Standing out for its socio-environmental crisis management capabilities, Veirano Advogados advises on contamination, environmental damage and matters involving indigenous and traditional communities. The team is active across renewable energy, mining and infrastructure, with additional expertise in carbon markets, licensing and compliance matters. Maria Christina Motta Gueorguiev focuses on crisis management, ESG and climate change mandates, while Beatriz Paulo de Frontin handles environmental licensing, litigation and regulatory negotiations. Luisa Allodi Rossit advises on due diligence, biodiversity and carbon markets.
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Testimonials
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- Veirano has a partner in the Environmental area, Maria Christina Motta, who is a leading expert in environmental legislation and business strategies. Therefore, whenever I need support and have complete confidence in the response I will receive, I contact her.
- Partner Maria Gueorguiev has an impressive level of experience. Senior lawyer Larissa Vital, who is also part of the team, is very diligent and has extensive technical knowledge, demonstrating great confidence in suggesting strategies and alternatives.
Key clients
- Atvos
- Arauco Celulose do Brasil S.A.
- Belterra
- Porto do Açu
- AngloGold Ashanti
- Grupo Iter
- Águia Fertilizantes S.A.
- Hidrovias do Brasil
- Arcelor Mittal
- Kinea
- Be8
- MOV Investimentos
- Smurfit Westrock
Work highlights
Advising Philip Morris International (PMI) on the legal structuring and regulatory compliance of its Perfect Forest carbon project in Brazil, an initiative aimed at generating high-quality carbon credits through sustainable forestry practices
Advised Chilean pulp and paper company Arauco Celulose do Brasil S/A on the $2.2bn financing for the Sucuriú Project, including $1.25bn facility co-led by IDB Invest and IFC with the participation of eight commercial banks, and $970m in export credit backed by Finnvera, Finland’s export credit agency.
Representing Ourofino in a Civil Public Action filed by the Federal Prosecutor’s Office in Mato Grosso (“MPF”).
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.
Practice head
Maria Christina Motta Gueorguiev
Other key lawyers
Beatriz Paulo de Frontin; Larissa Cristina Vital Nunes; Luisa Allodi Rossit; Ana Laura Carvalho; Maria Christensen