LAWYER PROFILE

Eduardo de Campos Ferreira

Global 2026

Demarest Advogados

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Crisis Management

Brazil

1 year ranked

Environment

Brazil

1 year ranked

Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)

Brazil

2 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Partner in Environmental, Mining, Energy, Litigation, Crisis management and ESG and impact businesses.

Career

Specialist in the environmental area, with a prominent practice in judicial and administrative litigations related to several topics of such subject. Furthermore, Ferreira has a solid experience in the area of consulting, providing strategic environmental assistance and consulting on critical issues in the area.

His practice encompasses administrative and judicial proceedings related to environmental liability and before public bodies, environmental authorities, and the Prosecution Office. He further has an extensive experience in the provision of environmental assistance to clients in merger and acquisition transactions related to companies and estate assets. Acts directly in the negotiation of agreements and terms of commitment with government authorities and political ministers.

Ferreira provides legal assistance to companies of several areas of knowledge, such as agribusiness, automotive, infrastructure, mining, steelmaking, and health. He wrote the book Ônus da prova na ação civil pública ambiental – Um olhar a partir dos direitos fundamentais (Publishing company: Lumen Juris, 2019).

Professional Memberships

Brazilian Bar Association (OAB); International Bar Association (IBA).

Education

ontifícia Universidade Católica of São Paulo (PUC/SP), Brazil

Master’s Degree in Diffuse and Collective Rights

2018

Pontifícia Universidade Católica of São Paulo (PUC/SP – Cogeae), Brazil

Specialization Course in Environmental Law and Strategic Management of Sustainability

2010

Pontifícia Universidade Católica of São Paulo (PUC/SP), Brazil

Bachelor of Laws

2005

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Crisis Management - Brazil

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Eduardo de Campos Ferreira has deep expertise in environmental law, with a focus on complex litigation and crisis management. Known for his work in highly regulated sectors, such as mining, petrochemical, pharmaceutical and agribusiness, he stands out for navigating sensitive negotiations with precision.

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Environment - Brazil

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Eduardo de Campos Ferreira is an environment lawyer who acts for high-profile clients on complex judicial and administrative disputes.

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Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) - Brazil

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Eduardo de Campos Ferreira joins the ESG rankings this year as a result of his active performance in the sector, particularly on the environment front.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Eduardo is exceptional. He possesses unparalleled intelligence and a very strategic vision.
Crisis ManagementChambers Global Guide
Eduardo Ferreira stands out for his analytical clarity and his ability to structure complex legal scenarios with precision and simplicity.
Crisis ManagementChambers Global Guide
Widely respected for his consistent performance, Eduardo handles complex matters with confidence, especially high-impact environmental litigation and sensitive institutional engagements.
Crisis ManagementChambers Global Guide
He's a lawyer who brings a wealth of knowledge of sensitive cases, which is priceless for the work we do together. His technique is also really good.
EnvironmentChambers Global Guide
Eduardo is professional with a noteworthy legal technique, very skilful in his analyses and arguments. Plus, he'll come to your rescue at any time.
EnvironmentChambers Global Guide
Eduardo is a highly experienced environment lawyer whose reputation in this field precedes him.
EnvironmentChambers Global Guide