Azevedo Sette Advogados

Azevedo Sette Advogados’ mining practice is a powerhouse in the Belo Horizonte market, with a strong local presence and an impressive client roster. The group has a broad scope of expertise including, but not limited to, environmental settlement agreements, lawsuits before judicial and environmental regulatory bodies such as the Federal Environmental Agency, and mining agreements. On the consultancy front, the team is engaged in advisory work pertaining to compliance with mining and environmental regulations, mineral rights, and project development. The practice is capable of handling complex work involving multinational companies and foreign jurisdictions. Leonardo Pereira Lamego and recently promoted partner Gabriela Salazar Silva Pinto co-head the group, and both have extensive experience in complex transactions requiring environmental permits, auditing, compliance, and due diligence. Ana Paula Terra Caldeira is a specialist in foreign investments in the mining, construction, and engineering industries. The practice also benefits from the expertise of Leonardo Farinha Goulart, who is regarded for his track record in arbitration related to mining, environmental, and real estate disputes.