Tanoira Cassagne Abogados fields an environmental practice that is adept at handling both litigation and advisory work. The team is the trusted advisor of industrial companies being pursued for remediation costs, damages, and fines due to alleged ecological degradation and health and safety violations. The practice is led by experienced trial lawyers Bernardo Cassagne, who provides counsel regarding environmental non-compliance, and Ignacio González Zambón, who advises governmental bodies on project development and real estate developers facing challenges from environmental activists.
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Key clients
- <p>BASF</p>
- <p>Idom</p>
- <p>Bridgestone</p>
- <p>Altos de Unzué</p>
- <p>Líneas Delta Argentino</p>
- <p>Philips</p>
- <p>Bayer/Monsanto</p>
- <p>Campolimpio</p>
Work highlights
Advised BASF regarding a fine received for non-compliance with environmental obligations by the Buenos Aires Province Environmental Regulatory Agency (OPDS).
Advised Altos de Unzué - the developer of a country club located next to a wetland - regarding a lawsuit initiated by an environmental activist against the proposed project.
Representing Bayer in a trial known as the “glifosato” (glyphosate) case, which involves the most important actors in the agrochemicals industry.
Practice head
Bernardo Cassagne; Ignacio González Zambón