DLA Piper’s Brazil affiliate, Campos Mello Advogados, has hired another partner to strengthen its environmental law practice as demand surges for advice on the topic.

The recruitment of Ana Paula Chagas from Brazilian firm Savin Paiva Advogados comes hot on the heels of the acquisition by Campos Mello of five partners from the local affiliate of Mayer Brown, Tauil & Chequer Advogados.