Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados is a recognised authority in litigation, with vast experience acting before the superior and administrative courts on behalf of clients from the retail, banking, energy, and real estate sectors. Within the litigation sphere, the practice specialises in dispute resolution matters, particularly relating to debt and pension disputes, although it has a breadth of capabilities ranging from public civil actions to environmental licensing disputes. Cristiane Romano fronts the department and has extensive expertise in judicial and administrative disputes before the Supreme Court, the Superior Court of Justice, CARF, and other regulatory entities. Another vital member of the team is tax specialist Diana Piatti Lobo, who handles an array of tax-related cases such as state tax benefits, transfer pricing, and COFINS credits. The group also benefits from the expertise of João Vitor Luke Reis who is regarded for his experience acting before the Federal Justice, the Federal Supreme Court, and regulatory bodies.

Mattos Filho is recognised for its expertise in complex dispute resolution matters, using a multidisciplinary approach to aid an impressive client base which covers various industries, most notably energy, education, telecoms, and mining. The group also has extensive experience in corporate disputes before the superior courts, as well as in proceedings before the courts in Centre West and the 1st Federal Regional Court. Maricí Giannico, an expert in civil and commercial litigation, is the main contact in the Brasília practice; she is regularly involved in appellate litigation before the Superior Court of Justice and the Supreme Court. Devoted to dispute resolution, Diego Herrera de Moraes is noted for representing telecoms and technology clients in regulatory and corporate disputes before judicial and regulatory bodies. The team also benefits from the expertise of associates Marselhe Cristina De Mattos and Victor Hugo Gebhard de Aguiar, both of whom concentrate on civil litigation. Within civil litigation, Mattos is adept in matters involving consumer rights, energy, civil liability, and contracts, while Aguiar has experience in class actions, antitrust, and regulatory cases.

Pinheiro Neto Advogados is a powerhouse in the Brasilia market, engaging in high-value and complex matters, often involving cross-border elements and multinational companies. The group has a broad range of expertise but particularly shines in contractual disputes, enforcement actions, and settlement negotiations, to name a few, and has maintained an impressive client roster as a result. Vicente Coelho Araújo is a recognisable name in the dispute resolution practice, with extensive experience in appellate litigation before the higher courts. The team also benefits from the expertise of associate Lucas Santos de Sousa, who focuses on civil and commercial litigation, as well as corporate investigations. A strong performer before the higher courts, associate Laís de Oliveira e Silva advises domestic and international clients in relation to consumer law, digital law, public law, and commercial litigation. Isabella Bittencourt Tannús is another notable associate for her focus on public law, consumer relations, as well as corporate and commercial litigation; she has experience litigating before the higher courts and negotiating with authorities such as the Federal Prosecutor’s Office.

Bermudes Advogados is well versed in the intricacies of litigation, engaging in a wide array of high-value matters pertaining to contracts, corporate and commercial, insurance, bankruptcy and restructuring, energy, and electoral law. The practice is also renowned for its expertise in arbitration and alternative dispute resolution. Civil litigation and public law specialist André Silveira co-leads the team and has extensive experience acting before the Superior Court of Justice, the Supreme Court, and TRF-1. Alongside Silveira, Guiomar Feitosa Mendes co-heads the group, concentrating on representing clients in public law disputes before the upper courts of the federal district; his former roles as secretary-general of the Federal Supreme Court and as the general director and secretary-general of the Superior Electoral Court make him an asset to the practice. Guilherme Coelho, also co-lead of the litigation team, focuses on public law, energy, insurance and environmental litigation. He regularly litigates before Brazilian regulatory agencies as well as the Superior Courts and the Federal Justice. Flávio Jardim is no longer at the firm.

The Brasilia-based team at BFBM – Barroso Fontelles, Barcellos, Mendonça & Associados has substantial experience in proceedings before the Federal Supreme Court, the Superior Court of Justice, the Labour Superior Court, and the Federal General Accounting Office. With an expanding client roster, the group specialises in the banking and finance, telecoms, and technology sectors. Co-leading the practice are Eduardo Mendonça and Felipe Monnerat Solon De Pontes: Mendonça is recognised for his interdisciplinary background, incorporating constitutional, administrative, regulatory, and economic law, all of which make him adept at handling regulatory matters related to technologies before the superior courts; Pontes also has a broad scope of expertise including constitutional, regulatory, labour, and consumer law, although he specialises in telecoms cases related to regulatory restrictions and consumer rights. Leading the banking and consumer law team is Rafael Barroso Fontelles, who concentrates his practice on litigation involving the banking sector. An expert in civil and administrative court, Ana Paula de Barcellos is also noted for her aptitude in arbitration and transactional matters.

