Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)
Global Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 1
Chambers Review
Prestigious firm TozziniFreire Advogados has a top-tier ESG department, qualified to deal with sophisticated and significant matters involving ESG policies and compliance, sustainable finance, carbon markets and human rights. The firm represents clients from the financial, infrastructure, tourism and energy sectors, among others. TozziniFreire also receives strong endorsement from clients and peers alike for its internal ESG and diversity and inclusion policies, including TFInclusão. Tesco and Sainsbury Supermarkets are two new clients.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Strong knowledge of environmental law and the regulatory environment."
"TozziniFreire have demonstrated a strong ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters, and they are very knowledgeable about the legal requirements in Brazil."
"They are very diligent and tuned to the innovative issues being discussed. Specifically, we praise their ability to explain and draft their documents in producer-friendly versions."
"They have mastery over legal requirements and other normative requirements to meet the demands."
"Strong knowledge of environmental law and the regulatory environment."
"TozziniFreire have demonstrated a strong ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters, and they are very knowledgeable about the legal requirements in Brazil."
"They are very diligent and tuned to the innovative issues being discussed. Specifically, we praise their ability to explain and draft their documents in producer-friendly versions."
"They have mastery over legal requirements and other normative requirements to meet the demands."
Notable Practitioners
Renowned environment partner Adriana Mathias Baptista is highly commended by market analysts for assisting clients from a wide range of sectors in highly notable and sophisticated ESG mandates. She draws from her long-standing experience to advise on ESG projects, due diligence, sustainable finance and regulatory matters.
"Strong knowledge of environmental law and the Ibama context."
"Adriana is an authority in the market."
Financial markets and agribusiness specialist Alexei Bonamin is recognised for leading the firm's highly sophisticated and pioneering ESG finance mandates, which include the issuance of ESG-linked bonds and carbon credits advice. He is endorsed by peers and clients from various sectors, especially banking and finance.
"He has technical knowledge and high commercial understanding."
"He is a specialist in the field, one of our focal points."
Experienced environment partner Bianca Bilton Signorini Antacli is well regarded in the market for being involved in ESG mandates, advising highly notable clients on compliance, litigation and regulatory matters.
Business and human rights specialist Clara Serva receives high praise from clients and market commentators for her noteworthy practice in the fields of corporate responsibility and human rights, as well as her strong involvement with the third sector. Serva advises clients on human rights due diligence, compliance and the development of ESG policies.
"Excellent lawyer with a lot of technical knowledge in human rights. She is an excellent communicator, proactive and very dedicated."
"Very responsive and on top of the substantial legal issues of her area of expertise, with an understanding on how things should be implemented."
"Clara Serva and her team have provided an excellent service to our company."
Ranked Lawyers at
TozziniFreire Advogados
Brazil
Members
Provided by TozziniFreire Advogados
Ana Carolina Katlauskas Calil
Elias Marques de Medeiros Neto
Fernanda Fossati
Head of Department
Marcelo Zenkner
Head of Department
Patrícia Helena Marta Martins
Ricardo Stuber
Vladimir Miranda Abreu