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Advice for the Implementation of Projects in Amazonia:

The firm has extensive experience in advising on the implementation of economic projects, in addition to having knowledge of the singularities of the region. It has a multidisciplinary team that deals with different areas of law and always with a view to serving the entrepreneur’s interests within sustainable development standards.

Environmental, Land & Mining Law:

The firm has experience in handling environmental and mining issues in general and in Amazonia in particular, with extensive practice in actions related to the implementation and operation of mining projects, genetic resources, whether or not associated to traditional knowledge, forest management, fishing, agrarian and agroindustrial issues, with the effective participation in the follow-up of administrative procedures, including administrative defenses, environmental licensing processes, public hearings, implementation of mineral easements and mining rights in general, as well as those with judicial nature, always with a focus on the results obtained and the objectives of its clients.


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Environment - Brazil

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Silveira, Athias, Soriano de Mello, Bentes, Lobato & Scaff – Advogados is a Belém-based environment law department often retained by significant players from the energy and natural resources sector to assist with matters in the North Region of Brazil, offering particular insight into the specific regulations of the Amazônia Legal area. The practice is focused on representing clients in contentious mandates arising from waste management and water contamination.

Work Highlights

  • Silveira Athias represented Alunorte in several legal matters related to the waste management of its facilities in Barcarena/PA.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jorge Alex Nunes Athias
3
Jorge Alex Nunes Athias
3
Band 3

Jorge Alex Nunes Athias is routinely sought after by companies from the mining and waste management sectors to assist with environment law-related judicial and administrative disputes, as well as legal opinions and licensing matters.

Jorge Alex is a point of reference in environmental law.

Jorge Alex has a massive reputation in this field. He greatly reassures us with his knowledge and wows our foreign stakeholders. An impeccable professional.

Jorge Alex has an extensive experience in environmental litigation.

Paula Vianna
5
Paula Vianna
5
Band 5

Paula Vianna is lawyer who actively represents clients in disputes related to environmental damages and negotiation with public authorities.

Paula has extensive experience in environmental litigation and always seeks effective solutions that guarantee the best results for us.

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Environment

Jorge Alex Nunes Athias
3
Jorge Alex Nunes Athias
3
Band 3
Paula Vianna
5
Paula Vianna
5
Band 5

Members

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Fábio Flores

Paula Vianna

Ricardo Serruya Soriano de Mello