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Antonio Augusto Reis
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Antonio has over 25 years of experience in legal consulting and litigation on environmental, social, and climate-related issues. He advises on M&A and financial transactions, including governance, ESG disclosure and policy matters, due diligence, project structuring, and environmental permitting. Antonio also assists with environmental negotiations and judicial and administrative litigation, representing local and international clients across sectors, including energy, oil and gas, mining, steel, chemicals, transportation, telecommunications, real estate, sanitation and waste management, agribusiness, pulp and paper, and forest exploitation. He also serves as an officer of the Environment, Health and Safety Committee of the International Bar Association (IBA) and as a member of the Expert Advisory Board for the Oxford University Climate Hub.
Education
Bachelor of Laws – Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio);
Specialization in Environmental Law – Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio);
Master of Environmental Law (LL.M.) – Pace University School of Law (USA).
Recognitions
Chambers Brazil – Environment (2012 – 2025) and Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) (2022 – 2025);
Chambers Global – Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) (2023 – 2025) Environment (2026);
Latin Lawyer 250 – Environment (2021 – 2026) and Environmental, Social & Governance (2025 – 2026);
Legal 500 – Environment: Leading Partners (2024 – 2026);
Análise Advocacia – Environmental (2010 – 2024); Agroindustry (2014, 2017, 2023 – 2024); Power (2014, 2016 – 2022); Pulp & Paper (2014, 2019 – 2024) and Rio de Janeiro (2014 – 2024);
Client’s Choice Award – Environment & Climate Change (2019);
IFLR 1000 – Project Finance: Rising Star Partner (2023);
Lexology Index Brazil – Environment (2023 – 2025);
Lexology Index Global – Environment (2023).
IFRS-inspired standards for corporate sustainability reports approved in Brazil
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New law establishes National Policy for the Rights of People Affected by Dams in Brazil
COP28: Key highlights and Brazil’s participation
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Brazil’s Senate approves bill aiming to regulate carbon market
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New Brazilian law permits inclusion of carbon credits in forest concession contracts
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Brazil’s ReData law: a game-changer for digital infrastructure
Brazil is positioning itself as a major hub for digital infrastructure in Latin America through its new ReData law, designed to slash taxes and stimulate investment in data centres. The move represents a significant shift in how Brazil approaches the digital economy, but also requires lawyers be prepared to assist clients through complex regulatory frameworks and definitions around energy and sustainability standards.
Click here and read the article on Valor Econômico Internacional.
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Brazil submits NDC, Senate approves carbon market bill
Brazil, the world’s 10th largest economy,sent a powerful signal to global policymakers on Wednesday by managing tosubmit its revised nationally determined contribution (NDC) on the same day asthe upper house of the country’s National Congress adopted a landmark carbonmarket bill.
Late Wednesday, Brazil’s Senate finally approved a bill to create an emissionstrading scheme (ETS) in the country after more than a year of heatednegotiations and two late amendments.
Click here and read the article on Quantum Commodity Intelligence.
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ESG: Navigating a sea of change
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