Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)
Brazil
4 years ranked

Brazil 2026
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Environmental, Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG), Litigation & Dispute Resolution
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.
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)
Environmental
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.
- 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.
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.
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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.
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Luiz is an outstanding professional with extensive experience and deep expertise in ESG.
Luiz is a highly qualified and sophisticated lawyer, always available to assist us at any time.
Luiz exceeded all our expectations. He was consistently available, thoroughly prepared, and highly committed throughout.
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.
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.
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.
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