Covering non-contentious work and litigation, Martinelli Advogados ‘stands out for its in-depth knowledge of environmental legislation in Santa Catarina and the city of Joinville’. The environmental team handles a mix of administrative proceedings, civil cases and investigations, and is also often engaged in the due diligence of transactions in the agribusiness, manufacturing, food and beverages, consumer goods and construction spaces. Department head Patrícia de Pádua Rodrigues focuses on state and federal compliance matters, permitting and solid waste management matters. André Campos Valadão and Carolina Gonçalves Mota, the latter of whom specialises in transactional and regulatory work, are other names to note.
Testimonials
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‘The firm stands out for its in-depth knowledge of environmental legislation in Santa Catarina and the city of Joinville. In addition, all lawyers have a very good relationship with the supervisory bodies, which facilitates the scheduling of meetings and attention to the company's processes.’
‘I highlight Carolina Mota and Patrícia Padua Rodrigues, who provide a differentiated service and quick responses, are always available and looking for solutions that meet the interests of the client.'
Key clients
- Britânia Eletrodomésticos
- Fazenda Da Riva Participações
Work highlights
- Advises Fazenda da Riva Participações on an annulment suit seeking declaration of nullity of an infraction notice and embargo order issued by the Mato Grosso State Secretariat of the Environment (SEMA/MT).
- Assists Dohler in its river monitoring environmental education project, developed in partnership with Joinville Regional University (Univille) and being implemented in the municipal schools of Joinville.