Bernardo Souza is an Attorney at PDK Advogados, practicing in Environmental and Mining Law with extensive experience in strategic and consultative matters involving mining, environment, and land issues. His career is marked by advising major corporate projects and handling complex litigation, always with a focus on secure and innovative legal solutions.
With a practice geared towards sustainability and environmental governance, Bernardo combines his technical expertise with a practical business perspective, advising companies on environmental licensing, due diligence, socio-environmental risk management, and compliance with regulatory obligations. He is a co-author of the 4th edition of the “Mining Law Course” (Curso de Direito Minerário) and a professor at the Rio de Janeiro State School of Magistracy, reinforcing his commitment to knowledge production and the training of new professionals.
Throughout his career, he has consolidated expertise in mining and environmental law, working on administrative and judicial proceedings, as well as on environmental and land regularization projects. He also plays an active role in academic and social initiatives related to the field, contributing to the legal debate and the strengthening of socio-environmental governance.
Universidade Federal Fluminense – Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
Escola de Magistratura do Estado do Rio de Janeiro – Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Law
FGV Direito Rio – Course in Contracts and Business Formation
FRST Falconi – Certification in Systems Thinking