The dispute resolution team at Azevedo Sette Advogados is adept at handling litigation matters before judicial, administrative, and regulatory bodies, including the superior courts. Singled out for its 'unique blend of expertise, innovation, and client-centred approach', the group has an impressive client base which spans a wide range of industry sectors, such as telecoms, mining, and consumer goods. Co-leading the practice are João Capanema, Leonardo Farinha Goulart, Marcos Augusto Leonardo Ribeiro, and Felipe Moraes. Capanema has a breadth of expertise including litigating and arbitrating matters related to civil, competition, and IP disputes, while Goulart is noted for his deep knowledge of the energy and natural resources sector, frequently representing mining and metals companies in contentious issues. Moraes concentrates on arbitration and mediation involving infrastructure, concession contracts, and corporate disputes, and Ribeiro is recognised for his proficiency in restructuring and insolvency mandates.

The 2023 merger between Madrona Advogados and Fialho Salles has established Madrona Fialho Advogados as a powerhouse in Minas Gerais. The dispute resolution practice offers advice and representation in an array of litigation and arbitration mandates. Its broad expertise earned the practice a far-reaching client base, predominantly consisting of companies from the construction, sanitation, education, technology, and steel industries. Érico Andrade, who is noted for his experience in public law and infrastructure-related disputes, jointly oversees the group with Leonardo Birchal, 'an extremely prepared lawyer' who advises on litigation and arbitration in the energy, infrastructure, mining and construction sectors, and Leonardo Canabrava, who leads the arbitration team. Another active member of the group is associate Breno Vaz, who is particularly skilled at defending manufacturing companies in high-stakes litigation.

The dispute resolution group at Rolim Goulart Cardoso Advogados has deep experience in disputes related to automobile dealership contracts, although their expertise extends to contentious matters regarding regulatory issues, real estate and consumer law. The team has an impressive client roster –  the majority of which come from the automobile sector – and its capability of dealing with high-value matters continues to attract new clients. Department leader Helvécio Franco Maia Júnior is well regarded for his expertise in litigation pertaining to franchise dealership agreements, mining contracts, consumer law, and real estate. Patrícia Piló Redig is another vital member of the group; she concentrates on disputes involving automobile distribution contracts. Redig and Luís Felipe Bernardes Sá Teles, who focuses on disputes arising from the energy, automotive, and consumer goods industries, were promoted to partners in August 2023. Associate Felipe Renault Coelho Da Silva Pereira is a notable name for his knowledge of litigation matters involving the energy and telecoms sectors, as well as antitrust and distribution contracts.

The dispute resolution practice at Freitas Ferraz Advogados takes a multidisciplinary approach to matters, often working alongside its corporate, tax, regulatory, and real estate departments to create tailormade solutions. The team has seen recent growth in shareholder disputes and corporate contract cases and its client roster – which covers construction, mining, energy, and real estate financing, among others – continues to expand. Guilherme Capuruço leads the group and has a wide scope of expertise, handling litigation and arbitration proceedings involving corporate law, bankruptcy, restructuring, and contractual disputes. Recently promoted partner André Ruiz is another vital member of the practice noted for his proficiency in arbitration, civil liability, and crisis management.

The civil and corporate litigation team at Vilas Boas, Lopes e Frattari Advogados is capable of handling complex dispute resolution matters related to reorganisations, civil actions, settlement negotiations, contractual disputes, and preparatory lawsuits. Its large and growing client base covers a wide range of industry sectors, most notably automotive, mining, and infrastructure. The group is recognised in the market for its strong work in bankruptcy cases and involvement in cross-border mandates. Civil and commercial litigation specialist Daniel Vilas Boas and Leonardo Martins Wykrota, who handles corporate, consumer, regulatory, and civil law disputes, jointly oversee the department. Another extremely active member of the team is associate Eduardo Metzker Fernandes, who concentrates on civil and corporate contentious matters.

Cescon Barrieu’s dispute resolution practice, led by Luiz Philipe Nardy Nascimento, is noted for its growing presence in the local market and is regularly engaged in complex arbitration and litigation proceedings, most notably M&A, banking law, mining, and real estate disputes. Additionally, the team offers advisory services as a means to prevent litigation. Practice head Nascimento specialises in disputes pertaining to environmental and mining issues, predominantly representing companies from the energy, mining, and infrastructure sectors. Gabriella Vial is a key associate in the group who is recognised for her extensive experience in mining and environmental disputes concerning contractual obligations. Another vital member of the practice is associate Henrique Moniz who focuses on contentious matters regarding corporate law.

