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Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)

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Our ESG and Impact Investments practice area provides integrated legal advice on all issues related to corporate sustainability and the planet. With a multidisciplinary team of partners and associates, we have solid experience in legal issues related to the environment, sustainable finance, impact investing, people management, governance, risk, and compliance.

We offer expert support that enables you to link the implementation of ESG guidelines to positive economic outcomes. We help our clients meet today's demands with a strategic approach that takes into account the impact of different regulations on day-to-day business. Our focus is to find solutions that help companies modernize, become more competitive, and overcome legal complexity.

Chambers Review

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Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) - Brazil

1
Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Full-service firm Machado Meyer Advogados is held in high regard by clients and market analysts for sponsoring highly sophisticated ESG matters. The firm represents key players from multiple sectors, such as finance, mining, energy and construction, providing advice on ESG policies and compliance, sustainable finance, and carbon markets, among others. The firm is also praised for its internal ESG measures, including their diversity and commitment to the UN's SDGs.

Work Highlights

  • Machado Meyer advised UBS Securities and other underwriters of the offering of the notes issued by Banco do Brasil S.A., a transaction notable for its integration of ESG principles.

Strengths

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Machado Mayer demonstrated assertiveness, a strong business vision, and delivered customised solutions aligned with the company’s reality.

Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) respondent
Brazil

Machado Meyer is a point of reference in the market.

Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) respondent
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The law firm provided not only extensive expertise and insight, but also a meticulous and client-focused approach.

Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) respondent
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Notable Practitioners

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Roberta Danelon Leonhardt
2
Roberta Danelon Leonhardt
2
Band 2
Environment partner Roberta Danelon Leonhardt receives solid endorsement from clients and peers alike for sponsoring highly sophisticated ESG matters. She represents key players in fields such as mining and carbon credits.

I highly admire Roberta. She is specialised in environmental matters and involved in pro-bono and social issues.

Roberta is well-connected and is highly involved in pioneering discussions about ESG.

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Nei Zelmanovits
3
Nei Zelmanovits
3
Band 3

Renowned banking and finance partner Nei Zelmanovits sponsors complex matters of ESG finance. He is well known in the market for assisting clients with sustainability and diversity-linked bonds, carbon credits and other types of ESG-linked investments.

Nei is very involved with the financial side of ESG, dealing with investors.

Nei is an excellent capital markets lawyer and he handles a lot of ESG-related debt instruments.

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Eduardo de Campos Ferreira
4
Eduardo de Campos Ferreira
4
Band 4

Eduardo Ferreira joins the ESG rankings this year after showing an active performance in the sector. Ferreira has strong offering in environment fronts.

Eduardo is well regarded in the field. He is a strong litigation lawyer.

Eduardo is a great and highly dedicated lawyer.

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Raphael Rodrigues Soré
4
Raphael Rodrigues Soré
4
Band 4

Raphael Rodrigues Soré is well regarded for his experience handling compliance, investigations, and human rights issues. He provides strategic leadership for clients in handling ESG matters.

Raphael is a highly qualified professional with a clear business insight and a pragmatic approach.

Raphael consistently provides highly coherent recommendations, always considering the business context and how each decision might reflect on it. A truly exceptional individual.

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Roberta Danelon Leonhardt
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Roberta Danelon Leonhardt
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Band 2
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Nei Zelmanovits
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Nei Zelmanovits
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Band 3
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Eduardo de Campos Ferreira
4
Eduardo de Campos Ferreira
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Band 4
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Raphael Rodrigues Soré
4
Raphael Rodrigues Soré
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Band 4
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