Environmental law boutique Milaré Advogados offers comprehensive support across both contentious and non-contentious matters, assisting clients across all industries that engage with environmental regulation. The firm provides preventive and litigation advice related to administrative, judicial and criminal proceedings, while also handling regulatory matters and environmental licensing for infrastructure and forestry projects. Founding partner and industry veteran Édis Milaré leads the practice alongside Lucas Tamer Milaré, who also brings extensive expertise in a vast array of environmental mandates. Maria Clara Rodrigues Alves Gomes is especially active in matters concerning the infrastructure, energy, mining, and oil and gas sectors, while Thiago Sales Pereira combines deep litigation and advisory experience. Rubens Silveira Neto focuses on civil litigation, and Lupércio Alves Cruz de Carvalho handles licensing matters and litigation at the intersection of environmental and mining, agricultural and business law. Junior lawyers Matheus Fernando Félix and João Pedro Carreira Jenzura brought additional strength to the team, arriving from Oliveira e Brito and Buzaglo Dantas Advogados in April 2024 and January 2025, respectively.

With decades of ‘renowned expertise’, Pinheiro Neto Advogados advises domestic and international clients, including public and private entities, on both contentious and non-contentious environmental matters. Working closely with other departments, the São Paulo-based team handles complex litigation involving environmental damages, contamination and licensing issues. Sustainability, biodiversity, climate change and ESG are key areas for the ‘communicative and collaborative’ team, which provides ‘in-depth analysis’ on matters concerning industrial emissions, natural resource protection, conservation units, health and safety, and indigenous peoples and traditional communities. The ‘strategic and perceptive’ team is led by ‘detail-oriented’ André Vivan de Souza, with broad advisory and litigation experience covering environmental licensing, waste management, and carbon markets. Alexandre Outeda Jorge brings ‘impeccable knowledge’ of environmental and occupational matters, while Werner Grau Neto has a strong track record in the infrastructure sector, advising on licensing issues, soil contamination and industrial pollution. Paula Susanna Amaral Mello focuses on sustainability and climate change, while Luis Celso Cecilio Leite Ribeiro handles multi-party disputes and negotiations with governmental and environmental agencies. Senior associate Natália Azevedo de Carvalho is experienced in cross-border litigation, circular economy initiatives, carbon market projects and mining and dam safety.

The environmental and climate practice at BMA Advogados excels in criminal investigations and high-profile litigation concerning environmental liability in national and international settings. Acting for clients across agribusiness, mining, steel, logistics, energy, sanitation and real estate, the team also advises on offshore decommissioning, M&A due diligence, ESG compliance and carbon credits and decarbonisation projects. The practice is led by Márcio Pereira in Rio de Janeiro, who focuses on sustainability issues and the regulation of natural resource use, and São Paulo-based Fernanda A. Tanure, who specialises in conflict resolution. João Raso, based in Belo Horizonte, joined from Cescon Barrieu in November 2024, bringing expertise in mining, while São Paulo-based Ana Carolina Cerqueira Duque joined from Kearney in November 2024, focusing on environmental and climate change matters.

The environmental team at Demarest Advogados 'stands out for its technical excellence, strategic service, and deep knowledge of Brazilian environmental legislation’. The practice acts for leading domestic and international clients across the mining, forestry, agribusiness, renewable energy and oil and gas industries. It handles complex matters, including corporate expansions, licensing issues, litigation, and incident and crisis management ‘with care and attention', but 'always with a practical, business-oriented perspective’. The team is co-led by Luiz Fernando Henry Sant’Anna, a seasoned lawyer with experience in administrative, judicial and extrajudicial matters involving waste and crisis management, and the ‘outstanding’ Fernanda Stefanelo, noted for her expertise in ESG matters, crisis management, infrastructure projects licensing and climate change. Senior associate Luiza da Camara Chaves, who joined from Mattos Filho in September 2024, advises on both contentious and non-contentious environmental issues.

Environmental boutique Graça Couto, Sequerra, Levitinas, Bicudo, Leal & Abby Advogados is skilled at handling litigation and crisis management across the energy, mining, oil and gas, infrastructure and paper and pulp sectors. The team has notable strength in climate change-related matters, including navigating crises associated with environmental disasters and extreme events, licensing processes for projects in the Amazon and advising on carbon markets and emissions regulations. The practice is jointly led by seasoned lawyer Oscar Graça Couto, Guilherme Leal, who focuses on strategic counselling, high-stakes disputes and climate change-related issues, and Alexandre Abby, who specialises in the procedural aspects of collective actions and arbitration. Associate Mariana Miranda handles environmental licensing, compliance and dispute resolution in the energy sector.

Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados supports clients in the mining, steel, energy, chemical, agribusiness and forestry sectors in both contentious and non-contentious environmental matters. The São Paulo-based team is noted for its skills in structuring complex projects and M&A transactions, and advising on crisis management, environmental liabilities identification, risk assessment and management. Its ‘technical expertise’ extends to biodiversity, climate change, ESG and green finance-related matters. Practice head Roberta Danelon Leonhardt is adept at handling complex environmental crises, negotiations with environmental agencies and the Public Attorney’s Office, and managing environmental liabilities and risks. Eduardo Ferreira focuses on M&A and administrative and judicial proceedings related to environmental liabilities. Other key figures in the practice include senior associates Thais Ferreira Moreno, Camila Argentino Silva Ribeiro Scopel and Aline Barreto de Moraes e Castro Philodemos.

Mattos Filho’s ‘exceptional’ environmental practice advises clients across a broad range of industries on high-profile, complex matters, notably cross-border litigation and strategic consultancy, including climate change projects and transactions. Known for its ‘in-depth knowledge of local legislation’, the ‘highly experienced’ team is well-versed in negotiations with regulatory agencies and prosecutors, as well as in advising on the environmental implications of M&A, capital markets and financing transactions. Environmental licensing, crisis management, decarbonisation strategies, and carbon market deals are other core areas of activity for the practice. Based in Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Augusto Reis and Rômulo Sampaio are vastly experienced in carbon market transactions and environmental disputes. In São Paulo, Juliana Gomes Ramalho Monteiro focuses on ESG matters, while associate Tábata Boccanera Guerra de Oliveira handles licensing, climate litigation and sustainability aspects of transactions.

Tauil & Chequer Advogados’ environmental, climate change and ESG practice combines ‘legal, technical and commercial knowledge’ to advise domestic and international clients on administrative and judicial litigation, and non-contentious issues, including M&A and capital markets transactions. Known for its ‘excellent service’, the team assists with environmental licensing and liabilities, crisis management, climate litigation, carbon pricing and markets, and sensitive human rights matters involving indigenous populations. Both based in Rio de Janeiro, practice head Luiz Gustavo Bezerra – qualified in several jurisdictions and with an ‘excellent’ reputation – and newly promoted partner Gedham Gomes – recognised for his ‘profound technical capacity’ – advise clients across a wide range of industries on complex dispute resolution, transactional and regulatory matters. Other key figures in the practice include associates Victor Rodrigues, also in Rio, and São Paulo-based Victor Trevizan.

Praised for its ‘assertive, pragmatic and creative’ approach, São Paulo-based TozziniFreire advises on environmental licensing, administrative and judicial proceedings, and compliance due diligence in the context of transactions. Also noted for its ‘ability to innovate and adapt to its clients' needs’, the team fields solid capabilities in risk and contamination management matters as well as carbon market project structuring. The practice is led by founder Adriana Mathias Baptista and the ‘highly respected’ Bianca Bilton Signorini Antacli, who 'has extensive experience in several areas of environmental law, including due diligence in M&A transactions, environmental risk management, judicial and administrative proceedings, and environmental licensing'. Danilo Lambert Vieira de Sousa is a key contact for administrative proceedings, litigation, risk management and environmental licensing.

With extensive experience in the management of contaminated areas and structuring of take-back schemes, Trench Rossi Watanabe is recognised for its ‘promptness, attention and quality’, as well as nationwide and cross-border capabilities. The São Paulo-based practice is also noted for its ‘extensive knowledge’ and strong track record in complex environmental litigation, class actions, infraction notices, licensing, crisis management and carbon markets. Renata Amaral, a name to note for carbon credit deals and decarbonisation strategies, and Manuela Demarche, who excels in environmental licensing, transactional and contentious mandates, lead the practice alongside the ‘dynamic, attentive, precise and technical’ Giovani Tomasoni, noted for his expertise in sustainability, ESG and circular economy issues. Other key contacts include associates Camila Simões Cassiano Julien, Alexandre Jabra and Isabella Sinetti, who joined from Demarest Advogados in October 2024.

Praised for its  ‘unparalleled expertise in environmental issues’, Bichara Advogados assists clients operating in a range of environmentally sensitive sectors, including energy, mining, construction, oil and gas and agribusiness, with minimising exposure to civil, administrative and criminal liabilities. Environmental licensing, carbon credits transactions, compliance and contamination issues are other key areas of activity for the ‘very technical and experienced’ team, which excels in environmental litigation. São Paulo-based Luciana Gil Ferreira, who focuses on the energy and infrastructure sectors, leads the practice alongside Patrícia Mendanha Dias in Rio de Janeiro, who is ‘experienced’ in administrative and judicial processes, environmental licensing, and due diligence. Associates Cecília Bicalho and Tatiana Teixeira are other key contacts in Rio.