Henrique Mourão Advocacia’s dispute resolution practice has made a name for itself in the Minas Gerais market. Clients from a variety of sectors, most notably mining, real estate and construction, regularly turn to the group, which is mostly engaged in litigation and arbitration arising from compensation lawsuits and tax disputes. Henrique Mourão advises on a multitude of dispute resolution matters, including proceedings involving M&A, corporate law, contracts, real estate, environmental and mining issues. He jointly heads up the practice with Raul De Araújo Filho, a name to note for corporate reorganisations, bankruptcies, family, succession and business disputes, and Juliana Safar, who is recognised for her work in collection suits, property rights, civil liability, and mediation.

With a focus on civil, commercial, and public law disputes, Tavernard Advogados represents a variety of clients, including reforestation, education, healthcare, and investment companies, in dispute resolution matters before judicial, regulatory and arbitral bodies. The group has particular expertise in corporate conflicts, but is also frequently involved in proceedings involving contractual breaches. Practice head Guilherme Vinseiro Martins, 'a distinguished figure in the realm of arbitration', frequently handles civil litigation matters related to contracts, bankruptcy, and succession law, with a special focus on the energy, construction, and real estate sectors. Another vital member of the team is Mário Tavernard (leader of the corporate and M&A department), who focuses on post-M&A and contractual disputes for various businesses and is an arbitrator at CAMARB. The practice also benefits from the aptitude of Murilo Melo Vale, who focuses on disputes arising from public projects, concessions, and contracts.

Almeida Advogados‘ dispute resolution practice covers a broad range of litigation matters, including proceedings arising from corporate, environmental, antitrust, and capital markets disputes. The group has experience representing clients before judicial, administrative, and regulatory bodies such as CADE, the Attorney General’s Office, and PROCON. Leading the team are Henrique Carmona and Andréa Seco  – Carmona specialises in litigation and arbitration related to business, public, and real estate law; Seco is noted for her breadth of expertise in civil litigation, arbitration, and court restructuring, while also offering consultancy on matters pertaining to banking, civil construction, and energy law.

Martinelli Advogados has a niche focus on civil litigation matters pertaining to private pension plans, and predominantly acts for construction companies, industrial services clients, equipment manufacturers, and steel mills. The dispute resolution practice is co-led by six practitioners: Bruno Santos Araújo, Isabelle Resende Alves Rocha, Roberto Melo Franco Corrêa, Samira Ribeiro Narciso, Tiago De Oliveira Brasileiro, and Vanessa Lima Nascimento. Nascimento specialises in judicial proceedings at all levels of the Brazilian court system, while Brasileiro and Corrêa concentrate on tax and corporate disputes. Araújo is noted for his expertise in civil, private pensions, and contractual disputes.

Specialising in litigation and arbitration proceedings concerning contracts for construction and real estate projects, Moura Tavares, Figueiredo, Moreira e Campos Advogados has expertise representing clients before judicial and arbitral tribunals, such as CAMARB. Co-leading the litigation practice are Alexandre Figueiredo de Andrade Urbano , Marcos Campos de Pinho Resende, Ricardo Gorgulho Cunningham, and Natália Dupin de Paula. Together, the practice heads bring extensive experience in contractual disputes, competition lawsuits, and declaratory actions, among others.

The civil litigation and arbitration practice at Nankran Mourão Brito Massoli has a wide range of expertise  in dispute resolution matters, including corporate, commercial disputes, and bankruptcy lawsuits. The team has an expanding client base from a variety of industry sectors such as construction, energy, and telecoms. Practice head Rafael Brito is noted for his experience handling civil, business, and public law disputes before the Brazilian courts.

With a focus on litigation relating to public civil actions and complex construction lawsuits, the strategic litigation team at Portela, Lima, Lobato & Colen Advogados is a popular choice for several shopping mall investors and real estate companies. The group, which also offers advisory services, is co-led by Júlio Carvalho De Paula Lima, Igor Goes Lobato, Alessandra Lopes do Amaral, João Víctor Martins, Ronaldo Ferreira, and Rafael Izidoro Martinelli Leite. Lima specialises in corporate disputes, while Martins has expertise in arbitration. Ferreira is noted for his proficiency in civil and commercial law, as well as credit recovery matters.