Lefosse Advogados advises clients across the transport, logistics, energy, mining, financial services and agribusiness industries on the environmental aspects of M&A and capital markets transactions, project finance and real estate and asset purchases. Practice head Guilherme d’Almeida Mota is noted for his crisis management experience, particularly in cases involving dam failures, major fires and atmospheric emissions. Also in São Paulo, associate Gabriela Mello focuses on ESG practices implementation and liability mitigation, while Nina Meloni handles due diligence, licensing, take-back systems, and judicial and administrative environmental proceedings.
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Testimonials
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'Firm with an environmental practice in full growth, well managed by its partner Guilherme Mota.'
'Guilherme Mota stands out as a leader in his field.'
'Guilherme Mota is highly committed to resolving client concerns. He has in-depth and excellent knowledge of market trends, as well as business acumen.'
Key clients
- J&F
- Baiyin Nonferrous Group
- Smartfit Escola de Ginástica e Dança S.A.
- Lubrizol Corporation
- Lavoro Agro
- InnovX
- CMA CGM Group
- Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo (SABESP)
- Trelleborg
Work highlights
Supported Innovx in the implementation of carbon farming projects in Brazil.
Advised Lubrizol Corporation on an environmental licensing procedure for enterprises in the states of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
Advised J&F on the acquisition of the company responsible for energy distribution in the Amazon state.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Guilherme d’Almeida Mota
Other key lawyers
Gabriela Mello; Nina Meloni