados is a robust group, regularly engaged by important clients from the beverage, chemical and agribusiness industries. The firm is renowned for its assistance with licensing, litigation and negotiation with agencies and public prosecutors in matters related to environment. The team is also skilled on general environmental counselling.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Vilmar Gonçalves
5
Vilmar Gonçalves
Head of Environment
5
Band 5

Vilmar Gonçalves enters the table as he showcases a high level of involvement in the environment arena. He demonstrates expertise in representing clients from a range of sectors, such as energy, agribusiness and transport.

"His understanding of the law and his ability to argue persuasively are truly impressive."

"Vilmar Gonçalves is an excellent environmental law expert, who has delivered outstanding work. He is quick, responsive, committed and understands the client's business."

"We appreciate his brilliant knowledge of the law and his smart strategies."

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Vilmar Gonçalves
5
Vilmar Gonçalves
Head of Environment
5
Band 5

Members

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Vilmar Gonçalves

Vilmar Gonçalves

Head of Department