Covering a broad spectrum of environmental and climate change mandates, Trench Rossi Watanabe advises on litigation, environmental licensing, ESG, carbon markets and sustainability matters. The practice is jointly led by Renata Amaral, who is recognised for her expertise in decarbonisation strategies and carbon market matters; Giovani Tomasoni, whose practice centres on sustainability, ESG, circular economy and regulatory compliance; and Manuela Demarche, who is particularly noted for her expertise in environmental liability, licensing and transactional matters. Camila Simões Cassiano Julien advises on environmental liability, contaminated sites and regulatory compliance. Alexandre Salomão Jabra is no longer at the firm.
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- Partner Giovani B. Tomasoni, from the environmental team, demonstrates expertise in the matter and is available to discuss cases.
- The environmental team demonstrates extensive knowledge of the subject matter and meets our requests and deadlines. The firm stands out for its initiative in promoting lectures and events on current issues, bringing in renowned professionals for this purpose.
- The firm has a leader (Renata Amaral) with quick responses and technical excellence who guides the team.
- What truly sets Trench Rossi Watanabe apart is their ability to act as a strategic extension of our in-house legal department. The team demonstrates profound technical knowledge, yet delivers in an extremely pragmatic and business-oriented manner, avoiding purely theoretical answers. They are exceptionally responsive and maintain impressive consistency in the quality of their deliverables, regardless of the complexity or volume of the demand. Furthermore, the fluidity with which they connect different areas of law and their international reach give us the necessary confidence for critical decisions in complex jurisdictions. They are a partner we can fully trust, combining institutional sophistication with personalized and close service.
- Renata Amaral and Giovani Tomasoni are exceptional professionals who combine encyclopedic legal knowledge with keen business acumen. What sets them apart is their hands-on approach. They not only supervise the work but delve into the critical details of the operation. They are true trusted advisors who convey complete confidence in high-pressure negotiations, always presenting creative solutions that make the deal viable instead of simply listing risks.
Key clients
- AbbiVie
- ABIHPEC
- Arauco
- Artemyn
- Bimbo
- Biomas
- Braskem
- Bunge
- ByteDance
- Carbon2Nature
- Grupo Votorantim
- Instituto Ekos
Work highlights
Advised Biomas on structuring the Muçununga Project, a pioneering large-scale ecological restoration initiative, conducting socio-environmental and land tenure due diligence, assessing regulatory risks, and drafting agreements to enable the generation of certified carbon credits.
Advised Mercado Livre on reviewing a term sheet for the purchase of carbon credits from Ambipar, assessing legal soundness, addressing potential risks, and ensuring compliance with land ownership and delivery obligations.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
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 Simões Cassiano Julien
Practice head
Renata Amaral
Other key lawyers
Giovani Tomasoni; Camila Simões Cassiano Julien