Capital and financial market infrastructure can play an important role in bringing carbon markets to their full potential. Brazil has taken advantage of this infrastructure for its regulated carbon market, which has been thriving Read more
Contractual penalties are convenient means of protecting crucial party rights in M&A transactions. Due to peculiarities of Brazilian contract law, crafting well-rounded penalty clauses may reduce the risk of court intervention over such provisions... Read more
Due to risks related to climate change, decarbonization strategies are a priority for mining companies. This article proposes to set out current best practices in terms of decarbonization strategies and disclosures in the mining sector Read more
Out-of-court settlements can be effective in resolving environmental liabilities and avoiding usually complex litigation. However, existing procedural and bureaucratic barriers must be removed to make such settlements more viable in Brazil Read more
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In the context of the mining sector reform, on June 12, 2018 President Michel Temer enacted Decree No. 9,406, which on December 9, 2018 will revoke and replace Decree No. 62,934, of July 2, 1968, as the regulation of the Brazilian Mining Code.... Read more
On December 18 and 26, 2017, President Michel Temer enacted the two laws previously approved by Brazilian Congress for the reform of the Brazilian mining sector. The reform aims to modernize the mining legal framework by increasing the level... Read more
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Law No. 13,467, of July 13, 2017, which alters the Brazilian Labor Code, will become effective on November 11, 2017. The new legislation, referred to as “Labor Reform”, brings innovations that can be relevant in mergers and acquisitions transactions,... Read more
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On 7/25/2017, President Michel Temer approved 3 Provisional Measures (PMs) which aim at modernizing the Brazilian mining legal framework, by establishing that reports on mineral research and the determination of reserves in mineral deposits... Read more
On July 13, 2017, Brazil approved Law No. 13,467, which amends the Brazilian Labor Code (CLT), as well as the laws regulating temporary work, the Severance Guarantee Fund, and the organization of the Brazilian social security system. The main... Read more
The legal restrictions for the acquisition and lease of rural real estates by Brazilian entities subject to foreign control should not be seen as an impediment for foreign mining groups seeking to invest in mining activities in Brazil Read more
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