Cescon Barrieu draws on its ‘deep technical expertise’ to advise clients from sectors as varied as real estate, agribusiness, mining, energy, transport and chemicals on administrative, civil and criminal matters. Its expertise encompasses litigation, negotiations with the Public Attorney’s Office and environmental agencies, as well as due diligence for M&A, financing and capital markets transactions. Practice head Roberta Jardim de Morais is praised as ‘brilliant, perceptive and tireless’ and for her expertise in judicial and administrative proceedings, environmental licensing, climate change issues and carbon markets. Mayara Bezerra, who often advises on energy and infrastructure projects as well as environmental litigation, Isabella Pollari and Carolina Teixeira Piñeira are also key members of the ‘outstanding’ team.

The ‘highly skilled and exceptionally agile’ team at Felsberg Advogados is noted for its expertise in waste management, take-back programmes and circular economy initiatives, advising on both contentious and non-contentious matters. Active across industries such as electronics, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, food and paper, the team is also proficient in matters concerning contaminated area management, compliance, ESG, climate litigation and carbon and biodiversity credits. The practice is led by Fabricio Soler, recognised as ‘one of the top professionals’ in the waste management-related matters, and expert Daniela Mota, who assists with ESG, solid waste, sanitation and infrastructure-related issues.

Lefosse Advogados advises clients across the transport, logistics, energy, mining, financial services and agribusiness industries on the environmental aspects of M&A and capital markets transactions, project finance and real estate and asset purchases. Practice head Guilherme d’Almeida Mota is noted for his crisis management experience, particularly in cases involving dam failures, major fires and atmospheric emissions. Also in São Paulo, associate Gabriela Mello focuses on ESG practices implementation and liability mitigation, while Nina Meloni handles due diligence, licensing, take-back systems, and judicial and administrative environmental proceedings.

Lobo de Rizzo Advogados provides environmental consulting services and representation in judicial and administrative proceedings to clients across a broad range of industries, including food and beverages, energy, automotive and logistics. With a growing capacity in ESG and carbon trading matters, the team has been recently active advising on REDD+ projects and issues concerning indigenous and traditional communities. Based in São Paulo, Renata Pires Castanho, who is a seasoned environmental law practitioner regularly sought out by companies from the automotive, agribusiness, mining, solid waste, energy and construction sectors,  leads the practice alongside Amália Simões Botter Fabbri, who was promoted to partner in May 2024, and focuses on licensing, contaminated law, solid waste and sustainability issues.

Madrona Advogados provides comprehensive environmental law services, encompassing non-contentious matters and representation in administrative and judicial litigation to clients across the telecoms, energy, sanitation, waste management, carbon markets, biodiversity and genetic resources sectors. The team is also active in crisis management, environmental licensing, risk assessments and due diligence matters. The São Paulo team is led by Marina Freire, noted for her experience in environmental licensing, protected areas, solid waste, contamination issues and biodiversity. Associates Nayara Bernardo Rizzi and Arthur Prudente are also key contacts.

Veirano Advogados is noted for its socio-environmental crisis management capabilities, covering contamination issues, environmental damage and cases involving indigenous and traditional communities. The team has a strong presence in the renewable energy, mining, infrastructure and natural resources sectors, advising on carbon markets, licensing processes and compliance matters. The practice is led from São Paulo by Maria Christina Motta Gueorguiev, who is vastly experienced in environmental litigation and crisis management. Beatriz Paulo de Frontin, who is especially active in the mining sector, joined the Rio de Janeiro office from BMA Advogados in December 2023.

Founded in 2020 by seasoned partners Heloisa Verri Paulino Gomes and Adriana de Paiva Correa, environmental boutique Verri Paiva Advogadas continues cementing its position in the market. The São Paulo-based team boasts strength in environmental due diligence, regularly participating in transactions involving significant environmental risks in the mining, energy, industrial and forestry sectors. The group also advises on complex judicial and administrative litigation, as well as regulatory matters concerning contaminated areas, the forest code, environmental liabilities, ESG, solid waste and licensing.

Almeida Advogados advises clients in the energy, oil and gas, real estate, steel and mining industries on environmental licensing proceedings and related challenges. The team also has notable experience in reverse logistics, waste management and sanitation, and frequently represents clients in investigations and actions concerning environmental damages as well as negotiating settlements with authorities. The practice is led by environmental law specialists Guilherme Doval, in Belo Horizonte, and Rafael Zinato Moreira, in Rio de Janeiro.

