Trench Rossi Watanabe

Praised by clients for its ‘in-depth expertise and excellent technical knowledge’ in the field of environmental law, Trench Rossi Watanabe is skilled at handling bet-the-company disputes, including class actions and infraction notices, environmental licensing and crisis management on behalf of clients from a range of industries. With extensive experience in critical matters involving contaminated sites, the group also excels in emerging issues, including sustainability, solid waste, biodiversity, climate change and carbon markets. The department is jointly led by the highly regarded Renata Amaral, who is counsel of choice for high-profile domestic and international companies engaged in contamination, carbon credits, licensing and transactional matters, and Giovani Tomasoni, who specialises in circular economy, ESG and environmental compliance mandates. Demonstrating expertise in administrative lawsuits, environmental liability and licensing procedures, associate Alexandre Jabra is a key contact for cases involving solid waste, air emissions and protected areas. Also recommended is Manuela Demarche, who is active in sustainability, ESG and climate change issues.