Notícias | Postado no dia: 8 novembro, 2024
Pecém and Ceará’s New Economy: How to Make a Difference Through Law
The Pecém Industrial and Port Complex (CIPP), as well as the Export Processing Zone (ZPE), represent a turning point in Ceará’s industrialization process, positioning the state as a strategic destination for investment.
Located in the metropolitan region of Fortaleza City, CIPP covers an area of 18,593 hectares, hosts more than 80 companies, combines investments exceeding BRL 30 billion, and provides approximately 80,000 direct and indirect job positions, as reported by the Association of Companies of the Pecém Complex – AECIPP, an entity that APSV Law Firm assisted in its founding in 2015.
The CIPP has significant international connections, accentuated by the strategic partnership between the Ports of Pecém and Rotterdam, which allows for the leveraging of various locational advantages, such as those that position Ceará as an important cluster in the context of the global energy transition.
APSV Law Firm: A Broad Perspective on Regional Development
Since its founding in 2007, APSV Law Firm has been involved in the development of CIPP and ZPE, participating in key moments of numerous projects established in these areas.
The evolution of CIPP and ZPE Ceará demands continuous effort in innovation and excellence from the legal market, enabling the integration of Ceará’s economy into an environment aligned with global trends and ensuring its competitiveness and relevance. According to Igor Gonçalves, coordinator of the Interact program, this vision extends beyond the legal scope, aligning with market and social requirements. The firm’s values combine technical excellence with the purpose of using law as a tool for transformation, supported by a multidisciplinary team of over 60 members.
On the other hand, an important aspect of this systemic vision is understanding the social relations that develop in connection with the implementation of new projects in CIPP. According to Pedro Fontenele, partner at APSV Lawyers, efficient management of labor and union relations has been essential to ensure a harmonious, productive, and safe background, in addition to strengthening CIPP’s competitiveness.
ZPE Ceará as a Vector for Industrial Expansion
Since 2010, APSV Law Firm has contributed to the legal structuring of major projects in ZPE Ceará. In addition to advising companies involved in the customs process of the ZPE, the firm has engaged in strategic discussions to formalize the relationship between the public entity and companies, including the adoption of mechanisms that provide the legal certainty necessary to attract investments, such as appropriate tax regimes and the granting of benefits tied to job creation and the strengthening of economic activity in the region.
Eugênio Vieira, co-founder of APSV Lawyers, emphasizes the firm’s active role in supporting companies within the ZPE and facilitating projects with the National Council of Export Processing Zones (CZPE). ZPEs offer tax benefits, including exemptions from federal taxes, which attract international investments, reduce costs, and increase companies’ competitiveness.
Gabriela Romero, partner and coordinator of Impact, APSV Lawyers’ Sustainability Program, highlights that the evolution of environmental policies has been crucial for the growth of CIPP, aligning environmental respect with industrial progress. The firm has advised companies in this context, and the environmental legislation of Ceará and its municipalities provides a regulatory framework conducive to obtaining essential licenses for the installation and operation of companies and projects.
Sustainability and Innovation in the Green Hydrogen Hub
With the development of the Green Hydrogen Hub, Ceará positions itself as a key player in fostering global solutions for the energy transition. In this context, the team at APSV Law Firm, active in the energy sector since 1998, plays an integral role in the discussions and implementation of regulations within this sector.
As a signatory of the Global Compact, APSV Law Firm has participated in international discussions on energy efficiency strategies, the blue economy, and the carbon market. According to Rômulo Alexandre, also a co-founder of APSV Law Firm, the firm has been increasingly integrated, aligning its various legal practice areas with key discussions to foster sustainable development, seeking innovative solutions that reduce social asymmetries and give meaning to a just energy transition.
Make a Difference Through Law
Through its comprehensive and committed work, APSV Law Firm not only contributes to the economic strengthening of Ceará but also promotes sustainable development and innovation within the Pecém Industrial and Port Complex. This reinforces its mission to use law as an instrument of transformation, adapting to new times that demand legal certainty to thrive in the global economy.
