Vilmar Luiz Graça Gonçalves
Campos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA PiperBoasting ‘high technical quality’, Campos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA Piper combines expertise in crisis management, negotiations with regulatory bodies, and judicial and administrative litigation with intimate knowledge of licensing processes, contaminated areas, water resources, protected areas, ESG, and climate change. The practice is centred around the ’detailed and attentive’ Vilmar Luiz Graça Gonçalves, who is well versed in conflict resolution, crisis management, transactions and projects, tackling issues of pollution, contaminated sites, traditional communities, and carbon markets. Associate Nathália Almeida Aleixo is proficient in licensing processes, risk assessments, and liability studies, as well as judicial and extrajudicial proceedings. Ana Paula Chagas and Paulo de Bessa Antunes left the firm in May and July 2023 respectively, while senior associate Carina Cancela departed in January 2024.
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‘Vilmar Luiz Graça Gonçalves always assists with excellent analyses and within the requested deadlines. He does not hesitate to disagree with internal positions to defend what he understands is correct, which is great for debate.’
‘The services provided bring together high technical quality, but also a deep understanding of the business involved in the topic, allowing the definition of the best possible strategy for the company’s positioning. Opening the office to develop joint work with the internal legal department guarantees excellent results in our demands.’
‘Vilmar Luiz Graça Gonçalves stands out for his always ready availability, quick response time, formation of a highly prepared team to serve the client as if speaking to the firm’s own partner. Furthermore, he is extremely helpful, detailed and attentive to matters.’
‘Nathália Almeida is very available and helpful, attentive to all technical aspects involving the issues. There is always a contribution to be made by her on all topics, always helping with the well-mapped histories of the subjects.’
‘What makes Campos Mello unique is the ability to have empathy with the business, always seeking best practices aligned with the market and in compliance with legal obligations.’
‘Vilmar Luiz Graça Gonçalves and Nathália Almeida are great partners to the business, with a broad vision of opportunities and risks. Not to mention the punctual, proactive service, always courteous.’
‘Campos Mello stands out in the national legal market for its pro bono commitment, demonstrating a humanised and socially responsible approach. This unique characteristic demonstrates the firm’s concern not only with legal aspects, but also with the social and environmental impact of its activities.’
‘Vilmar Luiz Graça Gonçalves demonstrates a high standard of professionalism in his activities, approaching demands with seriousness and commitment. His technical skill and legal expertise contribute significantly to excellence in the provision of legal services, proactively assuming the responsibilities inherent to his duties.’
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Vilmar Luiz Graça Gonçalves