About

Provided by Lobo de Rizzo Advogados

We act as strategic partners, advising clients on a wide range of environmental issues under Brazil’s constantly evolving legislation. Our team is known for its meticulous project structuring and in-depth assessments of environmental risks and impacts across various industrial sectors.

Another key strength is our robust environmental litigation practice. We represent clients in high-stakes disputes, including Civil Class Actions, Popular Actions, Civil Inquiries, and in administrative proceedings before environmental agencies across Brazil. This detail-oriented approach distinguishes us in areas such as greenfield project evaluation for industrial complex implementation and brownfield (contaminated area) management.

Specialized Team

Our team includes professionals with dual academic backgrounds, combining legal expertise with scientific training. For instance, Amália S. Botter Fabbri holds degrees in Law and Geography, while Joana Cristina Bernardini is trained in Law and Biology.

Comprehensive Environmental Services

Unlike many firms where environmental litigation is handled by generalists, ours is led by specialists. We offer end-to-end support, from advisory and compliance to litigation, this integrated approach ensures more strategic and technically informed solutions.

High-Profile Case Experience

As part of a full-service firm, we manage complex, high-impact cases across sectors, with a strong track record in multidisciplinary and strategic environmental matters.

Chambers Review

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Environment - Brazil

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Lobo de Rizzo Advogados is a respected firm with an impressive portfolio of clients from the automotive, mining and food industries. Its expertise spans reverse logistics, licensing and waste management issues, in addition to due diligence arising from M&A. The firm also acts before the administrative authorities and the judiciary on environmental damage cases related to air emissions and chemical spills.

Work Highlights

  • Lobo de Rizzo advised Origem Energia on the analysis of licensing processes and studies and reports related to groundwater contamination mapped by Transpetro.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Renata Pires Castanho
3
Renata Pires Castanho
Head of Environment
3
Band 3
Renata Pires Castanho is a known adviser to clients in the mining, chemical and real estate sectors. Her broad knowledge spans from judicial disputes to administrative proceedings.

She offers excellent knowledge and leadership.

Renata is an excellent lawyer.

Renata is very focused and up to date on environmental issues.

Amália S. Botter Fabbri
U
Amália S. Botter Fabbri
U
Up and Coming

Up and Coming partner, Amália Botter Fabbri is noted for her expertise on licensing, administrative proceedings and judicial disputes.

Amalia is a great lawyer - well prepared and always sees things with fresh eyes.

She is an excellent professional. She offers exemplary dedication in the processes.

Amália Botter Fabbri is a standout associate noted for her expertise on licensing, administrative proceedings and judicial disputes.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Environment

Renata Pires Castanho
3
Renata Pires Castanho
Head of Environment
3
Band 3
Amália S. Botter Fabbri
U
Amália S. Botter Fabbri
U
Up and Coming

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