Lefosse Advogados
Lefosse Advogados fields a standalone practice focused on environmental law, which is equipped to handle contentious matters, transactional work and crisis management issues. Benefitting from a close relationship with the firm’s transactional practices, the group is skilled in assessing the environmental risks of M&A, capital markets, financing and real estate deals, and also assists companies in the implementation of their ESG initiatives. Guilherme Mota possesses ‘extensive experience in incidents with great environmental impact’, including dam failures and large fires. Senior associate Gabriela Mello offers support to clients from the infrastructure, mining, energy, real estate, forestry and industrial sectors.
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Testimonials
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‘Lefosse's environmental team is technically qualified and available.'
‘Guilherme Mota - in addition to his very high technical capacity, he is an accessible partner with a very good preventive response time, considering the urgency that environmental issues bring to companies.'
‘I believe that the differential of the environmental team is the quick service and the clarity of the information provided.’
‘Guilherme Mota is efficient and practical.’
‘Guilherme Mota - extensive experience in incidents with great environmental impact.’
‘The firm has great expertise in complex crisis management, assisting the client in the decision-making process. Multidisciplinary and integrated team.’
‘Guilherme Mota is a very attentive lawyer, who can understand the needs of the client and advise strategically.’
‘Guilherme Mota stands out for his knowledge and experience, inspiring confidence in clients.'
Key clients
- Aena Internacional
- ArcelorMittal
- Quest Telecomunicações do Brasil
- XP Infra IV FIP
- ADM do Brasil
- Bracell SP Celulose
- Emergent Cold LLC
- Natulab Laboratório
- Lavoro Agro Holding
- Puig Brasil Comercializadora de Perfumes
Work highlights
- Assisted ArcelorMittal with the environmental aspects of the acquisition of Companhia Siderúrgica do Pecém (CSP).
- Advising ADM do Brasil on several environmental matters, such as regulatory compliance and support before environmental authorities.
- Providing assistance to Bracell on environmental matters, such as strategic environmental proceedings, environmental due diligence and liabilities allocation.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Guilherme Mota