Brazil: Mining
With a diminishing supply of quality mining sites globally, an international interest in Brazil for new projects remains high. A total of 11 lawyers have been selected for their expertise in this field.
Four names are included from Veirano Advogados. Carlos Americo Ferraz e Castro is a “top tier” lawyer with an imposing international client list. Pedro A Garcia is “very highly commended” and Pedro Aguiar de Freitas “has a true understanding of clients’ requirements given his in-house experience”. Alexandre Bittencourt Calmon is described as a “first rate practitioner” with a “wealth of mining experience”.
Two key names feature from Pinheiro Neto Advogados. Carlos Vilhena is “a star” and is especially praised for his “business focus and international outlook”. He is joined by the “exceptional” Adriano Drummond C Trindade.
At Lobo & Ibeas Advogados the “incredibly talented and experienced” Virgilio Cezar de Moraes Borba is praised for his knowledge and contributors noted his role in developing mining legislation in Brazil. Carlos Augusto da Silveira Lobo is also commended for combining his expertise in environmental matters with his highly regarded mining practice.
TozziniFreire Advogados’s Affonso Aurino Barros da Cunha is repeatedly recommended as an “excellent” lawyer.
Marcelo Mendo Gomes de Souza at Carneiro & Souza Advogados Associados is a “very professional and practical” lawyer. Glenn Faass at Macleod Dixon Consultores em Direito Estrangeiro is managing partner of the firm’s Rio office and is renowned for this “global expertise” and “in-depth knowledge”.