Guilherme J. S. Leal
Partner
+55 21 3572-3000
Practice area
Multidisciplinary Groups
A partner in the Environmental, Climate Change and Crisis Management practices, Guilherme has more than 20 years of experience in environmental law, with a strong track record in the energy, oil and gas, and mining sectors. Guilherme combines a solid academic background with experience in environmental disputes, strategic litigation, complex environmental crisis management, and advisory work. In recent years, he has focused particularly on climate change matters, assisting clients with climate risk management, the integration of climate considerations into business operations and corporate governance, and environmental regulatory and licensing matters.
Education
- University College London, London (United Kingdom) – LL.M. in Energy Law, 2017
- The George Washington University, Washington, D.C. (United States) – LL.M. in Environmental Law, 2009
- PUC-Rio – Postgraduate Degree in Environmental Law, 2006
- PUC-Rio – Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), 2005
Other qualifications
- Co-Chair of the Climate Technical Committee — CEBDS (Brazilian Business Council for Sustainable Development), 2024–2026
Entities
- Brazilian Bar Association (OAB)
