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Vladimir Miranda Abreu

Vladimir initiated his practice in 1996 in the areas of capital markets and banking transactions, becoming a specialist in domestic and international financing deals involving loans and the issuance of securities, including IPOs. After acquiring extensive experience in structured real estate financing operations, he began working in the Real Estate practice area, developing innovative approaches to structuring transactions involving both urban and rural properties. Over the years, he also gained significant experience in operations involving forestry assets, having participated in various transactions related to agribusiness ventures across many Brazilian states. In addition, he represents both international and domestic clients in matters involving Climate Change and the Carbon Market, holding one of the most extensive experiences in Brazil. Vladimir worked as a foreign associate with Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP in New York, USA between 1998 and 1999.

Academic Background
  • Master of Comparative Jurisprudence (similar to an LL.M), New York University.
  • Bachelor of Laws, Universidade de São Paulo.
PUBLICATIONS AND LECTURES
  • Co-author of the chapters: “Brazil”, published in the guide Environmental, Social & Governance Law 2022; “Agriculture and Climate Change: Legal Paths to Emissions Neutrality in Brazil’s Agricultural Sector“, in the book Legal and Regulatory Paths to Decarbonization in Brazil; ”Rural Lease Contracts: From New Interpretations to the Use of Arbitration in Conflict Resolution“, available in Arbitration in Agribusiness; ”Growth and Sophistication of Real Estate Business“, in the book 40 Years of Business Law in Brazil; and ”Agricultural Law in Brazil: Overview”, available in the book Global Agricultural Law.
  • Author of the chapters “Real Estate” and “Real Estate and Property”, available in the publication Doing Business in Brazil.
  • Author of several articles in important national and international publications, such as: Brasil Econômico, Capital Aberto, Valor Econômico, Gazeta Mercantil, World Law Group (WLG), Industrial GHG Solutions Magazine and Energy Hedge.
  • He is frequently invited to speak at events related to Climate Change, especially to discuss the new law that created the Regulated Carbon Market in Brazil. He also lectures on agribusiness and forestry investment issues.
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
  • Recommended year after year by leading international legal directories such as Chambers, Latin Lawyer 250, The Legal 500 and Who’s Who Legal.
LANGUAGES
  • Portuguese, English and Spanish.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS