Housing lawyers with extensive experience in litigation at all levels of the judiciary, Justen, Pereira, Oliveira & Talamini Advogados is best known in the market for its premier public law practice. Prominent in the infrastructure, telecoms, energy and agribusiness segments, the firm is one of the first ports of call in Curitiba for commercial matters, public procurement and government contracts. Another area of strength for the group is regulatory matters pertaining to the rail and bus transportation segment. Experienced litigator and arbitrator Eduardo Talamini is often sought out by foreign and domestic clients in relation to disputes involving major infrastructure projects. He co-heads the group with Andre Guskow Cardoso, who handles contentious matters related to M&A, public procurement and anti-corruption legislation. Other key names in the team include Felipe Scripes Wladeck and Paulo Osternack Amaral.
Leading firms in Brazil
Justen, Pereira, Oliveira & Talamini Advogados
Responsables de la pratique:
Eduardo Talamini; André Guskow Cardoso
Les références
‘A firm specialising in strategic litigation and public law.’
Principaux clients
Ecorodovias Infraestrutura e Logística
Concessionária Ecovia Caminho do Mar
Rumo Malha Sul
Rumo Intermodal
Autoviação Catarinense
Transporte Coletivo Pérola do Oeste
Federação das Empresas de Transporte de Passageiros dos Estados do Paraná e Santa Catarina (FEPASC)
Elera Renováveis (Brookfield Energia)
Friem Latam
Thá Real State Empreendimentos Imobiliários
Sympla Internet Soluções
Principaux dossiers
- Advised EcoRodovias Infraestrutura e Logística on federal and state road concessions in the states of São Paulo, Paraná, Rio Grande do Sul and Espírito Santo.
- Advised Concessionária Ecovia Caminho on toll road concessions and related contentious matters.
- Acted for Rumo Malha Sul and Rumo Intermodal in a claim filed by a tax advisory firm.
Vernalha Pereira Advogados
Dispute resolution is a key pillar of Vernalha Pereira Advogados, which is adept at representing clients before administrative bodies and judicial courts, such as the Supreme Federal Court and Supreme Court of Justice. In addition to its strong capabilities in contentious matters, the group is also well positioned to advise on public law, corporate and commercial agreements, criminal investigations and anti-corruption issues. Practice leader Bruno Marzullo Zaroni specialises in civil and commercial disputes. Litigation is also a specialism for founding partner Luiz Fernando Casagrande Pereira, who has a wealth of experience in proceedings involving public law, real estate and anti-corruption issues. Dante D’Aquino, who focuses on criminal cases, is another name to note in Curitiba.
Responsables de la pratique:
Bruno Marzullo Zaroni
Les références
‘Team specialised in infrastructure, with expertise in administrative law. Its positive difference lies in practical experiences with companies in this area, which allows for extensive knowledge of the market. It is worth highlighting the speed of meeting demands.’
Principaux clients
Ábaco Construções
Brementur Agência de Turismo
Cima Engenharia
Fresnomaq Indústria de Máquinas – WAP
Hi Technologies
Velsis Sistemas e Tecnologia
Fiscaltech Tecnologia e Automação
Itaipu Binacional
Philus Engenharia
Oros Engenharia e Construção
Positivo Tecnologia
Sinduscon PR – Sindicato da Indústria da Construção Civil no Estado do Paraná
Cattalini BioEnergia
Consilux Consultoria e Construções Elétrica
Compasa do Brasil Distribuidora de Derivados de Petróleo
Gaissler Moreira Engenharia Civil
Sanetran Saneamento Ambiental
Dataprom – Sistema de Bilhetagem e Controlador Semafórico
Pattac Empreendimentos e Participacoes
Tucumann Engenharia e Empreendimentos
Unimed Curitiba
Hexion Química do Brasil
Andali
Principaux dossiers
- Acted for Unigloves Brasil Importadora in a claim regarding financial losses caused by fraudulent investment practices.
- Represented Serrana Engenharia in litigation regarding a corruption scheme among the company’s shareholders.
- Acted for Cervejaria Petrópolis in a dispute against Importação, Exportação e Indústria Óleos involving a lease agreement.
