Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados supports clients in the mining, steel, energy, chemical, agribusiness and forestry sectors in both contentious and non-contentious environmental matters. The São Paulo-based team is noted for its skills in structuring complex projects and M&A transactions, and advising on crisis management, environmental liabilities identification, risk assessment and management. Its ‘technical expertise’ extends to biodiversity, climate change, ESG and green finance-related matters. Practice head Roberta Danelon Leonhardt is adept at handling complex environmental crises, negotiations with environmental agencies and the Public Attorney’s Office, and managing environmental liabilities and risks. Eduardo Ferreira focuses on M&A and administrative and judicial proceedings related to environmental liabilities. Other key figures in the practice include senior associates Thais Ferreira Moreno, Camila Argentino Silva Ribeiro Scopel and Aline Barreto de Moraes e Castro Philodemos.
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Testimonials
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‘The partners’ technical expertise and the fact that they are business-oriented sets them apart from other firms.’
‘Roberta Danelon Leonhardt is the greatest lawyer in environmental and carbon markets law in the country. I would also like to highlight Camila Scopel, an associate on Roberta's team, who does a great job.’
Key clients
- Florespar Florestal S.A.
- Bayer S.A.
- Rio de Janeiro Refrescos
- FOSNOR – Fosfatados do Norte-Nordeste S/A
- Rumo S.A.
- LATAM Airlines
- Cargill
- Votorantim Cimentos N/NE S.A
- Ambev S.A.
- EDP Energias do Brasil S.A.
- Hines do Brasil
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Camila Argentino Silva Ribeiro Scopel
Practice head
Roberta Danelon Leonhardt
Other key lawyers
Eduardo Ferreira; Thais Ferreira Moreno; Camila Argentino Silva Ribeiro Scopel; Aline Barreto de Moraes e Castro Philodemos