Samuel A.

Specializing in Carbon Markets, ESG compliance, Mergers & Acquisitions, and the legal structuring of environmental assets.I operate across two simultaneous fronts:→ As Legal Advisor for Environmental & Regulatory Affairs (LATAM) at Gordex Consulting (UK), I lead regulatory due diligence and provide strategic legal counsel for corporate operations across Latin America, advising international clients on complex cross-border transactions.→ As Head of Legal at Brazil Carbon Technology, I built the entire legal framework of a climatetech startup from inception — structuring carbon credit projects, asset tokenization platforms, LGPD/data privacy compliance, and high-stakes negotiations with international investors and strategic partners.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:- Negotiated a strategic tax liability restructuring that reduced a R$18M tax exposure, delivering immediate financial impact to the business- Architected the full legal infrastructure of a climatetech company — from incorporation to full operations — enabling scalable growth and investor readiness- Conducted due diligence on REDD+ and carbon credit projects across Brazil, ensuring regulatory compliance and investment viability- Advised on the legal structuring of a carbon credit tokenization platform, bridging blockchain technology with environmental finance and regulatory frameworksI combine sharp business acumen with deep technical legal expertise to deliver solutions that create real commercial value. Fluent in English and Portuguese, with active operations spanning Brazil, the United Kingdom, and Latin America.PRACTICE AREAS: Corporate Law · M&A · Contract Negotiation · ESG · Environmental Law · Carbon Markets · Asset Tokenization · Blockchain & Digital Assets · Regulatory Compliance · Data Privacy (LGPD/GDPR) · REDD+ · Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) · Brazilian Carbon Market (SBCE) · Startup Law · Cross-Border Transactionssamuelcosta@adv.oabsp.org.br