William Freire

William Freire Advogados Associados 'objectives are to act with excellence, present innovative solutions and seek legal security for our clients' ventures.

With over 25 years of experience, the firm offers consultancy and legal advice in the areas of Mining Law, Environmental Law, Tax Law and Criminal Law.

William Freire Advogados Associados has developed its history building successful cases and, today, it is recognized on the national and international scene for its expertise and extensive knowledge of the mining, steel, metallurgy, cement manufacturing, forestry and energy markets. This means that the Firm is always ready to advise its clients on regulatory, environmental, tax and criminal demands in all phases of the projects.

The Firm has a competent, agile and talented team of professionals who are at the forefront of the legal development of the Brazilian business sector. It serves customers with excellence, ethics, respect and transparency.

With its headquarters located in Belo Horizonte / MG, the Office also has a strategic unit in Brasilia / DF, which allows easy access to the main regulatory bodies and enables better monitoring of administrative and judicial processes.

The team's motivation and inspiration are the result of the experience, commitment and example of the founding partner of the firm, William Freire. Lawyer recognized as one of the greatest specialists in Mining and Environmental Law in Brazil, he also stands out for his relevant work in the construction of the Mining Law doctrine, being recognized for the development of innovative legal theses.

Practice Areas	No. of Attorneys
Bankruptcy	1
Environmental and Land Use	15
Tax	6