Boasting ‘strong institutional relationships with public bodies and entities’, the environmental group at Souto Correa Advogados assists clients with litigation, licensing, liability risk assessments and mitigation, and due diligence in transactional contexts. The ’great’ team possesses substantial expertise in contaminated land issues, reverse logistics, and protected areas, assisting clients in a variety of sectors, most notably energy, forestry, sanitation, agribusiness, and construction. Fabiana Figueiro, recognised for her ‘excellent technical knowledge’, leads the practice from Porto Alegre. Senior associates Paula Thompson, who joined from SPLaw in May 2024, Juliana Pretto Stangherlin, and Mariana Vicente Níquel are also key contacts.
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Testimonials
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‘Souto Correa has a great team of environmental lawyers, with extensive experience in the southern region of the country.’
‘What makes the Souto Correa team stand out is that it has implemented corporate governance, ethics, respect, transparency, reliability, commitment, professional qualifications, humanised relationships, a collaborative spirit, fast deliveries, as well as strong institutional relationships with public bodies and entities in its operations.’
‘Souto Correa's highlight is lawyer Fabiana Figueiró - a professional with great personal values, excellent technical knowledge of the environmental and sanitation areas and great institutional relationships. She is committed to the client, has a high capacity for teamwork and is always thoughtful in her statements.’
‘Mariana Níquel stands out for her excellence in work, meeting deadlines and technical knowledge.’
Key clients
- CORSAN / AEGEA Saneamento
- Global Logistic Properties – GLP
- Irani Papel e Embalagem S.A.
- EBES Sistemas de Energia S.A. (Órigo Energia)
- Gerdau Aços Longos Ltda.
- Braskem S.A.
- Reservas Votorantim
- INPEV – Instituto Nac. de Processamento de Embalagens Vazias
- Refrigeração Dufrio Comércio e Importação S.A.
- VPorts Autoridade Portuária S.A.
- DeMello Incorporações Ltda.
- HRZ Transmissão e Participações S.A.
Work highlights
Representing CORSAN in approximately 100 strategic environmental lawsuits involving its portfolio and providing legal assistance on water use, licensing and civil inquiries.
Assisted Braskem with atmospheric emissions, contaminated areas, pipelines, effluents, licenses, waste management and protected areas.
Assisted Gerdau S.A. during the potential acquisition of two hydroelectric plants in Mato Grosso, Brazil, analysing potential risks and compliance requirements, focusing on regional mining activities and indigenous lands.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Fabiana Figueiró
Other key lawyers
Juliana Stangherlin; Mariana Vicente Níquel; Paula Thompson