LAWYER PROFILE

Roberta Danelon Leonhardt

Global 2026

Machado Meyer

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Environment

Brazil

1 year ranked

Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)

Brazil

4 years ranked

About

Provided by Machado Meyer

Global

Practice Areas

Head of the Environmental law practice and partner in Oil and gas, Mining, Crisis management, ESG and impact businesses and Human rights and business.

Career

Head of the Environmental Practice and Co-Head of the Crisis Management and ESG Multidisciplinary Teams, Roberta Danelon Leonhardt is a specialist in environmental law, with an outstanding track record in managing complex environmental crises due to her ability to compose multiple interests in negotiation processes. A large part of Roberta's work involves coordinating teams to provide environmental advice on matters dealing with the implementation of projects with polluting potential and the management of environmental liabilities, supporting investors and financial institutions in identifying and managing environmental risks, as well as working with environmental agencies and the Public Prosecutor's Office. Roberta has a renowned expertise in the Environmental Litigation due to her ability to persuasion skills and her solid background in environmental law.

Professional Memberships

Brazilian Bar Association (OAB)

International Bar Association (IBA)

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston, EUA

Crisis Management and Business Continuity

2018

London School of Economics and Political Science, United Kingdom

Masters / LL.M.

2003

Universidade de São Paulo (University of São Paulo), Brazil

Postgraduation in Environmental Law

2002

Universidade de São Paulo (University of São Paulo), Brazil

Bachelor of Laws,

1999

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Environment - Brazil

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Roberta Danelon Leonhardt wins widespread acclaim for her crisis management practice, which regularly sees her advise on environmental disasters. She is also able to assist on environment law-related disputes and due diligence.

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Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) - Brazil

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Environment partner Roberta Danelon Leonhardt receives solid endorsement from clients and peers alike for her involvement in highly sophisticated ESG matters. She represents key players in fields such as mining and carbon credits.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

An excellent, responsible lawyer, with great experience in environment law cases, Roberta is a very confident professional.
EnvironmentChambers Global Guide
Roberta deeply understands this field and is always updating herself. She also has a firm grasp on our sector and business. I can't fault her work in any way.
EnvironmentChambers Global Guide
Roberta is a magnificent professional.
EnvironmentChambers Global Guide
I highly admire Roberta. She is specialised in environmental matters and involved in pro bono and social issues.
Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)Chambers Global Guide
Roberta is well connected and highly involved in pioneering discussions about ESG.
Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)Chambers Global Guide