Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 1
About
Provided by TozziniFreire Advogados
TozziniFreire's ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) Group has a multidisciplinary approach composed of professionals with experience and expertise in the areas of Environmental Law, Human Rights, Corporate Governance, Climate Change, Carbon Market, Sustainable and Impact Investing, Green and Social Finance, Renewable Energy, Data Privacy and Compliance.
Our team has proven experience in the most diverse ESG legal issues, including:
- ESG diagnosis, investigation and compliance;
- Sustainable and impact investing and green and social finance;
- Structuring products in the carbon market and providing legal assistance in climate change;
- Review of corporate governance;
- Implementation of ESG structure;
- Elaboration of ESG policies, codes, practices and disclosures;
- Legal audit focused on ESG aspects;
- ESG crisis management and government relations on ESG issues;
- ESG disputes and climate litigation; and
- Supply chain diligence.
Chambers Review
Prestigious firm TozziniFreire Advogados has a top-tier ESG department, qualified to deal with sophisticated and significant matters involving ESG policies and compliance, sustainable finance, carbon markets and human rights. The firm represents clients from the financial, infrastructure, tourism and energy sectors, among others. TozziniFreire also receives strong endorsement from clients and peers alike for its internal ESG and diversity and inclusion policies, including TFInclusão.
Work Highlights
- TozziniFreire Advogados assisted Eletrobras with an assessment on human rights risks, opportunities and best practices.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are highly knowledgeable in the field of environmental of ESG. TozziniFreire's responsiveness and ability to meet deadlines are excellent."
"They team is robust, amazing and has a lot of expertise in the carbon market and environmental rights concerning issues of waste, climate change and water resources."
"Their knowledge in understanding how to handle regulation in public sectors, such as BNDSE, is outstanding. TozziniFreire's client service is impeccable."
"They are highly knowledgeable in the field of environmental of ESG. TozziniFreire's responsiveness and ability to meet deadlines are excellent."
"They team is robust, amazing and has a lot of expertise in the carbon market and environmental rights concerning issues of waste, climate change and water resources."
"Their knowledge in understanding how to handle regulation in public sectors, such as BNDSE, is outstanding. TozziniFreire's client service is impeccable."
Notable Practitioners
Renowned environment partner Adriana Mathias Baptista is highly commended by market analysts for assisting clients from a wide range of sectors in highly relevant and sophisticated ESG mandates. She draws from her long-standing experience to advise on ESG projects, due diligence, sustainable finance and regulatory matters.
"Adriana is a very empowered, transparent and expert lawyer. She knows a lot about bioremediation, is reliable and demands that from our company too. She helps us with risk mitigation."
"She is a partner with a robust technical background who is highly available to understand the particularities of our company. Adriana has a broad vision and knows how to involve the entire team."
"Adriana is a very flexible lawyer who approaches the subject without much legalese."
Financial markets and agribusiness specialist Alexei Bonamin is recognised for leading the firm's highly sophisticated and pioneering ESG finance mandates, which include the issuance of ESG-linked bonds and carbon credits advisory. He is endorsed by peers and clients from various sectors, especially banking and finance.
"Alexei is a highly experienced senior lawyer. We really appreciate his work."
"He is highly active in the governance and in the carbon market arena."
"He is a senior lawyer with experience in various practices. Alexei is a well-established lawyer in capital markets who has made a huge effort to ensure that financial institutions fit into ESG."
Business and human rights specialist Clara Serva makes a significant ranking debut after receiving high praise from clients and market commentators for her noteworthy practice in the fields of corporate responsibility and human rights, as well as her strong involvement with the third sector. Clara advises clients on human rights due diligence, compliance and the development of ESG policies.
"Clara is a dedicated lawyer who is focused on social responsibility projects."
"She is highly recognised for her work in human rights. Clara has a profound approach in her interactions with clients."
"Clara is one of the greatest experts in human rights in Brazil. She is an extremely accessible partner who is a point of reference in the field, also bringing a broader perspective."
Experienced environment partner Bianca Bilton Signorini Antacli is well regarded in the market for being involved in ESG mandates and advising highly relevant clients in compliance, litigation and regulatory matters.
"She combines knowledge with accessibility. Bianca is always available and provides high-quality work."
"Bianca is a rising partner who has been taking on cases of great relevance."
"Bianca works in the environmental field and has been handling important matters. She is becoming a leading figure at the firm."
Experienced partner Vladimir is a pioneer in climate change and the carbon market in Brazil. He has a strong offering in environmental and real estate law.
"Vladimir is highly knowledgeable about the environment, real estate and rural property law. He is a great communicator who displays broad knowledge."
"He is a senior lawyer with a strong offering in social matters."
"He is highly active in environmental and real estate law."
Ranked Lawyers at
TozziniFreire Advogados
Brazil
Members
Provided by TozziniFreire Advogados
Head of Department
Head of Department
Head of Department
Danilo Lambert Vieira de Sousa
Fernanda Fossati