Praised for its ‘assertive, pragmatic and creative’ approach, São Paulo-based TozziniFreire advises on environmental licensing, administrative and judicial proceedings, and compliance due diligence in the context of transactions. Also noted for its ’ability to innovate and adapt to its clients' needs’, the team fields solid capabilities in risk and contamination management matters as well as carbon market project structuring. The practice is led by founder Adriana Mathias Baptista and the ‘highly respected’ Bianca Bilton Signorini Antacli, who 'has extensive experience in several areas of environmental law, including due diligence in M&A transactions, environmental risk management, judicial and administrative proceedings, and environmental licensing'. Danilo Lambert Vieira de Sousa is a key contact for administrative proceedings, litigation, risk management and environmental licensing.
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Testimonials
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'The firm stands out for the quality of the service and deliverables.'
‘What sets TozziniFreire Advogados apart in the national legal market is its ability to innovate and adapt to the needs of its clients. Its commitment to inclusion and diversity, promoting a work environment that values different perspectives and experiences, is worth highlighting; so is its collaborative work culture, encouraging the exchange of knowledge and cooperation among team members to achieve the best results. These characteristics not only improve the quality of the service provided but also reinforce the partnership with the client and the confidence that the service will be performed in an assertive, pragmatic and creative manner.’
‘Bianca Bilton Signorini Antacli is a highly respected attorney and partner in the firm’s environmental practice. She has extensive experience in several areas of environmental law, including due diligence in M&A transactions, environmental risk management, judicial and administrative proceedings, and environmental licensing. Among her qualities, I highlight her technical expertise; Bianca has a deep knowledge of environmental issues, including biodiversity, licensing and litigation. She is recognised for her ability to provide strategic advice on projects of great environmental sensitivity. Her leadership and collaboration should also be noted; she is an active member of several important organisations, which is undoubtedly a differentiator, as she constantly shares updates with the client.’
'In general, the lawyers at TozziniFreire are excellent, with deep legal knowledge and a practical, objective, and direct approach.'
'Adriana Baptista – environmental partner – has a profile that demonstrates not only legal expertise but also an understanding of technical language, which facilitates communication with business areas and environmental consultants. With this broad perspective, she is able to provide preventive and precise recommendations for problem-solving.'
Key clients
- Sediver
- Owens Corning
- Ericsson
- Cabot
- Mitsui
- AstraZeneca do Brasil Ltda.
- Petroleo Sabba
- CPFL
- ZF TRW
Work highlights
Advising CEBDS on the legal assessment to the Bioeconomy Secretary on the bills of laws related to bioeconomy and on the drafting of the decree on the Bioeconomy National Strategy.
Lawyers
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Next Generation Partners
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Practice head
Adriana Mathias Baptista; Bianca Bilton Signorini Antacli
Other key lawyers
Danilo Sousa; Gabriela Ariane Ribeiro Mendes; Bruno Pisani Della Barba