Pinheiro Neto Advogados, Environment | Chambers Brazil Profile

About

Provided by Pinheiro Neto Advogados

With deep knowledge of the environmental regulations and the ability to anticipate problems and risks, we work to generate value to our clients under a complex regulatory environment that includes investigations, administrative and judicial proceedings, mainly of collective nature.

By providing a multidisciplinary approach for advisory and litigation matters, due diligences, and support to strategic environmental topics, we orchestrate legal solutions of excellence to face current legal challenges.

In the regulatory area, we offer advice within the scope of the Brazilian Forestry Code, the National Policy on Climate Change, the Pesticides Law, the Seed Law, the Biosafety Law, among several other legal frameworks at federal, state and municipal level.

We have a long history of work with the Brazilian Environment and Renewable Natural Resources Institute (Ibama), the National Technical Biosafety Commission (CTNBio), the Ministry of Agriculture, and the Public Prosecution Office.

We assist multilateral bodies and are pioneer in joint actions between public agencies and the private sector in the search for solutions to environmental liabilities.

Chambers Review

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Environment - Brazil

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Pinheiro Neto Advogados' environment team has a bench strength like no other to handle some of the most complex matters in the market. It forged its talents within its widely admired career development programme and went on to be the home of some of the most respected practitioners in the sector. The team's track record of handling large-scale environmental disasters, mining projects near protected areas and waste disposal management is enviable. The firm also excels at handling licensing matters related to the development of infrastructure projects. Pinheiro Neto caters to an impressive roster of clients from Brazil's most prominent industries.

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Work Highlights

Provided by Pinheiro Neto Advogados

Pinheiro Neto acted for TÜV SÜD on legal matters arising from the environmental disaster caused by the Dam I collapse in Brumadinho, Minas Gerais.

Strengths

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This is the best law firm for environmental issues that we use. Very good responsiveness and great at meeting deadlines.

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It is a team with in-depth knowledge of local and international legislation.

Environment respondent
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They are very committed to their clients. The team's knowledge of the market and economic issues that can impact the client is noted.

Environment respondent
Brazil

This is the best law firm for environmental issues that we use. Very good responsiveness and great at meeting deadlines.

Environment respondent
Brazil

It is a team with in-depth knowledge of local and international legislation.

Environment respondent
Brazil

They are very committed to their clients. The team's knowledge of the market and economic issues that can impact the client is noted.

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Notable Practitioners

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Werner Grau Neto

Band 1

Werner Grau Neto is a distinguished authority in the environmental field and able to adeptly advise on the full range of environment work from disputes to consulting.

Werner Grau Neto has a solid track record in this field and in-depth knowledge.

He is an authority in the subject. He has a broad knowledge and is very available.

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Alexandre O. Jorge

Band 2

Alexandre Jorge is a trusted adviser to clients, noted for his expertise on high-profile environmental disputes.

He has an excellent vision of the business and concerns himself with seeking solutions that are aligned with the company's condition. He really cares about providing a tailor-made service.

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Luis Celso Cecilio Leite Ribeiro

Band 3

Luis Celso Cecilio Leite Ribeiro has considerable expertise advising on high-profile environmental disputes.

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André Vivan de Souza

Band 4

André Vivan de Souza is relied upon by corporate clients for representation in complex disputes. He also impresses with his expertise on waste management issues.

He offered an impeccable professional treatment and solid technical and business knowledge, in addition to always being available to support in the demands.

He is flexible and available for any problems that arise outside of business hours.

André Vivan de Souza is relied upon by corporate clients for representation in complex disputes. He also impresses with his expertise on waste management issues.

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