Reflexiones contemporáneas sobre Derechos Humanos
The article titled “Climate Litigation and Environmental Licensing in Brazil: Limits and Risks of Judicial Protagonism” examines the increasing judicialization of climate issues in Brazil and its effects on environmental licensing. Alexandre Oheb Sion analyzes the limits of the Judiciary’s role in incorporating the climate variable into these processes, highlighting that climate litigation, while […]
Environmental compensation and Conservation Units
The new ICMBio Instruction No. 24/2025 modernizes the process of environmental compensation and land regularization in federal Conservation Units. Among the innovations are the direct donation of properties to the Union and the creation of the beneficiary intervenor, which bring more agility and legal certainty to the processes. Swipe to the side and check out […]
Special | General Law on Environmental Licensing
The new General Environmental Licensing Law (Federal Law No. 15,190/2025) redefines the principles of licensing in Brazil and introduces significant changes for development and environmental protection. Its enactment resulted in 63 vetoes, Bill No. 3,834/2025, and Provisional Measure No. 1,308/2025. In recent weeks, Sion Advogados published a new document addressing seven key points of […]
IMERSÃO INDÚSTRIA | FIEMG
No dia 17 de outubro, nosso sócio Mateus Stallivieri participou do evento IMERSÃO INDÚSTRIA, realizado no BH Shopping, em Belo Horizonte. Na ocasião, Mateus foi um dos debatedores do painel “Energias eólica e solar associadas a sistemas de armazenamento”, organizado pelo Sindicato Intermunicipal das Empresas de Geração, Transmissão e Distribuição de Energia do Estado […]
Transactions & Deals Recognition 2026 | Leaders League
Sion Advogados received yet another important recognition in the Transactions & Deals 2026 edition of Leaders League Brazil, once again ranking among the country’s leading law firms. Our Corporate/Commercial, Environmental Law, Mining Law, and Real Estate practices were recognized by the international publication, reinforcing our team’s technical excellence, multidisciplinary approach, and ongoing commitment to […]
Federal Government extends deadline for certification of georeferencing of rural properties until 2029
The Federal Government has extended the deadline for rural landowners to obtain georeferencing certification for their properties for another four years. Decree No. 12,689/2025, published on Tuesday (21), extends the deadline for obtaining certification until October 21, 2029. 🔗 Access to the Decree
ENVIRONMENTAL LICENSING STILL NEEDS TO PROGRESS | Interview with Alexandre Sion
Our founding partner, Alexandre Sion, gave an interview to Trends Magazine, discussing the advances and challenges of environmental licensing in Brazil. In the article, Sion shares an analysis of the positive changes being observed in the sector and highlights the necessary steps to strengthen legal certainty and improve the efficiency of environmental processes. Check out […]
EXPIRY IN THE CREATION OF CONSERVATION UNITS
The Superior Court of Justice (STJ) ruled that the statute of limitations does not apply to expropriations for the creation of Conservation Units. The decision reinforces environmental protection but raises concerns about the legal security of affected landowners. ➡️ Swipe to understand the case and the Court’s position.
Five years of GPTW: turning certification into action
Sion Advogados is proud to be part of the community of companies certified by Great Place to Work (GPTW), a recognition that reflects the ongoing commitment to a positive organizational culture, based on valuing people, professional growth, and well-being in the workplace. For five consecutive years, the firm has maintained the Great Place to Work […]
Anglo American Workshop | Land Regularization in Focus
On October 13, 2025, lawyers Lais Pires and Raphaella Orlandi, from the Real Estate team at Sion Advogados, participated in the Anglo American Workshop, presenting the panel “Land Regularization and Real Estate Asset Management”. The meeting addressed essential topics for legal security and strategic property management, with an emphasis on the land regularization process, […]
