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Luiz Gustavo Bezerra

Luiz Gustavo Bezerra

Brazil 2026

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About

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Brazil: Industries & Sectors

Practice Areas

Environmental, Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG), Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Experience

Luiz Gustavo Bezerra helps countless clients across the infrastructure, energy, chemical, mining, real estate, forest, agribusiness and food industries. His vast experience in Environmental, Climate Change and ESG matters, particularly in Brazil, but also in other jurisdictions, with emphasis on Latin America and Europe (he is also qualified in Portugal) gives him a unique edge in litigation, consulting and transactional (M&A) matters.

Luiz has a well-known track record in court and administrative environmental proceedings, and counsels major Brazilian and multinational groups in a vast range of environmental related matters, including: crisis management; climate change; sustainability; corporate reporting and corporate environmental and social responsibility; human rights; indigenous communities; waste laws and circular economy arrangements; water laws; biodiversity; environmental offsets; law and economics; carbon markets.

Education

Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro – UERJ

PhD, Environmental Sciences

University College London

LLM, Environmental Law

Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro – PUC-Rio

Postgraduate, Environmental Law

Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro – UERJ

Bachelor of Law (JD equivalent)

Brazil: Transactional

Practice Areas

Environmental

Career

Luiz Gustavo Bezerra helps countless clients across the infrastructure, energy, chemical, mining, real estate, forest, agribusiness and food industries. His vast experience in Environmental, Climate Change and ESG matters, particularly in Brazil, but also in other jurisdictions, with emphasis on Latin America and Europe (he is also qualified in Portugal) gives him a unique edge in litigation, consulting and transactional (M&A) matters.

Luiz has a well-known track record in court and administrative environmental proceedings, and counsels major Brazilian and multinational groups in a vast range of environmental related matters, including:

- crisis management;

- climate change;

- sustainability;

- corporate reporting and corporate environmental and social responsibility;

- human rights;

- indigenous communities;

- waste laws and circular economy arrangements;

- water laws;

- biodiversity;

- environmental offsets;

- law and economics;

- carbon markets;

Clients served by Luiz include: major Brazilian and multinational groups in complex environmental litigation, as well as in negotiations (and other alternative dispute resolution methods) with governmental authorities, public prosecutors and other stakeholders, assisting on transactions and structuring sustainable businesses, and consultation on this wide range of topics.

Professional Memberships

- Chair of the Brazilian Energy Law Institute (IBDE) Environment Committee;

- Coordinates IBDE’s Climate Change Law Course;

- Chair of the Environmental Licensing Committee at the Brazilian American Chamber (AMCHAM);

- Member of LACLIMA’s Climate Change Litigation and Carbon Market Groups and LAB’s (a Brazilian Exchange Commission – CVM – Initiative) ESG Group.

Publications

Gomes, Gedham; Bezerra, Luiz Gustavo. More Mobility and Less Emissions: Challenges and Opportunities for the Development of the Transport Sector in a World in Transition. Energy Law Journal, 2022.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Brazil: Transactional

Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) - Brazil

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Experienced environment partner Luiz Gustavo Bezerra is highly involved with ESG and is well regarded for leading the firm's department. He sponsors relevant and sophisticated matters advising clients on ESG standards and practices, regulatory and impact assessments and issues related to climate change, such as REDD+ and carbon credits.

Chambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors

Environment - Brazil

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Luiz Gustavo Bezerra is able to advise on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious environment law mandates, with noteworthy expertise in biofuels, sustainability and climate change.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Luiz is an outstanding professional with extensive experience and deep expertise in ESG.

    Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)Chambers Brazil: Transactional
  • Luiz is a highly qualified and sophisticated lawyer, always available to assist us at any time.

    Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)Chambers Brazil: Transactional
  • Luiz exceeded all our expectations. He was consistently available, thoroughly prepared, and highly committed throughout.

    Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)Chambers Brazil: Transactional
  • Luiz Gustavo Bezerra is recognised for his technical excellence, sound judgement and ability to handle complex and sensitive matters at the highest level. His strategic oversight and extensive experience instil significant credibility and inspire confidence on the most challenging mandates.

    EnvironmentChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors
  • Luiz Gustavo demonstrates an impeccable attitude, marked by diligence and close attention to critical demands. He is also adept at ensuring his team remains well integrated and aligned with top-notch client service standards.

    EnvironmentChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors
  • Luiz Gustavo Bezerra always attends all meetings and demonstrates a deep understanding of the details of the matters he is involved in. This gives us confidence that we are being assisted by a senior person who is well-integrated with his team.

    EnvironmentChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors

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