LAWYER PROFILE

Renata Amaral

Brazil 2026

Trench Rossi Watanabe

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)

Brazil

4 years ranked

Environment

Brazil

14 years ranked

About

Provided by Trench Rossi Watanabe

Brazil: Industries & Sectors

Practice Areas

Environmental, Sustainability, ESG, Climate Change and Consumer Law

Career

Renata Campetti Amaral joined the firm in 2002 and became a partner in 2013. She is the head of the Firm’s Environmental Law, Climate Changes and Sustainability group.

She is the vice-chair of the Energy and Environment Commission of the ICC in Brazil. Renata leads several of the largest environmental and regularization cases in the country, as well as works intensively with ESG strategies and deals related to the generation and transaction of carbon credits.

Personal

She holds an LL.M. from the University of Texas – Austin, and specialized in ESG and Sustainability at Berkeley University. Renata is a lecturer and professor of post-graduate courses in environmental law, climate changes and ESG matters.

Experience

She has extensive experience in sustainability and climate change matters, as well as in managing crises and negotiating with stakeholders. She attended actively the last 5 Global Climate Conferences (COPs) and advised clients in relation to the advocacy of relevant climate themes for many sectors.

Brazil: Transactional

Practice Areas

Environmental, Sustainability, ESG, Climate Change and Consumer Law

Career

Renata Campetti Amaral joined the firm in 2002 and became a partner in 2013. She is the head of the Firm’s Environmental Law, Climate Changes and Sustainability group.

Personal

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Brazil: Transactional

Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) - Brazil

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Distinguished partner Renata Amaral leads the firm's ESG department, garnering very high praise from clients and market analysts alike for her strong involvement and competence in the field. She sponsors a wide range of highly relevant and sophisticated matters, advising on the establishment of policies, compliance with standards and regulations, risk assessments, judicial and administrative disputes. Renata is also singled out as a leading figure in the promotion of diversity and inclusion, not only within the firm, but in the market too.

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Chambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors

Environment - Brazil

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Renata Amaral is a distinguished partner well regarded for her broad and active practice assisting clients on a vast array of environment law matters. She has developed a reputation as a carbon market expert, being frequently retained by big players to structure their carbon credit-generating projects.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Renata is phenomenal. In addition to her exceptionally refined technical knowledge, she is a true partner who supports whenever possible by sharing valuable market insights.
Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)Chambers Brazil: Transactional
When we need an in-depth regulatory analysis, we turn to Renata because she is a true expert.
Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)Chambers Brazil: Transactional
Renata has an exceptional ability to analyse risks, develop solutions, and present feasible paths for the company’s success. She elevates her clients to a higher level.
Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)Chambers Brazil: Transactional
Renata Amaral is extremely competent, with sharp technical expertise. She is easy to work with, highly reliable and consistently delivers excellent results. She has been at the forefront of climate change and the carbon credit market. I have nothing but praise for her.
EnvironmentChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors
Combining solid legal expertise with a pragmatic and solution-oriented approach, Renata demonstrates a clear ability to manage complex matters and to engage effectively with multiple stakeholders.
EnvironmentChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors
Renata Amaral is a well regarded lawyer in the market who displays excellent communication skills. She has a lot of experience, is very didactic and highly competent.
EnvironmentChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors