Acknowledged for its close cooperation with the renewable energy, mining, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors, Veirano Advogados supports the development of strategic approaches to the energy transition and decarbonisation agendas, often advising on climate change and carbon markets projects, M&A, ESG, and regulatory compliance. Negotiations with local authorities and agencies are a key strength, bolstering services in crisis management, major public civil actions, and class actions pertaining to contamination, human health and traditional communities. The practice is overseen by São Paulo’s Maria Christina Gueorguiev, who straddles the interconnected spheres of environment, sustainability and climate change, serving domestic and international companies, multilateral bodies, investors, and financial institutions in a wide range of contentious and non-contentious matters. In Rio de Janeiro, Lívia Miné is a dispute resolution expert focused on torts and environmental litigation, while Luís Felipe Andrade in São Paulo is a key contact for the agribusiness industry, advising on forestry, biotechnology, pesticides, and fertilizers regulation. Beatriz Frontin, who joined the Rio de Janeiro office in December 2023 from BMA Advogados, has extensive experience in mining and dam safety issues. Senior associates Juliana Coelho Marcussi and Luisa Allodi Rossit are highly skilled in environmental and regulatory law, and ESG practices.
Testimonials
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‘The team is made up of lawyers specialising in environmental law, committed to promoting sustainable business practices. Implements advanced technologies to improve efficiency and quality of service. Develops custom data analysis tools for assessing the environmental impact of business activities and identifying areas of potential risk.’
‘Maria Christina Gueorguiev is a visionary lawyer passionate about protecting the environment. With over 20 years of experience in environmental law, she leads the team with her in-depth legal knowledge and commitment to sustainability. Maria is nationally recognised for her leadership in high-profile environmental cases and her commitment to corporate social responsibility.’
‘Juliana Marcussi is a dedicated lawyer committed to defending her clients’ interests. Her meticulous approach and attention to detail is praised, as is her ability to analyse problems comprehensively and propose effective solutions.’
‘Maria Christina Gueorguiev and Luisa Allodi Rossit are professional experts on the subject, giving peace of mind and demonstrating the firm’s commitment to dealing with environmental causes.’
‘Maria Christina Gueorguiev is a specialist in environmental issues and updated on the main topics related to the subject.’
‘Luisa Allodi Rossit is a specialist in environmental matters and is from a unique organisation, which makes the process in search of a solution more agile.’
‘The Veirano team is unique because it presents availability and proactivity to meet demands with a tight deadline, so common in the environmental sphere. The team consists of professionals available and attentive to the urgency of the business. Another highlight is the ability to openly negotiate fees and payment methods, which is so important in a scenario of austerity.’
‘Beatriz Frontin is an expert in environmental issues with notable knowledge of peculiar demands of relevance to the company. Beatriz has proven to be a great partner, acting proactively, including in the early capture of strategic issues. The partnership has already borne fruit with favourable court decisions recently, the result of complete and rapid service, as demand required.’
Key clients
- Norsk Hydro
- CPA Terminal Paranaguá
- Hidrovias do Brasil
- Olin Corporation
- Shell Brasil Petróleo
- Águia Fertilizantes
- Quatiara Energia
- Rina Services
- Arauco
- Philip Morris International
- EDP
- Atvos
- ArcelorMittal
- PANCO
- CPA Terminais Inteligentes
Work highlights
- Assisted Alunorte with strategy for the execution of an administrative agreement to guarantee the possibility and enforcement of activities to mitigate the impacts and risks associated with the leakage in 2018, as well as monitoring potential risks.
- Advised Arauco on the sale to Klabin of forestry assets amounting to 150,000 hectares in the state of Paraná, including 85,000 hectares of productive area and 31.5 million tons of standing timber, as well as forestry machinery and equipment.
- Advised Atvos on an array of environmental issues in operational and crop areas, ranging from consultancy to ligation, and administrative settlements.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Maria Christina Gueorguiev