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Veirano Advogados

Environment

Brazil Guide 2026 : Brazil


Veirano Advogados

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About

Provided by Veirano Advogados

We offer consulting services and assistance to companies in diverse sectors, including agriculture, automotive, chemical, electronics, energy, finance, food and pet food, mining, and oil and gas. Clients rely on our complete service portfolio: 

  • Support in environmental licensing processes and public hearings 
  • Evaluation of the personal liability of board members and directors concerning environmental risks
  • Advice on the legal aspects of waste and wastewater management, surface and groundwater capture, and air and noise pollution 
  • Counsel on managing contaminated sites and addressing related civil and criminal liabilities
  • Representation for clients at regulatory and judicial forums and in settlement negotiations with the Public Attorney’s Office, neighborhood groups, and other stakeholders in issues related to contaminated areas
  • Advice on environmental crisis management
  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating environmental contracts and clauses
  • Updates on changes in environmental legislation and case law
  • Drafting socio-environmental policies, as well as providing support on issues involving climate change, decarbonization and carbon credits

In the financial sector, we help institutions to evaluate their exposure – via loans or investments – to risks arising from their clients’ activities.

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Environment - Brazil

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Veirano Advogados is a well-reputed firm handling both contentious and consultancy environment law mandates. The firm is often retained by key players from the chemical, mining and energy sectors to assist with complex land contamination, protected areas and licensing matters. It has additional capabilities advising on waste management, reverse logistic systems and corporate environmental compliance consultancy.

Work Highlights

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  • Veirano Advogados advised Arauco Celulose do Brasil on the environmental licensing of its pulp mill in Mato Grosso do Sul.

Strengths

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  • Veirano Advogados' environmental team manages matters with meticulous attention to detail, demonstrating a strong understanding of the client’s business and operational realities, while striving to gain a deep insight into the issues at hand.

    Environment respondentBrazil
  • Veirano Advogados' direct involvement of partners, with in-depth and specific knowledge of the subject matter, guarantees high-quality and reliability in deliverables. Furthermore, alignment is observed among team members from the same area and other areas of the firm, which facilitates management and progress on the matter.

    Environment respondentBrazil
  • Veirano Advogados' environmental department possesses exceptional technical expertise, especially in highly complex and multifactorial areas. Their team is extremely capable of handling sensitive and high-impact cases.

    Environment respondentBrazil

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Maria Christina Motta Gueorguiev
    Band 3Maria Christina Motta Gueorguiev

    Maria Christina Motta Gueorguiev

    Maria Christina Motta Gueorguiev is a seasoned and active environment law practitioner, routinely sought after due to her prowess in disasters and ESG-related cases.

    • Maria Christina is a highly qualified professional with extensive technical expertise in environmental agencies and a strong, results-driven business mindset.

      Environment respondentBrazil
    • Maria Christina Motta Gueorguiev is a highly qualified professional with a solid technical background and excellent ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters. She demonstrates strong commitment to the quality of her work, acting in a consistent, organised and responsible manner.

      Environment respondentBrazil
    • Maria Christina's analysis is thorough and technically impeccable in environmental matters.

      Environment respondentBrazil
  • Band 5Beatriz Paulo de Frontin
    Band 5Beatriz Paulo de Frontin

    Beatriz Paulo de Frontin

    Beatriz Paulo de Frontin is an environment lawyer often sought out by mining, oil and gas, and real estate companies to provide legal opinions and assist with administrative proceedings.

    • Beatriz is an exceptional and a highly attentive professional with a keen eye for detail. She approaches each client’s legal matters with genuine care and dedication, treating them as if they were her own.

      Environment respondentBrazil
    • In addition to being highly qualified and exceptionally available, Beatriz is hands-on and solution-oriented, consistently providing the necessary guidance to support informed internal decision-making.

      Environment respondentBrazil
    • Beatriz Paulo de Frontin is a top-level partner who is always ready to help our company.

      Environment respondentBrazil

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