Technical rigor and strategic agility in critical moments
Environmental accidents do not choose a time, place or circumstance. Even the most compliance-committed companies may suddenly face unexpected events that put their operations, image and continuity at risk. Leaks of substances, fires in conservation areas, soil or water contamination, wildlife deaths, among other critical episodes, require an immediate and highly specialized legal and strategic response.
At Martins Zanchet Advocacia Ambiental, we understand that environmental crises cannot be treated as ordinary cases. Action must be swift, coordinated and capable of balancing the legal, reputational, operational and regulatory aspects that arise from the incident. For this reason, we offer a robust Environmental Crisis Management service, aimed exclusively at companies that need to face complex situations with the support of a multidisciplinary and experienced technical team.
How we work in Environmental Crisis Management:
- Immediate legal and regulatory diagnosis
As soon as we are called, we carry out an initial assessment of the risks and responsibilities involved in the event. We identify the potentially violated standards, the legal framework of the incident and the competent environmental agencies. - Legal containment of environmental liabilities
We intervene directly in administrative, civil and, if necessary, criminal proceedings, seeking to avoid or mitigate fines, injunctions, fines and other sanctions. We prepare technical and strategic defenses that demonstrate the company’s commitment to reparation and prevention. - Reputational and institutional protection
We advise senior management and the company’s communications team on how to conduct the public narrative of the case, focusing on maintaining the trust of investors, partners and consumers, in addition to relations with the press and strategic stakeholders. - Alignment with governance and ESG practices
We guide the company to ensure that the incident response is in line with its internal governance, compliance and ESG culture policies. We reinforce institutional commitments to integrity and legality, even in the face of adverse events. - Direct relationship with public bodies and the Public Prosecutor’s Office
We take the lead in dialogue with environmental authorities, City Halls, Public Prosecutors, Specialized Police Stations, councils and other agents involved, ensuring legal security in the processing of procedures and focusing on a swift and legally sustainable solution to the case. - Construction of a remediation and future prevention plan
We support the company in structuring corrective and preventive measures, based on legal requirements and best environmental management practices, reducing the risk of recurrence and strengthening internal control mechanisms.
More than defense, we provide strategic guidance in critical scenarios.
Our job is to protect the company when everything seems to be falling apart — safeguarding its operational continuity, its public image and its legal assets.
If your company faces an environmental crisis, we act with discretion, firmness and in-depth technical knowledge to transform risk into recovery.