Daniel Rocha

OAB SP - Nº 547438

Expertise: ESG - Environmental, Social and Governance, Consumer Law, Environment and Climate Change

Professional Experience

Daniel Rocha is an associate in the Environment, Consumer, and Sustainability practice group at Trench Rossi Watanabe Advogados, focusing on legal advisory services, administrative proceedings, and contract negotiations. His work involves developing legal strategies, managing regulatory risks, and interacting directly with clients and authorities in both domestic and international contexts.

In the area of Consumer Law, Daniel handles consultations and administrative proceedings before federal, state, and municipal authorities, including SENACON/DPDC, PROCONs, and Public Prosecutor’s Offices. His experience covers topics such as product recalls, commercial offers, data protection, misleading and abusive advertising, e-commerce, contractual clauses, commercial practices, and regulatory compliance under the Consumer Protection Code.

Daniel represents clients from various sectors—including technology, energy, automotive, food, pharmaceuticals, and services—often in complex cases involving multiple jurisdictions and high regulatory exposure.

In the area of environmental and sustainability law, he works on projects and litigation related to environmental permitting, risk management, regulatory governance, and ESG issues, helping to align clients’ legal requirements with their business objectives.

Additionally, Daniel has significant experience in digital market regulation, including issues related to online platforms, artificial intelligence, digital contracts, and consumer protection in digital environments, with a focus on regulatory trends and practical implications for businesses.

Education

Graduate Program in Digital Consumer Law and Globalization – Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) – in progress

Bachelor’s Degree in Law – University of São Paulo – (2026)

Licence en Droit (French Law Degree) – Université Lumière Lyon 2 (France) – 2026

Works and Publications

He is the author of several works and publications, notably:

ROCHA, Daniel (co-author). Digital Influencers: Likes, Views, and Liability – The Influencer as a Supplier of Products and Services. In: From Paper to Algorithm: 35 Years of the CDC and the Future of Consumer Relations. São Paulo: Editora Singular, 2025.

ROCHA, Daniel (co-author). Safe Black Friday: Tips and Rights for Suppliers and Consumers. Migalhas, 2024.

ROCHA, Daniel (co-author). The New Climate Plan: Building the Future with the Voice of Society. USP Environmental Law Workshop, 2025.

ROCHA, Daniel. Climate Change Adaptation Policies: A Comparative Analysis of Disaster Risk Management in Brazil and the European Union. Final thesis (Bachelor’s Degree in Law) – University of São Paulo, 2026.

ROCHA, Daniel (co-author). ESG Policy Guide – What Sustainability Legislation Means for Luxury Brands, 4th ed., in collaboration with Ablfs McKfnzif and Positive Luxury, 2026.

Languages

Portuguese, English, French and Spanish