Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)
Global Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 2
Email address
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+55 11 3356 1800Chambers Review
Demarest Advogados is a highly respected full-service firm that provides noteworthy services in the field of ESG. The firm handles highly sophisticated mandates including matters of sustainable finance, compliance and ESG project structuring. It is endorsed by clients from a wide range of sectors, such as finance, chemicals and energy, not only for its services but also for possessing strong internal policies, such as D Impacto, aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion and a healthy workspace. New Development Bank is a new client.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Demarest handled a very sophisticated matter which had a complex equity kicker mechanism that demanded deep legal and financial knowledge."
"They are on top of ESG regulatory matters, within a broad range of sectors. It is my perception that they are really at the forefront of the market in this respect."
"The firm is very knowledgeable about ESG and could perceive the sophistication of issues we face on a daily basis and adapt their work to that."
"Demarest handled a very sophisticated matter which had a complex equity kicker mechanism that demanded deep legal and financial knowledge."
"They are on top of ESG regulatory matters, within a broad range of sectors. It is my perception that they are really at the forefront of the market in this respect."
"The firm is very knowledgeable about ESG and could perceive the sophistication of issues we face on a daily basis and adapt their work to that."
Notable Practitioners
Capital markets partner and agribusiness specialist Thiago Giantomassi advises clients from the agribusiness and energy sectors, among others, on sophisticated ESG finance mandates. He is well regarded for dealing with sustainability-linked bonds and carbon credits.
"Thiago has deep knowledge about debt structures and the capability of creating legal solutions to contribute to the success of a transaction."
Up-and-coming partner Fernanda Vianna Stefanelo is highly involved in the ESG market, leading the firm's ESG practice. She is well regarded for providing a broad range of services, from advisory on ESG policies to due diligence and compliance.
"Fernanda Stefanelo is very knowledgeable and has a strong commercial vision. Her level of service showed us that we can rely on the law firm for ESG matters."
"A pleasure to work with. She is smart, up to date, thoughtful and fun."
Ranked Lawyers at
Demarest Advogados
Brazil