Pinheiro Guimarães has substantial experience in Environmental Law matters, both at the advisory stage and in litigation, assisting our clients through all phases of their businesses.

A major distinctive feature of the firm is our strategic involvement in the initial stages of major infrastructure and natural-resource projects, aiming to reduce the risk of conflicts arising from socioenvironmental issues.

Our professionals pride themselves on forming an all-encompassing environmental legal-advisory and litigation practice across various sectors (energy, mining, ports, oil and gas, agribusiness, among others), supporting the decision-making process of our clients all the way from the planning to the operational phases of their projects.

The Pinheiro Guimarães team also handles administrative proceedings and judicial disputes, encompassing investigatory proceedings, strategic environmental litigation, conflict resolution and negotiation of consent decrees with the relevant authorities.

Professionals making up the Pinheiro Guimarães team are well versed in climate-change-related matters, including carbon market transactions and climate-related disputes.

The team navigates highly strategic themes including socioenvironmental crisis management, biodiversity access, interaction with traditional and indigenous communities, management of contaminated areas, reverse logistics, and numerous other subjects that come within the ESG agenda. Our expertise and collaborative work across different practice areas of the firm fosters the development of comprehensive and innovative strategies for our clients.