Department profile
CGM Advogados

Environment

Brazil Guide 2026 : Brazil


CGM Advogados

About

Provided by CGM Advogados

Our environmental and sustainability practice covers all issues related to environmental law. We assist projects involving the assessment and allocation of environmental risks in corporate and capital market transactions, for both domestic and foreign companies from the most diverse industry segments, including energy, agribusiness, chemical, automotive, pulp and paper, and consumer goods.

We act in cases involving the management of complex contaminated areas, as well as in the strategic conduct of judicial and administrative environmental proceedings, including civil inquiries filed by the Public Prosecutor’s Office and negotiation of Conduct Adjustment Agreements.

We advise on issues related to environmental licensing, forest code, environmental responsibility, climate change, and native wood exports, as well as on the management of sustainability projects and value chains.

Chambers Review

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Environment - Brazil

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

CGM Advogados is a law firm with an environment law practice heavily focused on sustainability initiatives. Its prowess in consultancy work related to reverse logistics procedures and carbon credit project structuring has garnered it important clients from the automotive, fashion and food industries.

Work Highlights

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  • CGM Advogados advised Popp Forest Products on compliance with Brazilian regulations governing the exploration, trade and export of native timber, supporting the client’s defense in proceedings initiated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection concerning the requirements of the U.S. Lacey Act.

Strengths

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  • CGM Advogados' team is outstanding in both communication and collaboration. They excel at engaging with their clients on complex cross-border technical matters and I could not be more pleased with this relationship.

    Environment respondentBrazil
  • CGM Advogados has an experienced technical legal team with strong strategic capabilities, enabling it to guide clients through the complex legal processes they often face, delivering practical and solution-oriented outcomes.

    Environment respondentBrazil
  • CGM Advogados stand out on highly complex cases. Their team demonstrates impeccable knowledge of environmental law.

    Environment respondentBrazil

Members

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  • Anderson Moura

    Head of Department

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