Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
2

Band 2

Environment

Brazil

1 Years Ranked

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Provided by Roberta Danelon Leonhardt

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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

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Chambers Global Guide

Environment - Brazil

2
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.


Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) - Brazil

2
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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