Azevedo Sette Advogados’ mining practice is a powerhouse in the Belo Horizonte market, with a strong local presence and an impressive client roster. The group has a broad scope of expertise including, but not limited to, environmental settlement agreements, lawsuits before judicial and environmental regulatory bodies such as the Federal Environmental Agency, and mining agreements. On the consultancy front, the team is engaged in advisory work pertaining to compliance with mining and environmental regulations, mineral rights, and project development. The practice is capable of handling complex work involving multinational companies and foreign jurisdictions. Leonardo Pereira Lamego and recently promoted partner Gabriela Salazar Silva Pinto co-head the group, and both have extensive experience in complex transactions requiring environmental permits, auditing, compliance, and due diligence. Ana Paula Terra Caldeira is a specialist in foreign investments in the mining, construction, and engineering industries. The practice also benefits from the expertise of Leonardo Farinha Goulart, who is regarded for his track record in arbitration related to mining, environmental, and real estate disputes.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Excellent quality of services provided. Deep knowledge of the sector and existing case law. Irreproachable conduct in processes and extreme professionalism.’

  • ‘Gabriela Salazar is an excellent professional, extremely technical and competent. She masters the topic and delves into the questions and challenges posed by the cases she leads.’

Key clients

  • Vale NoSamarco
  • Nexa Resources
  • Jaguar Mining
  • Pan American Silver
  • Angloamerican
  • CYMI
  • J. Mendes
  • Sintertec Minerais Industriais
  • Carmeuse
  • AMG Brasil
  • Andrade Gutierrez
  • Ceara Lítio Mineração Ltda
  • Timbro Trading
  • Graphite Company (Graphcoa)
  • Neomina Mineração Ltda
  • South Service Trading
  • Mineração RS2 Ltda
  • Eramet
  • Mineração João Vaz Sobrinho

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Leonardo Pereira Lamego, Gabriela Salazar Silva Pinto

Other key lawyers

Ana Paula Terra Caldeira, Leonardo Farinha Goulart, Svetlana Maria de Miranda, Gabriela Nasser de Freitas Borges Barbosa