Tauil & Chequer Advogados’ environmental, climate change and ESG practice combines ‘legal, technical and commercial knowledge’ to advise domestic and international clients on administrative and judicial litigation, and non-contentious issues, including M&A and capital markets transactions. Known for its ’excellent service’, the team assists with environmental licensing and liabilities, crisis management, climate litigation, carbon pricing and markets, and sensitive human rights matters involving indigenous populations. Both based in Rio de Janeiro, practice head Luiz Gustavo Bezerra – qualified in several jurisdictions and with an ‘excellent’ reputation – and newly promoted partner Gedham Gomes – recognised for his ’profound technical capacity’ – advise clients across a wide range of industries on complex dispute resolution, transactional and regulatory matters. Other key figures in the practice include associates Victor Rodrigues, also in Rio, and São Paulo-based Victor Trevizan.
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‘High-value team with excellent service in its area of expertise.’
‘The environmental, climate change, and ESG team at Tauil & Chequer demonstrated absolute legal and commercial knowledge of the sector. Their support was essential for us to navigate the legal and commercial risks of the project, define mitigation strategies and align the approach with the other stakeholders involved, which included traditional populations. They really demonstrated mastery of every detail.'
‘Luiz Gustavo Bezerra is excellent. As a partner and head of the team, he ensured that all of our expectations were exceeded and actively led the work. He was always available for relevant conversations. His strategic insights were very valuable.'
'Gedham Gomes and Victor Rodrigues were always present in the work and management of our demands, having demonstrated profound technical capacity to deliver products that not only met but exceeded our expectations.’
‘Tauil & Chequer Advogados provides exemplary legal services, focusing on the client and the best opportunities to solve challenges. In addition, the technical knowledge of the entire team is evident.’
'The firm stands out in the national legal landscape for the excellence of its services, the technical depth of its team, and the innovative approach it adopts across all aspects of its practice. The commitment to the client and personalized approach to achieving positive results are paramount.'
'Luiz Gustavo Bezerra, Gedham Gomes, and Victor Rodrigues - The work performed by the environmental team, especially the partners/associates mentioned makes all the difference in defending the company's interests. Their work is completely individualized and artisanal, uniquely designed to strive for excellence and, consequently, success in the challenges they face.'
Key clients
- Eneva
- Forbes & Manhattan
- Eletronorte
- Eletrosul
- Hydro
- Furnas
- Bunge
- Brava Energia
- Porto Sudeste
- Future Climate
- Perfin Infra
- EDF
- Mitsubishi
- Carbonext
- Biofílica
- Ecosecurities
- Energisa
- Atlas Renewable Energy
- Furnas
- Baker Hughes
Work highlights
Representing Eneva in connection with the environmental licensing of the Azulão Project and the Japiim Project, its potential impacts to indigenous communities and how it may affect licensing requirements.
Representing Brava Energia in several sensitive public civil actions and compensation lawsuits filed by fishermen and fishermen associations, as well as advising in connection with environmental liability risks related to Petrobras divestment assets.
Advising Future Climate on risks and strategies pertaining to the participation in a public bid conducted by the State of Amazonas for the development of carbon credit projects in state conservation units, especially due to the involvement of traditional populations.
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.
Gedham Gomes
Practice head
Luiz Gustavo Bezerra
Other key lawyers
Gedham Gomes; Victor Rodrigues; Victor Trevizan