Demarest Advogados

Environmentally sensitive sectors including mining, forestry, agribusiness, renewable energy, and oil and gas are the playground of Demarest Advogados, which provides comprehensive support in M&A and capital markets transactions, as well as corporate expansion, providing guidance on impact assessments, regulatory compliance, licensing requirements, and environmental liability. Incident and crisis management are further areas of strength, particularly in scenarios with cross-border and substantial financial implications. The São Paulo team is led jointly by Luiz Fernando Henry Sant’Anna, a premier environmental law specialist ‘with extensive experience in a wide range of topics’ noted for his detailed knowledge of waste management, take-back systems, and crisis management, and star of the firm’s ESG offering Fernanda Vianna Stefanelo, who excels in infrastructure project licensing, climate change, and carbon credits. From the associate ranks, Isabelle Carvalho Gonçalves stands out for her thorough grasp of ESG and carbon market issues, while Manuela Motta Zini assists with M&A deals, and disputes involving federal, state, and municipal entities. Senior associate Nicholas Krajnc left the firm in June 2023.