Environment
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 2
Chambers Review
Graça Couto, Sequerra, Levitinas, Bicudo, Leal & Abby Advogados is widely respected for its environmental 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.
Graça Couto, Sequerra, Levitinas, Bicudo, Leal & Abby Advogados is widely respected for its environmental 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.
Work Highlights
- Graça Couto represented Eneva in a lawsuit and before the Public Prosecutor’s Office regarding alleged failure to ensure free, prior, and informed consultation with the indigenous communities
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have great capacity to meet complex demands, with exemplary technical substance and a consistent attitude towards internal clients. They are always proactive and available."
"They are very on top of the market"
"They have great capacity to meet complex demands, with exemplary technical substance and a consistent attitude towards internal clients. They are always proactive and available."
"They are very on top of the market"
Notable Practitioners
Oscar Graça Couto is a well-respected lawyer in the environmental space. His broad expertise includes advising on complex environmental litigation as well as consultancy.
Oscar Graça Couto is a well-respected lawyer in the environmental space. His broad expertise includes advising on complex environmental litigation as well as consultancy.
"Oscar is an authority in the environmental law area, is always available and hands-on."
"Oscar is an excellent professional. He is a point of reference in the area in which he operates and is still available to support our demands."
Guilherme Leal has a broad practice that allows him to assist clients on a range of matters including climate change issues and high-profile disputes.
"He is a great professional, with extensive technical knowledge to meet complex demands on environmental topics."
"Guilherme is a committed professional who always acts in a helpful and efficient manner, seeking to serve the best interests of the client."
Alexandre Abby remains an active practitioner representing clients in contentious matters in the environmental field.
Ranked Lawyers at
Graça Couto, Sequerra, Levitinas, Bicudo, Leal & Abby Advogados
Brazil