Campos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA Piper
Campos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA Piper brings together environmental law specialists who are well placed to assist domestic and international companies operating in the oil and gas, agribusiness, infrastructure, real estate and energy sectors in an array of matters, including crisis management, risk assessments, environmental licensing and litigation. Rated for its ‘ability to deal with complex issues’, the group is under the joint leadership of two partners based in Rio de Janeiro – Paulo De Bessa Antunes and Vilmar Gonçalves – and São Paulo-based partner Ana Paula Chagas, who has a wealth of experience in protected areas, waste management, climate change, ESG and carbon markets. Antunes and Gonçalves are strong performers in judicial and administrative proceedings. Other key individuals include Nathália Almeida in Rio and Carina Cancela in São Paulo, both of whom maintain a broad environmental practice, covering non-contentious matters and negotiations with environmental agencies, public prosecutors and state authorities.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is multidisciplinary, which facilitates the fulfilment of multidisciplinary matters.’
‘Ana Paula Chagas is a very distinguished professional in the market. She seeks to understand in depth the clients' activities and businesses. She is always available, aware of trends and can easily predict scenarios.’
'Vilmar Luiz Graça Gonçalves is an admirable professional, because in addition to being competent, he is attentive, always available and kind.'
'Ability to deal with complex issues.'
'The environmental law team stands out in Rio de Janeiro for having one of the most renowned and respected lawyers in the area in Brazil, Paulo Bessa Antunes, as well as Vilmar Gonçalves, whose knowledge and reach due to his expertise in environmental law and litigation make the team a powerful asset. They have extensive knowledge of the O&G sector, which helps in the stages of environmental licensing, consent processes, defense of administrative sanctions, as well as legal proceedings related to environmental issues.'
'Vilmar Gonçalves and Nathalia Almeida are outstanding individuals. Vilmar is an excellent lawyer, capable of absorbing the client's complex demands and delivering fast, complete results and a unique strategic vision. I understand that Vilmar is one of the leading names in environmental law in Rio de Janeiro today, and working with the DLA team has the potential to become one of the leading names in the area in Brazil. Nathalia, who works on Vilmar's team, also has enormous potential for professional development in view of the results currently being presented.'
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Paulo de Bessa Antunes, Vilmar Luiz Graça Gonçalves, Ana Paula Chagas