Lobo de Rizzo has highly specialized professionals working across various practice areas, which allows for a broader and more integrated approach to the issues we face.
Client statement to Chambers and Partners regarding the firm’s Climate and Carbon practice
The Climate and Carbon practice advises clients on legal matters related to climate change and the carbon market. Our practice is multidisciplinary and brings together attorneys from the Environmental, Real Estate, Tax, Regulatory, Corporate, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), and Capital Markets practices. This approach allows us to address the challenges of an environment marked by rapid regulatory changes, taking into account regulatory, litigation, transactional, and governance aspects.
We draft, review, and negotiate contracts related to carbon projects, with a focus on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD+) and Afforestation and Reforestation (ARR) projects. Our advisory services include real estate and environmental due diligence, land title regularization, assessment of compliance with certification standards, and contractual support throughout the project lifecycle. The practice also handles risk mapping, tax assessments, regulatory monitoring, and litigation directly or indirectly related to climate law.
Services
Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) and Afforestation (ARR) Projects
Comprehensive legal advisory services for REDD+ and ARR projects aimed at generating carbon credits, from project feasibility to the sale of credits.
Real estate and environmental due diligence for carbon projects
Legal due diligence of eligible properties and areas, focusing on land tenure, environmental, and project integrity risks.
Compliance with current certification standards and taxonomies
Advice on project compliance with standards such as the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS), Community & Biodiversity Alliance (CCB), Gold Standard, and Global Carbon Council (GCC), and on information disclosure in accordance with current taxonomy guidelines, such as the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS S1 and S2), GRI – Global Reporting Initiative, Climate Bonds Taxonomy (CBI), and IFC Sustainability Framework.
Risk mapping and mitigation strategies
Identification of legal, regulatory, and operational risks in carbon projects and transactions.
Tax analysis of carbon projects
Assessment of tax impacts, accounting methods, and tax implications related to carbon credits.
Other f Payments for Environmental Services (PES) arrangements
Advice on the legal structuring of other PES methodologies and initiatives related to conservation and climate projects.
Regulatory monitoring and trends in climate and carbon
Tracking regulations, public policies, and climate-related litigation in Brazil and abroad.
Training and governance in the carbon market
Training on ESG, climate, and the carbon market, as well as the development of internal policies and manuals.
Climate finance
Legal counsel on blended finance transactions.
