Luiz Carlos Aceti Junior An Interview with... Can you explain the current environmental legal landscape in Brazil and how it impacts businesses and industries? We have robust legislation and an extensive regulatory system, which pose challenges in their application and enforcement. Article 225 of the 1988 Federal Constitution states that an ecologically balanced environment is everyone’s right and places on public authorities and the community the responsibility to protect and preserve it for present and future generations. On this foundation, various laws and regulations govern the use of natural resources, the protection of biodiversity, and the mitigation of environmental impacts. The key environmental laws and regulations are (i) the National Environmental Policy Law (Law No. 6.938/1981); (ii) the Forest Code (Law No. 12.651/2012); (iii) the Environmental Crimes Law (Law No. 9.605/1998); and (iv) laws and regulations on environmental licensing, among others. Companies and industries face significant challenges under Brazil’s environmental legislation: WWW.LAWYER-MONTHLY.COM 31 Aceti Advocacia was founded in 1993 and is headed by lawyer Luiz Carlos Aceti Junior. The firm specialises in Environmental Business Law, Environmental Agrarian Law, Environmental Labour Law, and Mining Law, among other related areas. We work in the administrative phase (involving technical agencies and activities that precede legal proceedings), in advisory matters, with a preventive strategic vision, and in court, in civil, criminal, and labour cases. Aceti Advocacia is comprised of highly qualified professionals who are deeply committed to delivering the highest quality legal services and refined legal expertise, consistently striving to achieve the best possible solutions for our clients. We have been in the market for over 30 years thanks to our ethical, responsible, and dedicated work. Our clients include entrepreneurs, agribusiness, and national and multinational corporations from various sectors and legal situations. Headquartered in the interior of the state of São Paulo, Aceti Advocacia also has offices in the cities of São Paulo / SP and Campinas / SP, allowing our clients the convenience of choosing the most suitable location. The firm also has partner offices in Belo Horizonte/MG, Fortaleza/CE, and São Luís/MA. Navigating Brazil’s Environmental Legal Landscape: Insights from Aceti Advocacia’s 31-Year Journey
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