LAWYER PROFILE

Antonio Augusto Reis

Global 2026

Mattos Filho

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Environment

Brazil

1 year ranked

Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)

Brazil

4 years ranked

About

Provided by Mattos Filho

Practice Areas

Environmental Law & Climate Change; ESG; Energy Transition.

Career

Antonio has experience in legal consulting and environmental litigation. He advises on M&A and financial transactions, audits, project structuring, environmental licensing processes, consultations, and opinions in general. He also works with the firm’s ESG (Environmental, Social & Corporate Governance) practice, a pioneer in the Brazilian legal market. Antonio assists with judicial and administrative litigation and consensual conflict resolution – including negotiating conduct adjustment agreements (TACs) – representing local and international clients from the energy, oil and gas, mining, steel, chemical, transportation, telecommunications, real estate, sanitation and waste management, agribusiness, pulp and paper, and forest exploitation industries. He is also an officer of the Environment, Health and Safety Committee of the International Bar Association (IBA).

Education

Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio)

Bachelor of Laws

Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio)

Specialization in Environmental Law

Pace University School of Law (USA).

Master of Environmental Law (LL.M.)

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Environment - Brazil

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Antonio Augusto Reis is held in high regard for his ability to handle large environment law mandates, and has particular expertise in judicial and administrative disputes.

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Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) - Brazil

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Well-regarded environment partner Antonio Augusto Reis assists clients in a variety of ESG matters, including sustainability-linked bonds, carbon credits, ESG policies and environmental licensing.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Antonio offers great availability, technical capacity and creative solutions.
EnvironmentChambers Global Guide
Antonio is one of the few who can align business perspectives with the guiding principles of combating climate change.
EnvironmentChambers Global Guide
Antonio is a great lawyer and the reason why we hired his firm. He handled a very sensitive matter for us, reassuring us from day one. His technique was essential to the case's resolution.
EnvironmentChambers Global Guide
He always adds to the discussions with his broad knowledge of ESG. Antonio has great business vision.
Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)Chambers Global Guide
Antonio is an excellent professional, with a strong market presence, technical expertise, and a keen sensitivity to negotiation dynamics.
Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)Chambers Global Guide