Ranked in 1 Practice Areas
5

Band 5

Environment

Brazil

3 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Paula Chaccur de Cresci

Brazil: Industries & Sectors

Practice Areas

Environmental and Sustainability, ESG

Experience

Paula heads the environmental law practice at the firm and brings 20 years of experience advising both domestic and international clients across various industries, including energy, agribusiness, chemicals, automotive, pulp and paper, timber, and consumer goods. She specializes in the strategic handling of legal and administrative proceedings, including civil inquiries initiated by the Public Prosecutor’s Office and negotiating Conduct Adjustment Agreements.

Paula has extensive experience in managing complex contamination cases, negotiating timelines and remediation measures with environmental agencies. She also advises on carbon projects, environmental licensing, native wood exports, waste management, and compliance with the Forestry Code. Her practice includes supporting the implementation and management of sustainability and value chain initiatives for corporations, as well as providing pro bono legal assistance on environmental preservation projects.

She also leads the firm’s Diversity & Inclusion initiatives.

Languages Spoken

Portuguese

English

Education

Master’s Degree in Administration and Sustainability, FGV

Post-graduation in Environmental Law, PUC-SP

Post-graduation in Civil Procedural Law, PUC-SP

Law Degree, PUC-SP

Chambers Review

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Chambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors

Environment - Brazil

5
Band 5
Individual Editorial

Paula Chaccur de Cresci regularly represents clients on a wide array of contentious environment law mandates. Her practice is noted by her advice on compliance issues related to export procedures, licensing and obtaining approvals from the UNFCCC.

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