Boutique firm Artigas Advocacia Ambiental focuses on environmental consulting and litigation mandates, acting for an array of clients operating in environmentally sensitive sectors. The group is adept at advising on environmental licensing and regulatory compliance, as well as the environmental aspects of M&A, criminal proceedings, biodiversity and conservation projects, and indigenous rights. Practice head Priscila Santos Artigas has a wealth of experience in contentious and non-contentious environmental work.

Praised for its ‘great technical capacity’, Cascione Pulino Boulos Advogados advises clients across the oil and gas, food and beverages, energy, mining, port and technology sectors on environmental licensing, judicial and administrative litigation and due diligence for financial transactions. Rafael Feldmann, who leads the practice from São Paulo and is noted for his ‘impressive’ litigation and transactional expertise, is skilfully supported by associate Gabriela Neves.

The core strength of CGM Advogados’ environmental practice is advising foreign clients on administrative proceedings related to the importation of native wood from sustainably managed forests in the Brazilian Amazon. The specialised team also handles reverse logistics, liability analysis and allocation, risk assessments, as well as licensing, carbon market and contaminated land matters. Practice head Paula Chaccur de Cresci, based in São Paulo, is vastly experienced across the spectrum of environmental law and sustainability.

The environmental team at KLA Advogados stands out for its focus on the real estate and agribusiness sectors, offering both consultancy and litigation services. The team is experienced in contaminated areas management, carbon credits, liability assessments and due diligence, licensing processes and property regularisation. Practice head Flávia Marcilio and José Davi Fidalgo, both in São Paulo, bring deep expertise at the intersection of environmental and real estate law, particularly within the agribusiness, forestry, mining, carbon credit markets, energy and sanitation sectors.

Martinelli Advogados’ broad environmental practice offers strength in due diligence processes, contentious matters – including administrative, civil and criminal proceedings and investigations –and issues related to ESG compliance and environmental liability. The team is particularly active in the manufacturing, agribusiness, food and animal nutrition, construction and reverse logistics sectors. Patrícia de Pádua Rodrigues leads the practice from Joinville, bringing experience in permitting and waste management issues. Also in Joinville, Isabela Peixer Galm Bernardes specialises in licensing, contaminated areas, solid waste and reverse logistics.

The environmental team at Rolim Goulart Cardoso Advogados specialises in preventive consulting for clients in the mining, energy, forestry and automotive sectors. The group is well placed to advise on a wide range of mandates, including environmental litigation before the judicial and administrative spheres, licensing and environmental due diligence for transactions. It also offers expertise in water resources, biodiversity, waste management, climate change, sustainability and contamination matters. Practice head Thiago Pastor Alves Pereira and senior associate Marcus Vinicius Neves Vaz, both based in Belo Horizonte, are mining and environmental law specialists, with experience in contentious and non-contentious matters.

Siqueira Castro – Advogados combines expertise in environmental, urban and biodiversity law with a strong focus on administrative matters – including licensing, administrative procedures and civil investigations. Seasoned lawyers Simone Paschoal Nogueira, Iris Zimmer and Annelise Abi-Ramia Ferreras lead the practice from São Paulo; Paschoal Nogueira is particularly active in advising energy, natural resources and waste management-related matters, while Zimmer specialises in environmental, urban planning and climate law, and Abi-Ramia Ferreras handles both contentious and non-contentious environmental mandates.

Boasting ‘strong institutional relationships with public bodies and entities’, the environmental group at Souto Correa Advogados assists clients with litigation, licensing, liability risk assessments and mitigation, and due diligence in transactional contexts. The ‘great’ team possesses substantial expertise in contaminated land issues, reverse logistics, and protected areas, assisting clients in a variety of sectors, most notably energy, forestry, sanitation, agribusiness, and construction. Fabiana Figueiro, recognised for her ‘excellent technical knowledge’, leads the practice from Porto Alegre. Senior associates Paula Thompson, who joined from SPLaw in May 2024, Juliana Pretto Stangherlin, and Mariana Vicente Níquel are also key contacts.

With expertise in the chemical, mining and steel sectors, Vella Pugliese Buosi e Guidoni Advogados is recognised for its ‘excellent service’ in environmental litigation, with recent work concerning mining safety, contaminated areas, environmental damages and air pollution. The ‘proactive’ team also supports clients in environmental licensing and interactions with regulators, ‘offering innovative solutions in complex negotiations’. Antonio Celso Pugliese, founding partner and seasoned litigator, leads the practice from São Paulo alongside Anderson Moura, described by clients as ‘a reference in the environmental field’.