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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

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Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) - Brazil

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What the Team is Known For

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 assisted Conselho Empresarial Brasileiro para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável (CEBDS) with a legal assessment of the bills of laws related to bioeconomy and on the draft of the decree prepared by the Bioeconomy Secretary on the Bioeconomy National Strategy.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Clara Serva
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Clara Serva
Head of Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)
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Band 1
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 leading figure in Brazil on the topic of human rights and has built a specialised team at the firm.

She exceeded expectations and met all deadlines, delivering excellent-quality work in every matter.

Clara is a competent, helpful and humane professional with a collaborative approach to leadership.

She takes a holistic approach, considering both our business and our relationship with communities. She identifies risks and presents alternatives that enable us to make informed decisions.

Adriana Mathias Baptista
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Adriana Mathias Baptista
Head of Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)
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Band 2

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 longstanding experience to advise on ESG projects, due diligence, sustainable finance and regulatory matters.

Adriana is sensational. She provides outstanding advisory services, consistently offering a range of solutions that go beyond legal aspects and address the business side as well.

Adriana is an excellent lawyer to work alongside.

Adriana is one of the best environmental lawyers in the country.

Alexei Bonamin
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Alexei Bonamin
Head of Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)
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Band 3
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 highly involved, especially in matters related to carbon credits. He has a solid reputation in the market.

Bianca Bilton Signorini Antacli
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Bianca Bilton Signorini Antacli
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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.

Bianca is very attentive and has extensive technical knowledge in the field.

Bianca is an impeccable professional. She helped and continues to help us with highly complex matters.

Bianca is a highly trained professional dedicated to the matters she handles.

Daniel Laudisio
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Daniel Laudisio
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Band 4

Capital markets partner Daniel Laudisio leads the firm's ESG department and is known for advising clients on investment matters, such as the issuance and purchase of sustainability-linked bonds, investment funds, regulatory advice and due diligence.

Luiz Carlos Silva Faria Junior
Luiz Carlos Silva Faria Junior
Associates to watch

Luiz Carlos Silva Faria Junior is a senior associate at TozziniFreire Advogados in the Business & Human Rights area. He has expertise in articulating and engaging with affected communities, civil society organisations, social movements and public bodies (environmental, Public Prosecutor’s Office, Public Defender’s Office, etc), and in advocacy at international and national organisations.

Luiz is highly knowledgeable in the field of human rights.

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Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)

Clara Serva
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Clara Serva
Head of Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)
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Band 1
Adriana Mathias Baptista
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Adriana Mathias Baptista
Head of Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)
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Band 2
Alexei Bonamin
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Alexei Bonamin
Head of Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)
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Band 3
Bianca Bilton Signorini Antacli
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Bianca Bilton Signorini Antacli
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Band 3
Daniel Laudisio
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Daniel Laudisio
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Band 4
Luiz Carlos Silva Faria Junior
Luiz Carlos Silva Faria Junior
Associates to watch

Members

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Adriana Mathias Baptista

Adriana Mathias Baptista

Head of Department

Alexei Bonamin

Alexei Bonamin

Head of Department

Clara Serva

Clara Serva

Head of Department

Danilo Lambert Vieira de Sousa

Fernanda Fossati