Band 4
Provided by Simone Paschoal Nogueira
Agribusiness, Legal auditing, Aviation, Biodiversity, Communications and telecommunications, Environmental law, Maritime law, Mining law, Public law, Renewable energy, Forest investments, Health and life sciences, Oil and gas, Health and Sanitary Surveillance, Electric power sector, Transportation.
Professional with over 25 years of experience in Environmental Law, with a strong focus on the energy and infrastructure sectors.
Specialist in environmental legislation and licensing, legal coordination of studies (EIA/RIMA), conflict resolution, risk analysis, and strategic consulting in environmental and regulatory matters.
Graduated in Law from Mackenzie University, with postgraduate degrees in Environmental Law from USP and in Energy Law from Candido Mendes University.
She has taught in postgraduate programs at the University of Mogi das Cruzes and PUC Minas (PREPES). Since 2008, she has been a member of the board and executive committee of the Waste Valorization Institute – ABLP.
Member of the Environmental Group of the Center for Studies of Law Firms (CESA)
Legal Coordinator of the Brazilian Association of the Waste Valorization Institute (ABLP)
Founder, board member, and representative in Brazil of the Danish company Specialisterne, whose mission is to train and prepare autistic individuals for the job market.
ZIMMER, Íris; NOGUEIRA, Simone Paschoal. The management of solid waste and permanent preservation areas – APPS. In: BERMANN, Alexandre; ANTUNES, Paulo de Bessa. 10 years of the Forest Code: what do we have to celebrate? Londrina, PR: Thoth, 2023. p. 31-42.
NOGUEIRA, Simone Paschoal; ZIMMER, Íris. Reflections on environmental licensing and aspects of the decision-making process of competent bodies in light of ADI 6808. In: PINTO, Felipe Martins; AZEVEDO, Marcelo (Ed.). Environmental Law in the Supreme Federal Court: studies in honor of Minister Carmen Lúcia. Belo Horizonte: Clio Gestão Cultura, 2022. p. 245-258.
NOGUEIRA, Simone Paschoal. Noise pollution in the road network. In: WERNECK, Mário; SILVA, Bruno Campos; MOURÃO, Henrique A.; MORAES, Marcus Vinícius Ferreira de; OLIVEIRA, Walter Soares. Environmental law as seen by us lawyers. Belo Horizonte: Del Rey, 2005. ISBN 9788573088212.
NOGUEIRA, Simone Paschoal. The property tax (IPTU) on environmental protection areas. In: PEIXOTO, Marcelo Magalhães (Coord.). IPTU: relevant legal aspects. São Paulo: Quartier Latin, 2002. ISBN 9788588813246. p. 469-486.
NOGUEIRA, Simone Paschoal; MANOR, Íris Zimmer. The damages of the wrong legal understanding in the waste sector. Revista Limpeza Pública, São Paulo, no. 99, 2018. p. 21-22.
NOGUEIRA, Simone Paschoal; MANOR, Íris Zimmer. Energy recovery from solid waste. Revista Resíduos Sólidos, São Paulo, no. 84, p. 44, apr./jun. 2013.
NOGUEIRA, Simone Paschoal; ZIMMER, Íris. Cooperatives in the implementation of the National Solid Waste Policy. Revista Limpeza Pública, São Paulo, no. 82, 2012. p. 60.
NOGUEIRA, Simone Paschoal; ZIMMER, Íris. Environmental education in solid waste management. Revista Limpeza Pública, São Paulo, no. 78, 2011. p. 39.
NOGUEIRA, Simone Paschoal. The regulation of the National Solid Waste Policy. Revista Limpeza Pública, São Paulo, no. 76, 2011. p. 49.
Auren Energia, Renova Energia, BRK Ambiental, DP World Santos, Grupo CCR, Grupo Solvi, Localiza Rent a Car, White Martins, ISA ENERGIA BRASIL, Gerdau Aços Longos S.A, Albioma Participações do Brasil, Light Serviços de Eletricidade.
SiqueiraCastro’s Environmental team advises Auren Energia on various environmental matters, including licensing for hydro and wind power plants, issues related to protected areas, dam safety, and vegetation suppression. The team also supports the company in due diligence for wind farm acquisitions in northeastern Brazil, handling certificates and administrative procedures. Over the years, the firm has successfully closed numerous cases, helping Auren reduce or avoid environmental fines and liabilities.
SiqueiraCastro’s Environmental team provides strategic legal consulting to Renova on environmental matters related to its renewable energy assets. Renova, a pioneer in Brazil’s renewable energy sector, has developed over 1.2 GW in clean energy projects, investing more than R$7.3 billion. The legal support includes opinions on complex issues such as licensing and interventions in protected areas tied to its energy concessions.
SiqueiraCastro’s Environmental team assists BRK Ambiental, one of Brazil’s largest private sanitation companies, with legal matters related to water supply and sewage treatment across more than 100 municipalities. The team represents BRK in environmental proceedings before state prosecutors, agencies, and municipalities, including lawsuits to annul infraction notices and public civil actions. Services include preparing defenses, filing appeals, and handling procedures with authorities. The team has successfully closed over fifteen cases, significantly reducing or avoiding fines and liabilities for the company.
Energy (hydro, wind, solar, thermoelectric, transmission), Oil & Gas, Sanitation, Waste Management, Ports and Logistics, Transportation and Infrastructure, Automotive, Steel and Heavy Industry, Construction, Real Estate, Urban Mobility, Retail, and Environmental Conservation.
Brazil
Portuguese and English
Mackenzie University
Bachelors
Faculdade de Saúde Pública USP
Postgraduate
Universidade Candido Mendes
Postgraduate
Provided by Chambers
Provided by Chambers
Besides being really good at what she does, Simone is also a very pragmatic professional.
Simone has extensive knowledge in environmental and public law issues.
Besides being really good at what she does, Simone is also a very pragmatic professional.
Simone has extensive knowledge in environmental and public law issues.
Provided by SiqueiraCastro - Advogados
Agriculture and Agribusiness
Environmental and Waste
Energy and Utilities
Resources and Mining
Industrials, Engineering and Manufacturing