We are recognized as one of the most respected law firms in the country, a distinction awarded by the main specialist publications, both in Brazil and abroad. Our mission goes beyond simply providing legal services; we seek to offer highly complex solutions with technical rigor, theoretical depth and a specialization and efficiency that reflect years of dedication to the study of law.
Our practice is based on advocacy that not only serves, but delights. We value kindness, technical precision and an unwavering commitment to our clients' objectives. It is in this spirit that we strive to contribute to building a fairer, more equal society with concrete opportunities for all Brazilians.
With a team made up of excellent professionals, we provide legal advice and consultancy in the corporate sphere, both in advisory and litigation. Our expertise is particularly strong in the Capital Intensive and Infrastructure sectors, including Energy, Mining, Steel, Oil & Gas, Heavy Construction and Logistics.
The trajectory of our firm is marked by numerous successful cases, involving advising on operations and projects of great complexity and scale, for both domestic and foreign companies. With offices in Belo Horizonte/MG, São Paulo/SP and Rio de Janeiro/RJ, as well as a network of partners and associates in various parts of Brazil and the world, we are prepared to offer global advocacy, without ever losing sight of the technical specialization that distinguishes us.
On the international scene, we are the founders and exclusive representatives in Brazil of LFW - Law Firms Worldwide, reaffirming our commitment to excellence and innovation in law.
The Environmental Law team at Sion Advogados has recognized experience in the advisory and litigation spheres, both administrative and judicial, offering solutions that reconcile legal aspects with the needs of the market. Over the years, the firm has assisted its clients in conducting environmental regularization and licensing processes for projects in various sectors. Highly focused on results, our Environmental Law team has in-depth expertise in drafting opinions, due diligences and consultations involving a wide range of environmental issues, aimed at legal compliance and optimizing production processes, minimizing risks and reducing environmental liabilities. On another front, Sion Advogados has in-depth experience in conducting civil and criminal legal proceedings and administrative proceedings throughout the country.
Strategic litigation involves conducting litigation in a meticulously planned manner, with the aim of maximizing favorable results for clients in complex and high-impact disputes, both in judicial and administrative proceedings. This approach is essential for defending interests in cases that can define the course of major undertakings or significantly influence business operations.
At Sion Advogados, our team is highly specialized in strategic litigation, working to formulate and file lawsuits with well-developed strategies in line with our clients' interests, as well as representing them in disputes involving significant amounts of money and complex legal issues. Another important area of activity is legal crisis management, based on the development of strategies to mitigate risks and damages in situations of imminent or ongoing litigation.
In line with the policy of consensual conflict resolution, Sion Advogados works in negotiation and mediation to resolve disputes, prioritizing solutions that preserve clients' businesses and relationships. Preventive consultancy is another layer of the firm's work in the area of strategic litigation, based on the analysis and preparation of opinions to avoid future disputes, with legal recommendations that reinforce the security of business operations.
Our expertise covers highly complex demands in the areas of environmental, mining, energy, corporate, contracts, civil liability and real estate law, among others.
The area of contracts is of fundamental importance for formalizing business deals, establishing the legal bases that govern relations between the parties involved. A well-structured contract not only protects the interests of those involved, but also minimizes risks and avoids future litigation.
Sion Advogados has a highly qualified team to assist its clients in negotiating and drafting all types of commercial contracts, both national and international. The firm frequently supports its clients by participating in negotiations and disputes related to contractual issues, including filing, defending and monitoring lawsuits, as well as carrying out negotiations and instruments inherent in contract termination. Sion Advogados advises our clients on negotiating claims for the economic and financial rebalancing of contracts and has extensive experience in drafting opinions on contractual issues.
Sion Advogados has put together a multidisciplinary team with solid training and a remarkable track record in the environmental, social and governance areas, with a focus on conducting ESG best practices in companies and organizations.
Our team has in-depth knowledge and practical expertise in advising clients from various sectors, which allows us to advise on defining, implementing and improving ESG performance criteria and managing and minimizing crises and risks, increasing the value of our clients' services.
Organizations with the best ESG practices meet the growing expectations of their investors, shareholders, regulators and other stakeholders and have a greater chance of success in their business. Considering the challenge of managing more sustainable organizations, legal advice on ESG-related matters ensures that practices are legally compliant and assists in companies' decision-making processes, always bringing them into line with the best international practices on the subject.
Our experience and results allow us to offer a wide range of legal services, such as:
- Mapping, regulatory compliance, evaluation of internal controls and auditing.
- Corporate and third-party risk management.
- ESG diagnosis and maturity assessment.
- Preparation of ESG strategy matrix.
- Advice and monitoring of corporate structure.
- Advice on creating and aligning corporate policies.
- Advice on mergers and acquisitions with an ESG focus.
- Assessing and advising on ESG reports.
- Training teams on ESG issues.
- Drafting contractual clauses.
- Support in administrative and judicial proceedings involving ESG criteria.
- Advising on and monitoring the financing of infrastructure projects with sustainable bonds.
- Support in defining the relevant criteria to be assessed in relation to companies and assets.
Real estate law plays an important role in corporate legal relations, and is crucial for carrying out and regularizing business related to real estate, from acquisition to the development of complex projects. Effective legal advice in this area guarantees legal certainty and the economic viability of real estate projects.
The Real Estate team at Sion Advogados has in-depth experience in advising domestic and foreign clients on various real estate deals. Our activities include:
Mining is fundamental to the Brazilian economy and is one of the country's main sources of revenue and job creation. The complexity and relevance of this industry require specialized legal advice in line with regulatory and environmental requirements.
The Mining Law team at Sion Advogados has in-depth and recognized experience in the sector, offering specialized legal services that reconcile legal aspects with the client's needs. The firm has extensive experience in the strategic management of mining rights, in drafting consultations and opinions involving regulatory issues and in conducting due diligences of mining rights. Sion Advogados frequently advises clients on the purchase, sale and regularization of mining rights, negotiating and drafting contracts specific to the sector, including M&A and agreements with superficiaries. In the litigation sphere, the firm is recognized for its excellence in representing its clients in administrative proceedings, within the scope of the ANM and the Ministry of Mines and Energy, and in court proceedings involving various issues pertaining to the sector.
Labor law is essential for maintaining fair and balanced labor relations, directly impacting the corporate environment and human resources management. The complexity of labor laws requires specialized legal advice to avoid risks and ensure legal compliance.
At Sion Advogados, our team is made up of professionals with excellence and expertise in the most diverse segments of labor law. We are a reference in labor legal advice on the most sensitive issues, offering support in:
The Corporate Law team at Sion Advogados provides consultancy and advice to all types of companies, including publicly and privately held companies, on corporate routines, as well as on the structuring, negotiation and implementation of businesses and corporate reorganization. The firm frequently supports its clients in mergers, spin-offs and acquisitions (M&A) transactions, in addition to negotiations of shares, assets and disputes between partners and related to matters affecting corporate law. The firm's main areas of expertise include advising companies on the process of issuing shares, other securities and debt securities, structuring and establishing investments and companies and drafting corporate documents. Nevertheless, Sion Advogados is prepared to advise companies on improving their corporate governance, compliance and anti-corruption policies, developing a variety of corporate solutions.