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Graça Couto, Sequerra, Levitinas, Bicudo, Leal & Abby Advogados

Environment

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Graça Couto, Sequerra, Levitinas, Bicudo, Leal & Abby Advogados

Rankings

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Environment - Brazil

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Graça Couto, Sequerra, Levitinas, Bicudo, Leal & Abby Advogados is widely respected for its environment law practice. Throughout the years, it has advised major oil and gas companies on sensitive matters and high-stakes litigation. It continues to be regularly called upon to assist on issues arising out of major environmental disasters, in addition to both contentious and non-contentious matters. The team also handles licence and waste disposal management matters and is also known for its expertise on administrative proceedings before IBAMA. It has particular know-how on dealing with environmental damages related to the marine ecosystem.

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Work Highlights

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  • Graça Couto, Sequerra, Levitinas, Bicudo, Leal & Abby Advogados represented Copel Geração e Transmissão in a class action brought by the Public Prosecutor’s Office of Mato Grosso, which alleged environmental and structural impacts arising from the controlled lowering of the Colíder Hydroelectric Plant reservoir.

Strengths

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  • Graça Couto, Sequerra, Levitinas, Bicudo, Leal & Abby Advogados’ team demonstrates a strong understanding of the environment in which we operate, including its regulatory and commercial challenges. Their recommendations are practical and well aligned with the company’s objectives, providing greater confidence in the decision-making process.

    Environment respondentBrazil

  • I find Graça Couto highly technically prepared. They have a high level of knowledge, with a notably strong academic dimension that is very interesting. I believe their intellectual strength is a key differentiator.

    Environment respondentBrazil

  • Graça Couto, Sequerra, Levitinas, Bicudo, Leal & Abby Advogados' service levels and responsiveness are flawless. Their team showcases a high level of depth of knowledge and technical ability.

    Environment respondentBrazil

Notable Practitioners

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  • Oscar Graça Couto
    Oscar Graça Couto

    Oscar Graça Couto

    Top-tier partner Oscar Graça Couto is a well-respected environment lawyer. His broad expertise includes representing clients on complex environmental litigation matters as well as providing them with legal opinions.

    • Oscar is highly active in environmental matters and has a strong reputation. He participates in boards and in high-level discussions, moving seamlessly across both public and private spheres in a unique way.

      Environment respondentBrazil

    • Oscar Graça Couto is a leading reference in environmental law in Brazil, standing out for the great care and dedication he brings to every case. He handles highly complex matters and has an outstanding strategic vision, offering alternatives I would never have considered. Oscar truly thinks outside the box.

      Environment respondentBrazil

    • Oscar Graça Couto has extensive experience and strong recognition in the market. His role is highly strategic and his seniority is a significant asset.

      Environment respondentBrazil
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  • Guilherme Leal
    Guilherme Leal

    Guilherme Leal

    Guilherme Leal has a broad practice that allows him to assist clients on a range of environment law matters, including climate change issues and high-profile disputes.

    • Guilherme Leal stands out for his strong technical expertise, accessibility and ability to build strong relationships. He approaches matters with intelligence and thoughtful consideration, remaining mindful of the broader implications of his advice, which supports more secure decision-making -particularly on sensitive environmental issues.

      Environment respondentBrazil

    • Guilherme offers extensive knowledge of the sector as well as a pragmatic approach to mandates.

      Environment respondentBrazil

    • Guilherme Leal is a great lawyer who is technically skilled in environmental matters.

      Environment respondentBrazil
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  • Alexandre Abby
    Alexandre Abby

    Alexandre Abby

    Alexandre Abby remains an active practitioner representing clients in contentious matters in the environmental field.

    • Alexandre Abby possesses a high level of technical expertise and acts strategically in contentious environmental matters.

      Environment respondentBrazil

    • Alexandre is active in environmental law litigation and is noted for his competency.

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