Environment
Brazil
4 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Paula Chaccur de Cresci
Brazil 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
Provided by CGM Advogados
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.
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
Languages Spoken
Portuguese
English
Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Chambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors
Environment - Brazil
Band 4
Individual Editorial
Paula Chaccur de Cresci is a well-regarded partner who regularly represents clients on a wide array of contentious environment law mandates. Her practice is noted for her advice on compliance issues related to export procedures, licensing and obtaining approvals from the UNFCCC.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Paula Chaccur de Cresci is a great lawyer who is highly collaborative and easy to work with. She consistently demonstrates strong stakeholder engagement skills and brings a high level of technical expertise to her work. Her strategic thinking adds significant value to our project development.
EnvironmentChambers Brazil: Industries & SectorsPaula is collaborative, detail-oriented and her knowledge of environmental law is impeccable.
EnvironmentChambers Brazil: Industries & SectorsPaula Chaccur de Cresci always handles our matters in a clear, transparent and ethical manner.
EnvironmentChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors
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