Brazilian Congress overturns vetoes on the General Environmental Licensing Law – Part One
The National Congress overturned 52 vetoes of the General Environmental Licensing Law, reinstating points that directly impact projects and environmental agencies. In this first part, we highlight the main changes: resumption of typologies, adjustments to the cases of non-liability, rules for agribusiness, and changes to the LOC and LAC. 📘 Part 2 coming soon! […]
Análise Advocacia 2026: Sion Advogados consolida posição entre os mais admirados do país
Com enorme orgulho, celebramos os resultados da Análise Advocacia, mantendo o 1º lugar nacional em Direito Ambiental e destaques expressivos em Energia Elétrica, Siderurgia e Mineração, Máquinas e Equipamentos, Transporte e Logística. Em Minas Gerais, permanecemos entre os escritórios mais admirados na categoria Abrangente. No âmbito individual, Alexandre Sion mantém o 1º lugar nacional […]
Can pollution be considered a crime without proven damage?
The Superior Court of Justice (STJ) has established a new understanding regarding the crime of pollution. In Topic 1,377, the Court defined that, in the abstract danger modality, the crime can be proven without technical expertise, as long as the potential risk to human health is demonstrated.The decision expands criminal action in the environmental […]
Recognition | IFLR 1000
Sion Advogados celebrates another important recognition. Since 2017, the firm has been among the top performers in the IFLR1000, one of the leading national surveys dedicated to the financial and corporate legal market. In the 2025 edition, we renewed this achievement, with special emphasis in the area of Project Development, reinforcing our solid and […]
OIL EXTRACTION AT THE MOUTH OF THE AMAZON
The potential for oil exploration at the mouth of the Amazon River has returned to the center of discussions after IBAMA (Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources) issued an operating license authorizing the drilling of the Morpho well, an initial and exclusively investigative stage on the Equatorial Margin. In the content prepared by […]
Best Lawyers 2026 Recognition
Sion Advogados is once again included in the list of professionals recognized by Best Lawyers, with six professionals highlighted in different areas and more than ten nominations in essential areas of our portfolio, such as Environmental Law, Corporate Law and Mergers & Acquisitions, Mining, Natural Resources, Real Estate, Labor Law and Administrative Law. The recommendations […]
COP30: Check out Alexandre Sion’s schedule during the event
The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), held in Belém (PA), marks a decisive moment for the global dialogue on climate and sustainability. Alexandre Sion, founding partner of Sion Advogados, is part of the official event program, participating in panels and meetings focused on key themes such as energy transition, climate governance, and environmental legal […]
COP30: Alexandre Sion Delivers Lecture at Casa Sustentabilidade Brasil
First day of COP 30 marked by significant discussions and networking! Following the presentation “Local Governments for Climate: Towards an Inclusive Energy Transition” at the Amazon Climate Hub, Alexandre Sion participated in the program at Casa Sustentabilidade Brasil, the official space of the Government of Espírito Santo at COP30, where he moderated a panel and […]
Governos Locais pelo Clima: Por uma Transição Energética Inclusiva
No meio do maior encontro global sobre clima e sustentabilidade, a COP 30, o sócio-fundador Alexandre Sion participou do painel “Governos Locais pelo Clima: Por uma Transição Energética Inclusiva”. Em sua fala, destacou os desafios jurídicos e regulatórios da transição energética e defendeu a construção de um pacto social entre o setor privado, o Legislativo, […]
Check out the 28th edition of the Real Estate Bulletin!
The Real Estate Law team at Sion Advogados presents the new edition of its monthly newsletter, featuring key legal updates of interest to the real estate and registry sector. This edition includes relevant decisions from higher courts, regulatory updates, and technological advancements that directly impact real estate activity. Veja neste boletim: Highlights include: • […]
