Straddling the spheres of environmental, urban, and biodiversity law, Siqueira Castro – Advogados’ team of seasoned professionals is invested in the avoidance of environmental liability and litigation for clients in the mining, energy, oil and gas, and real estate sectors, primarily through comprehensive support on licensing, administrative procedures, and civil investigations. Simone Paschoal Nogueira demonstrates ‘remarkable technical knowledge’ of agribusiness, renewable energy, and forest investments, and directs the practice from her seat in São Paulo. Annelise Abi-Ramia Ferreras is commended for her work with the sanitation industry, and Iris Zimmer is well versed in climate regulation. Natasha Rosset left the firm in December 2023.
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Testimonials
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‘Excellent firm that assists with environmental administrative and judicial litigation and strategic consultancy issues.’
‘Annelise Abi-Ramia Ferreras is incredible both in her approach and availability, but mainly in her knowledge in the field of environmental law linked to sanitation.’
‘The team provides services that cover the core of the corporate business and is accurate in the company’s interests.’
‘Simone Paschoal Nogueira shows remarkable technical knowledge and an ability to understand the company’s business.’
Key clients
- AES Tietê
- EcoRodovias Infraestrutura e Logística
- BRK Ambiental
- DP World Santos
- Grupo CCR
- Grupo Solvi
- Localiza Rent a Car
- White Martins
- Companhia de Transmissão de Energia Elétrica Paulista – CTEEP
- Gerdau Aços Longos
Work highlights
- Advised Grupo Solvi on environmental licensing processes, and defended the interests of the company before environmental agencies and municipalities regarding waste disposal.
- Assisted BRK Ambiental with environmental proceedings before the State Public Prosecutor’s Office, as well as environmental agencies and municipalities, regarding water supply and sewage treatment systems.
- Assisted ISA CTEEP with environmental proceedings before the Public Prosecutor’s Office, as well as environmental agencies and municipalities, regarding licensing, irregular occupations on environmental protected areas, vegetation suppression, and environmental offsets.
Lawyers
Practice head
Simone Paschoal Nogueira
Other key lawyers
Annelise Abi-Ramia Ferreras; Iris Zimmer