Araúz Advogados
Araúz Advogados handles a host of corporate, commercial, tax and environmental compliance matters on behalf of a diverse client base, with a particular focus on the agribusiness and real estate sectors. Dispute resolution is a core area of focus for the firm, which stands out for its impressive track record in tax and labour disputes. With notable strength in M&A and tax law, Carlos Araúz Filho is a key contact for agribusiness clients. Other noteworthy individuals include Rafaela Aiex Parra and Fernando Breda.
Braz, Coelho, Veras, Lessa e Bueno Advogados
In June 2022, Braz, Coelho, Veras, Lessa e Bueno Advogados was created following the merger of Braz Campos Advogados and LL Advogados. The firm stands out for its infrastructure and public law expertise, with typical mandates including public tenders, concessions, PPPs, and project financing, as well as judicial and administrative proceedings. Led by founding partner Felipe Henrique Braz, who has extensive experience in private investment transactions and arbitration cases in regulated sectors, the Curitiba office is prominent in the energy, oil and gas, transport and sanitation segments. Infrastructure and regulatory specialist Bruno Guimarães Bianchi and litigation and arbitration expert Daniel Borda are other names to note.
Responsables de la pratique:
Felipe Henrique Braz
Principaux clients
OHL – Obrascon Huarte Lain
EDF (Électricité de France)
Arcadis
Impsa
Eurofarma
GPA (Grupo Pão de Açúcar)
Grupo JMalucelli
Ebanx
Dataprom
Traçado Construção
MSE Engenharia
Helisul Aviação
Grupo Tecnoset
Hotéis Mabu
Grupo InterAli
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted Tereos in a public tender for the lease of an area located in the Port of Paranaguá in the State of Pará.
- Advised Fram Capital on the legal issues pertaining to a capital raising project.
- Assisted Hidrelétrica Santa Branca in a project involving the implementation of a hydroelectric power plant on the Tibagi River, with installed capacity of 62MW.
Dotti Advogados
Praise for its ‘in-depth knowledge of the Southern region’, Dotti Advogados is a popular choice for major companies and private clients engaged in sensitive contentious matters. The group is prominent in a wide range of sectors, including financial services, agribusiness, manufacturing, and energy. White-collar crime cases, criminal investigations, commercial litigation and real estate transactions are all core areas of focus for the department. ‘A go-to adviser in the South of Brazil’, Rogéria Dotti is a key contact for procedural and family law matters. André Meerholz is noted for his expertise in environmental law, mining regulation and electoral issues. Francisco Zardo is recommended for public law matters, while Alexandre Knopfholz and Gustavo Scandelari are noted for their expertise in criminal law. Since publication, Julio Brotto has left the firm.
Responsables de la pratique:
Rogéria Dotti
Les références
‘The firm and the partners have specific knowledge in the southern region of the country. They know the profile of the judges and help with the outcome of the case.’
‘Rogéria Dotti is a great reference in the southern region of the country. She acts with quality and seniority in the conduction of cases.’
Principaux clients
Banco Bradesco
Rodobens Administradora de Consórcios
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Rodobens Administradora de Consórcios in a claim for the reintegration of a property sold to the company.
Gaia Silva Gaede Advogados
Singled out for its strong credentials in tax planning and contentious matters, Gaia Silva Gaede Advogados is also well equipped to assist with contractual issues and mediation proceedings. Active in a broad range of sectors, covering agribusiness, energy, retail and infrastructure, the firm advises on data protection, regulatory compliance, M&A, and succession planning. Founding partner Henrique Gaede focuses on tax and corporate matters, while Antônio Carlos Pacheco Júnior is recommended for M&A, estate planning and cross-border transactions. Flávio Augusto Dumont Prado leads on tax matters and civil litigation at all levels of the judiciary. Ana Paula Faria da Silva is skilled in litigation and administrative proceedings, with a focus on tax disputes. Tax specialist Ivan Alberto Hasse is a popular choice for investment funds. Juliana Joppert Lopes is also noted for her expertise in corporate transactions, wealth planning and data protection.
