With expertise in the chemical, mining and steel sectors, Vella Pugliese Buosi e Guidoni Advogados is recognised for its ‘excellent service’ in environmental litigation, with recent work concerning mining safety, contaminated areas, environmental damages and air pollution. The ’proactive’ team also supports clients in environmental licensing and interactions with regulators, ‘offering innovative solutions in complex negotiations’. Antonio Celso Pugliese, founding partner and seasoned litigator, leads the practice from São Paulo alongside Anderson Moura, described by clients as ’a reference in the environmental field’.
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‘The firm provided excellent service in a short time frame. They were proactive, responded promptly to everything and delivered a complete service.’
'The firm is notable for anticipating risks and demonstrating a detailed understanding of the sector, offering innovative solutions in complex negotiations and a practical, forward-thinking vision of the carbon market, which has supported our decision-making in this area.'
‘Anderson Moura followed the work closely and was responsible for delivering admirable work.’
'Anderson Moura stands out for his deep engagement with the matters under his management, both in terms of time availability and his technical expertise across the various situations in which his services have been requested. He is proactive and well-connected, approaching opposing parties with professionalism and caution in situations where judicial disputes are to be avoided. He is a good mediator.'
- 'Partner Anderson Moura is noted for his proactivity, ability to anticipate risks and trends, availability, industry knowledge, excellent negotiation skills, and pragmatic and assertive vision. Associate Lucas Biasetton also stands out.'
- 'The firm advises us on environmental matters. A key differentiator of the firm is Anderson Moura’s ability to grasp the technical context of the issues, consistently asking highly relevant questions that significantly help us in building legal and technical arguments and documentation.'
Key clients
- Allonda Ambiental S.A.
- Joyson Safety Systems Brasil Ltda.
- Buckman Laboratórios Ltda
- Dacalda – Açúcar e Álcool Ltda
- Tagma Brasil Industria e Comercio de Produtos Quimicos Ltda (Brazilian subsidiary of Univar Solutions)
- Fospar S.A.
- Mosaic Fertilizantes P&K Ltda.
- Sandvik Coromant do Brasil Industria e Comercio de Ferramentas Ltda.
- Olga Color SPA Ltda.
- Usiminas - Usinas Siderúrgicas de Minas Gerais S/A
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Antonio Celso Pugliese; Anderson Moura
Other key lawyers
Lucas Biasetton