With extensive experience in the management of contaminated areas and structuring of take-back schemes, Trench Rossi Watanabe is recognised for its ‘promptness, attention and quality’, as well as nationwide and cross-border capabilities. The São Paulo-based practice is also noted for its ’extensive knowledge’ and strong track record in complex environmental litigation, class actions, infraction notices, licensing, crisis management and carbon markets. Renata Amaral, a name to note for carbon credit deals and decarbonisation strategies, and Manuela Demarche, who excels in environmental licensing, transactional and contentious mandates, lead the practice alongside the ‘dynamic, attentive, precise and technical’ Giovani Tomasoni, noted for his expertise in sustainability, ESG and circular economy issues. Other key contacts include associates Camila Simões Cassiano Julien, Alexandre Jabra and Isabella Sinetti, who joined from Demarest Advogados in October 2024.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Excellent work provided with extensive knowledge of environmental issues.’
- ‘Promptness, attention and quality in services.’
- ‘Giovani Tomasoni provides services in a dynamic, attentive, precise and technical manner.’
Key clients
- ABIHPEC
- Arauco
- Biomas
- Braskem
- Bunge
- CEBDS
- Dyson
- Froneri
- Grupo Votorantim
- Hidrovias
- Kenvue
- McKinsey
Work highlights
Advised Arauco on potential risks of environmental liability due to possible expansion of the activities/equipment licensed by the environmental agency of the State of Mato Grosso do Sul (Instituto de Meio Ambiente de Mato Grosso do Sul).
Advises Bunge on environmental matters and crisis management, including irregularities in solid waste disposal, effluent discharge, air emissions, soil contamination, sustainability and biodiversity.
Advised Emerson Electric do Brasil Ltda. on the legal deactivation process, assisting with the reports to be submitted before the State Environmental Agency (CETESB) and creating a coordinated strategy to ensure full compliance with legislation.
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
Alexandre Jabra
Practice head
Renata Amaral; Giovani Tomasoni; Manuela Demarche
Other key lawyers
Camila Simões Cassiano Julien; Alexandre Jabra; Isabella Sinetti; Vinicius Amigo