Department profile
Demarest Advogados

Environment

Global Guide 2026 : Brazil


Demarest Advogados

Rankings

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Environment - Brazil

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Demarest Advogados is a distinguished full-service firm displaying superb capability in environment law mandates. Its track record handling issues like reverse logistics plans, contaminated land matters and reforestation projects makes it a go-to firm in the market. The firm has additional experience assisting with administrative proceedings before regulatory agencies, air emissions compliance, and environment licensing matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Demarest advised Copel on a public civil action related to the activities of a thermoelectric power plant it operates.

Strengths

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  • Demarest handle our sensitive cases. They're environment law experts and I really like working with them.

    Environment respondentGlobal
  • A firm that offers expertise, communication, strategic vision and strong preventive action. The technical knowledge of Demarest's lawyers is an asset.

    Environment respondentGlobal
  • We were very well assisted by Demarest throughout the matters they handled for us. The firm showed ability to deal with our complex demands.

    Environment respondentGlobal
  • Demarest's team brings a lot of commercial acumen to our work together in environment law. They provide us with technical and practical legal opinions. This is what sets them apart.

    Environment respondentGlobal
  • Demarest is one of the best firms in environment law in Brazil. They have highly qualified, well-connected lawyers whom we have no problem reaching out to.

    Environment respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Luiz Fernando Henry Sant'Anna
    Band 1Luiz Fernando Henry Sant'Anna

    Luiz Fernando Henry Sant'Anna

    Luiz Fernando Henry Sant'Anna is a much-admired environment lawyer, sought after by clients for his ability to advise on an array of mandates. His experience ranges from large class actions to regulatory compliance.

    • Luiz Fernando is an environment lawyer who's always focused and effective.

      Environment respondentGlobal
    • He's great at managing crises and complex demands.

      Environment respondentGlobal
    • Luiz Fernando is a lawyer of unquestionable expertise. It's clear how he masters environment law. He's our point of reference in this field.

      Environment respondentGlobal
    • Luiz Fernando is an excellent professional, able to handle complex mandates. He does fantastic work.

      Environment respondentGlobal
  • Band 4Eduardo de Campos Ferreira
    Band 4Eduardo de Campos Ferreira

    Eduardo de Campos Ferreira

    Eduardo de Campos Ferreira is an environment lawyer who acts for high-profile clients on complex judicial and administrative disputes.

    • He's a lawyer who brings a wealth of knowledge of sensitive cases, which is priceless for the work we do together. His technique is also really good.

      Environment respondentGlobal
    • Eduardo is professional with a noteworthy legal technique, very skilful in his analyses and arguments. Plus, he'll come to your rescue at any time.

      Environment respondentGlobal
    • Eduardo is a highly experienced environment lawyer whose reputation in this field precedes him.

      Environment respondentGlobal
  • Band 4Fernanda Stefanelo
    Band 4Fernanda Stefanelo

    Fernanda Stefanelo

    Fernanda Stefanelo remains a respected environment lawyer known for her ability to advise on both contentious and non-contentious mandates.

    • Fernanda can devise highly efficient legal strategies due to her incredible knowledge of how the environmental regulatory bodies work. We feel really safe in her hands.

      Environment respondentGlobal
    • Fernanda's advice is extremely solid, clear and thorough, which we appreciate.

      Environment respondentGlobal
    • A highly skilled professional, Fernanda combines expertise in legislation, risk management and sustainability. She manages to ensure compliance without compromising our business goals.

      Environment respondentGlobal

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