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Renata Amaral

Renata Amaral

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Trench Rossi Watanabe
 Trench Rossi Watanabe

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)

Brazil

4 years ranked

Environment

Brazil

1 year ranked

About

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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 head of the ICC's Energy and Environment Commission 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.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

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 for her strong involvement and competence in the field. She is involved in a wide range of highly relevant and sophisticated matters, advising on the establishment of policies, compliance with standards and regulations, risk assessments, and 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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Environment - Brazil

Band 2
Individual Editorial

Renata Amaral is 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

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  • 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 Global Guide

  • 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 Global Guide

  • When we need an in-depth regulatory analysis, we turn to Renata because she is a true expert.

    Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)Chambers Global Guide

  • She has an international view of the discussions, and is always participating in events. Because of that, what Renata brings to our work is priceless.

    EnvironmentChambers Global Guide

  • Renata is one of the best lawyers handling matters related to the carbon market.

    EnvironmentChambers Global Guide

  • Renata is an incredible professional, with a sense of urgency and business vision.

    EnvironmentChambers Global Guide

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