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Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown

Environment

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Tauil & Chequer environmental lawyers provide a full range of services to domestic and international corporations, such as: dispute resolution (including judicial and administrative litigation), compliance, consulting on environmental issues, negotiating with public entities and holders of interests and rights, environmental permitting, analysis of environmental studies, environmental audits and assessment of potential environmental liabilities (including civil, administrative and criminal). In the realm of commercial transactions, our team works on the environmental aspects of a wide range of matters, including mergers and acquisitions, purchase, sale, financing and leasing of assets and real estate properties.

We represent clients from a variety of industries and sectors, including oil and gas (upstream, midstream and downstream projects), power (generation and transmission), mining, steel, paper and pulp, chemical, transportation (road transport, rail transport, pipes, ports, and terminals), agribusiness, forest exploration and real estate, pursuing multiple environmental solutions.

In addition, T&C has been assisting clients in renewable energy (e.g. biofuels, wind energy, solar energy and waste-to-energy) and climate change issues.


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Environment - Brazil

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown is a highly regarded full-service firm boasting strong experience advising significant players from the agribusiness, mining and oil and gas industries. It is respected for its ability to manage high-profile environmental crises, in addition to matters concerning indigenous areas and solid waste management. The team offers complementary capabilities representing clients in administrative proceedings before the relevant authorities.

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Work Highlights

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  • Tauil & Chequer Advogados, in association with Mayer Brown, represented Eletronorte in a civil class action brought by multiple indigenous associations seeking recognition of alleged rights to share in the economic results of the Tucuruí Hydroelectric Plant, as well as compensation for claimed collective moral and social damages arising from its development and operation.

Strengths

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  • What truly distinguishes Tauil & Chequer Advogados' team is its ability to combine deep technical knowledge of Brazilian environmental law with strong strategic and commercial judgement. The team does not limit itself to identifying legal risks; it consistently translates complex regulatory, administrative and environmental exposure into clear, actionable guidance that supports decision-making under tight timelines.

    Environment respondentBrazil

  • Tauil & Chequer Advogados offers strong technical expertise combined with a highly strategic and business-oriented approach. What truly sets them apart is their responsiveness, clarity and proactivity. Their team consistently anticipate issues provididing clear and straightforward guidance.

    Environment respondentBrazil

  • Tauil & Chequer Advogados works on a variety of environmental causes, always in a very diligent and proactive manner. They also provide advice on highly complex environmental and regulatory consultations, demonstrating refined technical expertise and competence. Their team is organised, detail-oriented and highly technical.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Luiz Gustavo Bezerra
    Luiz Gustavo Bezerra

    Luiz Gustavo Bezerra

    Luiz Gustavo Bezerra is able to advise on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious environment law mandates, with noteworthy expertise in biofuels, sustainability and climate change.

    • Luiz Gustavo Bezerra is recognised for his technical excellence, sound judgement and ability to handle complex and sensitive matters at the highest level. His strategic oversight and extensive experience instil significant credibility and inspire confidence on the most challenging mandates.

      Environment respondentBrazil

    • Luiz Gustavo demonstrates an impeccable attitude, marked by diligence and close attention to critical demands. He is also adept at ensuring his team remains well integrated and aligned with top-notch client service standards.

      Environment respondentBrazil

    • Luiz Gustavo Bezerra always attends all meetings and demonstrates a deep understanding of the details of the matters he is involved in. This gives us confidence that we are being assisted by a senior person who is well-integrated with his team.

      Environment respondentBrazil
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