A concerted effort at expanding its litigation capabilities sees BMA Advogados engaged in strategic lawsuits regarding environmental liabilities in international courts, mining dam collapse risk matters, and criminal investigations. On the consulting front, the practice is a premier destination for advice on licensing, ESG compliance, and the development of renewable energy, carbon credit, REDD+, and decarbonisation projects. From Rio de Janeiro, Márcio Pereira exercises ‘notable knowledge and professional history in highly complex environmental demands’ stemming from the regulation of economic use of natural resources and sustainability demands. He leads the group alongside former legal manager of CETESB-SP Fernanda Tanure, who joined the São Paulo office in June 2023 and has hit the ground running in administrative and judicial litigation, leveraging extensive experience in regulatory norms for licensing and management processes of contaminated areas. Associate Marina da Silva Pinto Maciel, also based in São Paulo, boasts comprehensive expertise in structuring decarbonisation and reforestation projects. Beatriz Paulo de Frontin left the firm in November 2023.
Testimonials
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‘The creation of a team made up of highly qualified professionals reflects not only the growth of litigation in the environmental area, but also demonstrates the firm’s commitment to providing the best legal solutions to complex and challenging environmental issues.’
‘Márcio Pereira is highlighted for the leadership he has played in leading legal teams, as well as his notable knowledge and professional history in highly complex environmental demands.’
Key clients
- Vale
- PQ Silicas Brasil
Work highlights
- Advised Vale on several environmental procedures related to the decommissioning of the largest mining area (46 mining tailing dams) in the country.
- Represented the Brazilian Rural Society in a claim of non-compliance with a fundamental precept aiming to prevent damage to the agriculture sector from the aerial spraying of pesticides.