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We have a multidisciplinary team strongly qualified to advise and help clients of all industries to keep up with ESG growing trends around the world. Combining the structure of a full service law firm with the expertise of our ESG attorneys, we provide legal strategies drawing on a wide and integrated approach with the goal of enhancing our client businesses.
(E) Environmental aspects
We offer advisory and litigation services drawing on the in-depth and extensive experience of our lawyers with unrivalled expertise in the most complex environmental matters, including potential impacts on M&A projects and on capital market matters. We represent clients in green financing and issuances, socioenvironmental banking policy matters, environmental due diligence, for example.
(S) Social Aspects
Our lawyers offer a breadth of expertise in advisory and litigation work and due diligence involving social issues. We advise our clients on a wide array of projects and demands to help them implement their social policies, including social policies for their production chain, in line with ESG standards.
(G) Governance aspects
Our team of specialists provides services related to the implementation and monitoring of corporate governance structures of both publicly-held companies and closely-held companies. We advise clients on compliance with a broad range of governance rules imposed by competent regulatory and self-regulatory agencies in diverse industries.
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Widely respected Pinheiro Neto Advogados is held in high esteem by clients and market analysts for sponsoring highly significant and sophisticated ESG mandates. The firm draws from the experience of its distinguished teams in the environment, capital markets and agribusiness, among others, to advise clients on ESG finance, structuring of policies and compliance.
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Pinheiro Neto assisted the University of Oxford through its Net Zero Regulation and Policy Hub with the development of a study through pro-bono partnerships with 48 leading law firms around the world to provide the most detailed view of how key economic rules are aligning to climate goals.
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The quality of Pinheiro Neto’s deliverables is impressive, not only from a legal standpoint but also for their clarity and objectivity, which are highly valued by our internal legal department.
Their main differentiator is the partner’s availability whenever needed, combined with assertiveness.
Their strengths are the experience of the team, the innovation in their guidelines, and their resilience in the face of difficulties.
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Werner is highly prepared to handle complex issues and solve problems, consistently demonstrating a strong sense of urgency and excellent availability.
Werner understands the weaknesses and knows which issues should be prioritised. Having someone like him on your side is truly invaluable.
Werner brings a transversal perspective and demonstrates strong alignment with the company’s strategic business vision.
André Vivan de Souza is a well-regarded environmental lawyer frequently sought out by clients for handling carbon market and forestry issues, as well as advising on international regulation.
Andre Vivan assisted with complex matters and greatly contributed to our decision-making process.
Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)
Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)
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Werner Grau Neto
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Practice area: Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)
Location: Brazil
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