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Machado Meyer

Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)

Global Guide 2026 : Brazil

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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.

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Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) - Brazil

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Full-service firm Machado Meyer is held in high regard by clients and market analysts for handling 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 its diversity and commitment to the UN's sustainable development goals.

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Work Highlights

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  • 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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  • The law firm provided not only extensive expertise and insight, but also a meticulous and client-focused approach.

    Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) respondentGlobal

  • Machado Meyer is a point of reference in the market.

    Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) respondentGlobal

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

    Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Roberta Danelon Leonhardt
    Roberta Danelon Leonhardt

    Roberta Danelon Leonhardt

    Environment partner Roberta Danelon Leonhardt receives solid endorsement from clients and peers alike for her involvement in 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.

      Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) respondentGlobal

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

      Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) respondentGlobal
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  • Nei Zelmanovits
    Nei Zelmanovits

    Nei Zelmanovits

    Renowned banking and finance partner Nei Zelmanovits deals with 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.

      Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) respondentGlobal

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

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  • Raphael Rodrigues Soré
    Raphael Rodrigues Soré

    Raphael Rodrigues Soré

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

      Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) respondentGlobal

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

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Ranked Individuals at Machado Meyer (3)

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    Roberta Danelon Leonhardt

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    Nei Zelmanovits

    Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)

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    Raphael Rodrigues Soré

    Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)

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