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Founding Partner at William Freire Advogados Associados, William Freire is one of Brazil’s leading authorities in Mining Law. A graduate of the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), he serves as Director of the Mining Law Department at the Instituto dos Advogados de Minas Gerais (IAMG) and teaches Mining and Environmental Law in several postgraduate programmes across Brazil.
With over three decades of experience, William combines deep academic expertise with extensive practical knowledge of the Brazilian mining sector. He has authored key legal publications, including the books Mining Law, Controversial Aspects of Mining and Environmental Law, and Annotated Mining Code, which are widely referenced by practitioners and scholars.
Internationally, William has delivered lectures and training sessions in countries such as Peru, Chile, Argentina and Mozambique. He was also part of the faculty for the International Mining Law Programme at San Martin de Porres University in Lima, Peru.
Regularly recognised by publications such as Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500, Leaders League, Latin Lawyer 250 and Who’s Who Legal, William is renowned for his strategic insight and his contribution to the development of mining legislation and best practices in Brazil.
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William Freire is a practitioner who offers clients a wealth of knowledge in the mining industry. He is experienced across a range of mining matters, offering particular strength in handling regulatory mandates in Minas Gerais.
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William is renowned and a great contributor to the sector. I recommend his work.
Having written a book on mining law, William Freire is very knowledgeable. I highly recommend him for corporate work.
William Freire is a point of reference in the mining sector.
William is renowned and a great contributor to the sector. I recommend his work.
Having written a book on mining law, William Freire is very knowledgeable. I highly recommend him for corporate work.
William Freire is a point of reference in the mining sector.