An unparalleled command of waste law marks out Felsberg Advogados as a national reference for a myriad of industries - including electronics, life sciences and healthcare, food, and paper and pulp - seeking tailored solutions for waste management, particularly the implementation of take-back and circular economy programmes. Management of contaminated areas, environmental compliance, ESG, climate litigation, carbon and biodiversity credits, the recycling market, and in product regulation are further key competencies. Situated in São Paulo, the team is led by the joint efforts of Fabricio Soler, ‘the best-known name in issues linked to waste’ and a repository of knowledge in national policy, sanitation law, take-back programmes, urban cleaning systems, and solid waste. Senior associate Daniela Mota, a bioeconomy expert, distributes her expertise across ESG, solid waste, sanitation, infrastructure, contaminated areas, and mining mandates. Associate Rafael Locatelli is primarily active in waste management, contaminated land, and protected areas.
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‘Knowledge of the company’s sector of activity, availability of professionals, competitive prices.’
‘Fabricio Soler and Daniela Mota both stand out.’
‘Fabricio Soler is the best-known name in issues linked to waste. Dedicated and highly articulate professional, brings strategic solutions and legal guidance relevant to the company’s day-to-day operations.’
‘Fabricio Soler is a reference in the area of waste law. He is renowned and influences the decision-making of public managers on this subject. For the company, he is dedicated and seeks to keep it informed about the issues he understands to be relevant to its day-to-day life, preventing environmental liabilities and envisioning opportunities.’
‘Felsberg is recognised as a reference in environmental issues.’
‘Fabricio Soler is one of the most recognised lawyers in waste issues in the country. Always helpful, available, and very assertive in the instructions given to the company.’
Key clients
- Owens-Illinois
- Isover (Saint-Gobain Group)
- Siemens
- Arteris
- Saint-Gobain
- Haleon
- Caixa Econômica Federal
- Tetra Pak
- Ifood
- Brasilit (Saint-Gobain Group)
Work highlights
- Acted for Haleon in developing a project to analyse packaging sustainability regulations in Latin American countries.
- Assisted Owens-Illinois with its expansion efforts in the country.
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Practice head
Fabricio Soler; Daniela Mota
Other key lawyers
Rafael Locatelli