Environment
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 4
Email address
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+55 11 3141 9100About
Provided by Felsberg Advogados
The Environment, Sustainability and Waste department of Felsberg Advogados assists domestic and foreign clients in all areas of environmental law, with special emphasis on waste management in general, and extended producer responsibility and take-back schemes in particular, contaminated land, product and chemicals regulation, and biodiversity (genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge) matters.
We have experience in both consulting and litigation. Our environmental legal consultancy work includes drafting legal opinions, mapping and monitoring environmental legislation applicable to business activities as well as obtaining licences, authorisations and permits from environmental authorities throughout Brazil. Within our litigation practice, we represent and defend clients in courts and tribunals, administrative proceedings before environmental authorities and investigations undertaken by Public Prosecution Offices.
Chambers Review
Felsberg Advogados' well-regarded environmental department has key experience advising on a wide range of waste disposal mandates. The team is frequently instructed by significant players from the food and beverage, technology and pharmaceutical sectors to assist with reverse logistic systems, sanitation management and environmental risk assessments. It is also seasoned representing clients in cases before the Superior Courts.
Work Highlights
- Felsberg Advogados advised Owens-Illinois on the environmental assessment of the impacts and risks associated with its planned future factory in Ponta Grossa.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Their knowledge of environmental subjects is very deep. They're very prompt in dealing with our demands."
"They have extensive knowledge of the company's business, which makes it easier to deal with complex issues. We've received quick and efficient responses."
"Their knowledge of environmental subjects is very deep. They're very prompt in dealing with our demands."
"They have extensive knowledge of the company's business, which makes it easier to deal with complex issues. We've received quick and efficient responses."
Notable Practitioners
Fabricio Soler heads the firm's environment practice and is well known for his expertise in waste management.
"Fabricio has very strong and sophisticated knowledge of environmental subjects and is always very prompt in addressing our demands."
"He is always helpful, fast, knowledgeable and offers fair prices."
Ranked Lawyers at
Felsberg Advogados
Brazil
Clients
Provided by Felsberg Advogados
ABREE
Alpargatas
Brother International
Dell Technologies
ELETROS
Ingram Micro
International Paper
Magazine Luiza
Samsung Eletronica
Ype (Quimica Amparo)
Industries
Provided by Felsberg Advogados
Agribusiness
Electric and electronic equipment
Food
Paper and cellulose
Pharmaceuticals