The litigation and superior courts team at BMA Advogados has extensive experience representing clients from a range of industries before the Superior Court of Justice, the Federal Supreme Court, and the Superior Labour Appeals Court. The team specialises in drafting appeals in response to court decisions and litigating disputes, while a specific area of growth has been the challenging of administrative decisions before judicial courts. Civil procedure expert André Macedo de Oliveira leads the practice and is noted for his former governmental positions, including acting as National Justice Secretary of the Ministry of Justice, which make him adept in administrative and judicial proceedings. Another active member of the group is associate Giovani Menicucci, who is recognised for his experience litigating before the Superior Courts, the Federal Court of Appeal, and the Brazilian Federal Court of Auditors. Associate Lívia Caldas Brito focuses on litigation arising from civil, contractual, consumer, commercial, and environmental disputes.

Mudrovitsch Advogados’ Brasilia-based dispute resolution practice offers representation in constitutional, administrative, criminal, business, and electoral law matters. The practice has a growing client base and is capable of handling high-value cases and complex litigation. Rodrigo Mudrovitsch , Guilherme Pupe Da Nóbrega, and Alex Jesus Augusto Filho co-lead the group; Mudrovitsch and Nóbrega are noted for their experience in criminal, tax, and litigation matters within the public law sphere, while Filho has expertise in business law cases. Associate Felipe Fernandes De Carvalho is an asset to the team due to his speciality in cases concerning white-collar crime, corruption, and organised crime.

Carneiros Advogados‘ strategic litigation practice is recognised for representing clients in constitutional and administrative cases related to the guarantee of fundamental rights. In addition, the team is adept in matters pertaining to competition, labour, constitutional, white-collar crime, and electoral law. The group has seen recent growth in its client base, which is made up of businesses from various industry sectors including energy, agribusiness, and banking. Co-leading the practice are Rafael De Alencar Araripe Carneiro, Gilvandro Vasconcelos Coelho de Araújo, Carlos Alberto Rosal de Ávila, and Felipe Santos Correa, all of whom have extensive experience acting before the STF, STJ, and CNJ.

MJ Alves Burle e Viana Advogados’ litigation practice represents a growing client base before the Superior Courts, governmental and legislative bodies, and arbitration and mediation chambers. The group is engaged in a broad scope of litigation matters, including public civil actions, real estate disputes, and tax executions. Marcos Joaquim Gonçalves Alves and Alan Flores Viana jointly lead the team and share expertise in tax matters, with Viana focusing on promoting alternative dispute resolution methods regarding tax matters. Between January and February 2023, Leandro Bettini and Adriana Cordeiro da Rocha Abrão notably joined the firm as partners from Mattos Filho and Tribunal de Contas do Distrito Federal e Territórios respectively.

The dispute resolution practice at Perdiz de Jesus Advogados Associados is capable of handling high-value litigation matters for an increasing number of clients from various industries. Within corporate and commercial law proceedings, the team is involved in compensation claims, contractual disputes, and indemnity actions, among others. José Perdiz de Jesus leads the group and concentrates on civil and procedural litigation, representing domestic and international clients before the Brazilian higher courts, including the Supreme Federal Court and the Superior Electoral Court. Focusing on administrative and civil litigation, Rodrigo Neiva Pinheiro is noted for his expertise in appellate matters.

Specialising in public contracts, government and regulatory matters, and litigation for clients predominantly from the infrastructure sector, Piquet, Magaldi e Guedes Advogados is capable of handling a breadth of high-value disputes. The team has deep experience acting before the Supreme Court, the Superior Court of Justice, the Federal Court of Appeals for the First Region, and other judicial bodies. Guilherme Magaldi and Antonio Henrique Medeiros Coutinho co-head the group, bringing together expertise in dispute resolution, public law, and infrastructure and regulation. Magaldi’s former position as General Deputy Attorney of the Republic makes him well versed in administrative proceedings and compliance matters. Coutinho specialises in arbitration for domestic and international clients from the public law sphere.

Siqueira Castro – Advogados’ dispute resolution practice is regarded for handling actions related to debt collections, white-collar crime, and contractual and shareholder disputes. The group’s growing client roster is made up of companies from a range of industry sectors, including agribusiness, banking, and technology. Marina Araujo Lopes heads the Brasília practice and focuses on business litigation before the higher courts; she is also recognised for her knowledge of civil, administrative, and regulatory law.

In association with Mayer Brown, Tauil & Chequer Advogados maintains a strong local presence and is capable of handling disputes for global clients. The litigation department has vast experience acting before the Supreme Court and the Superior Court of Justice in a variety of matters such as commercial and corporate disputes, and appeals to administrative decisions. The group represents clients from a range of industry sectors including mining, finance, and technology, among others, and has seen recent growth in its roster. Leading the practice are Luis Inácio Lucena Adams and Mauro Pedroso Gonçalves; Adams has particular expertise in tax litigation, compliance, and arbitration, while Gonçalves specialises in civil litigation related to agribusiness, real estate, and infrastructure.