Pinheiro Neto Advogados draws on a long-established history of working hand in hand with mining industry players, including the government, industry associations, financiers, and companies, to find solutions to complex transactions and pressing regulatory and environmental concerns. M&A, investment and debt transactions, and alternative methods of financing are traditional areas of strength, supplemented by an intimate understanding of crisis management, environmental permitting, and mining-related litigation. From his seat in the Federal District, ‘walking encyclopedia’ Carlos Vilhena stands at the intersection of mining law and government relations, advising clients on policy and regulatory frameworks, as well as corporate transactions and financing. In São Paulo, Roberta Stettinger Rossi Bilotti Demange dedicates her practice to mining and infrastructure projects, and is lauded for her ’incredible ability to make agreements and remove obstacles in favour of a greater result’. Senior associate and ‘star to watch’ Marina Bertucci Ferreira, also based in Brasilia, supports on regulatory affairs, mining policies, M&A, and financing.
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‘The Pinheiro Neto team, led by Roberta Demange, stands out for being extremely close to the client. There comes a time when it is difficult to separate who is the internal team and who is the external adviser, such is the connection. Furthermore, the responses are always quick, practical and focused on the business.’
‘Roberta Stettinger Bilotti Demange is simply one of the best big firm partners I've worked with, simple to deal with, focused on solutions, without jargon and harmful sophistication. Incredible ability to make agreements and remove obstacles in favour of a greater result.’
‘Extremely attentive, dedicated and helpful members. The mix of the younger partners, the innovation they bring, with the maturity and wisdom of the more experienced partners, makes Pinheiro Neto the best firm in Brazil.’
‘Carlos Vilhena is a walking encyclopedia. He has vast technical knowledge and knowledge of the mining sector. His knowledge, calm and tranquility are essential in the negotiations in which he operates.’
‘Marina Bertucci Ferreira is a star to watch. She is attentive, intelligent, and tuned in. Marina has a lot of potential to stand out in major negotiations in the mining market.’
‘Roberta Stettinger Bilotti Demange possesses excellent knowledge of business law and has extensive experience in M&A. Perceptive, she brings all her agility of reasoning and commercial acumen to discussions.’
Key clients
- Manara Minerals
- Sandbox Royalties
- TriStar Gold
- Orion
- Cameco Corporation
- Kinross Gold
- Lundin Mining Corporation
- Franco-Nevada
- Energy Fuels
- Heineken
Lawyers
Hall of fame
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Leading associates
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Other key lawyers
Carlos Vilhena; Roberta Stettinger Bilotti Demange; Marina Bertucci Ferreira