Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 2
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Provided by Demarest Advogados
Performing well according to ESG criteria has increasingly become an indicator of diligent management for any company, with the potential for long and even short-term financial returns, not to mention reputational benefits.
As the ESG framework starts to be reinforced by even more rigid legal requirements and standards that go beyond those provided for in legislation, the search for legal advice is fundamental to avoiding risks and taking advantage of the opportunities that this new investment and development environment presents.
We assist our clients to improve or adapt to ESG practices, which enables them to stay one step ahead in this ever-evolving landscape.
As each company is at a different stage of applying the ESG criteria, we render a service that is fully adaptable to the needs of each client.
Chambers Review
Demarest Advogados is a highly respected full-service firm that provides noteworthy services in the field of ESG. The firm sponsors highly sophisticated mandates including matters of sustainable finance, compliance and ESG project structuring. It is endorsed by clients from a wide range of sectors, such as finance, chemical and energy, not only for its services but also for possessing strong internal policies, such as D Impacto, aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion and a healthy workspace.
Work Highlights
- Demarest advised Banco Itaú on a public offering of quotas of Athon Energia ESG, an equity investment fund in the infrastructure category, using solar power plants.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Demarest is action-driven and engaged in environmental and sustainability topics. Their team is very good in discussing and finding a common ground and realistic approach to complex topics."
"They have a holistic view of the initiatives."
"Demarest is very easy to work with and collaborative. I have always found the firm knowledgeable and client-oriented."
"Demarest is action-driven and engaged in environmental and sustainability topics. Their team is very good in discussing and finding a common ground and realistic approach to complex topics."
"They have a holistic view of the initiatives."
"Demarest is very easy to work with and collaborative. I have always found the firm knowledgeable and client-oriented."
Notable Practitioners
Joining the numbered bands, partner Fernanda Vianna Stefanelo is highly involved in the ESG market, leading the firm's ESG practice. She is well regarded for providing a broad range of services, from advisory on ESG policies to due diligence and compliance.
"Fernanda is a great professional to work with. She is very knowledgeable and accessible. We have a long-term relationship that makes us feel at ease."
"She is an excellent knowledgeable lawyer and a great collaborator."
"She is the lawyer who has advised us the most. Fernanda is highly skilled, present and stands out in social matters."
Capital markets partner and agribusiness specialist Thiago Giantomassi advises clients from the agribusiness and energy sectors, among others, in sophisticated ESG finance mandates. He is well regarded for dealing with sustainability-linked bonds and carbon credits.
"Thiago works with financing of projects, also active in bond issuances."
"Thiago Giantomassi is involved in financial matters, which includes ESG."
Ranked Lawyers at
Demarest Advogados
Brazil