Responsables de la pratique:
Henrique Gaede; Flávio Augusto Dumont Prado; Antonio Carlos Pacheco; Ana Paula Faria da Silva; Ivan Alberto Hasse
Les références
‘The firm is very well qualified and specialised, takes initiative in actions and opportunities, and has high quality professionals.’
‘We are served in several areas by this firm and one of the most important points for us is the relationship of trust.’
‘The team in general is very specialised and provides excellent service. As a highlight, partner Antonio Carlos Pacheco Jr has been serving us for decades and always seeks to understand the business as a whole and what our expectations are.’
Principaux clients
BRF
Rumo
Engie Brasil Energia
Lojas Renner
Tupy
Positivo Tecnologia
Paraná Equipamentos
Roca Sanitários Brasil
Ouro Verde Locação e Serviço
JJGC Indústria e Comércio de Materiais Dentários – NEODENT (Straumann Group)
Unidas Locadora
Ebanx Instituição de Pagamentos
Castrolanda – Cooperativa Agroindustrial
Electrolux do Brasil
Renault do Brasil
Ligga Telecomunicações
Aker Solutions do Brasil
Contabilizei Tecnologia
Denso do Brasil
JTEKT Brasil
Valmet Celulose Papel e Energia
Senior Sistemas
KYB Manufacturing do Brasil Fabricante de Autopeças
BBM Logística
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted Engie Brasil Energia in filing a tax consultation with the revenue service, defending the right of the company to appropriate credits of the PIS and COFINS paid over R&D costs.
- Acted for Rumo Malha Sul in an annulment proceeding, requiring the appropriation of ICMS credits.
- Advised Renault on a writ of mandamus to protect the client’s right to avoid the taxation of ICMS.
Szazi, Bechara, Storto, Reicher e Figueirêdo Lopes Advogados
Known for its focus on ESG and human rights matters, Szazi, Bechara, Storto, Reicher e Figueirêdo Lopes Advogados is the first port of call in Curitiba for domestic and foreign NGOs, charitable foundations, and social impact companies. Prominent in the fields of environment, education, healthcare, technology and social care, the group often assists clients with tax litigation, administrative disputes, corporate law and labour issues. Specialised in corporate social responsibility, Eduardo Szazi is a key contact for advocacy matters. Administrative and judicial proceedings areas of expertise for Paula Raccanello Storto. Laís de Figueirêdo Lopes leads on anti-corruption compliance and regulatory matters. Aline Gonçalves Videira de Souza is the go-to adviser for science and technology institutions. Other key names include Erika Bechara and Stella Camlot Reicher.
Responsables de la pratique:
Eduardo Szazi; Erika Bechara; Paula Raccanello Storto; Stella Camlot Reicher; Lais de Figueirêdo Lopes; Aline Gonçalves de Souza
Les références
‘The service provided by SBSA is the best legal service I have ever known. There are several teams in the firm that meet the most diverse demands we have, from environmental licenses to corporate issues, contracts with investors, labour and tax.’
‘Aline stands out for her argumentative and rational capacity and for always seeking a solution to the most difficult and innovative challenges that we propose. Our reality is very different from others and she is always open to understanding, studying and proposing solutions, which makes all the difference.’
‘The team is committed, competent and agile, anticipating our demands and acting with the necessary speed to meet our needs.’
Principaux clients
Instituto de Pesquisa Ambiental da Amazônia
Instituto Alana
Amazônia Agroflorestal
Porticus
Good Energies
ICNL
AMAZ
Instituto Jô Clemente
Greenpeace
Fundo Brasil de Direitos Humanos
Confederação Brasileira de Voo Livre
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted Good Energies in a project to promote a business-friendly partnership and social and environmental development.
- Advised Instituto Jô Clemente on an alternative report concerning the situation of black people with disabilities in Brazil.
- Acted for Instituto Ekloos in the legal matters in connection with its Guia AI platform.
Carneiro Sampaio Advogados
Carneiro Sampaio Advogados is noted for its strong litigation and arbitration practice. Active in the agribusiness, education, IT, transportation and logistics sectors, the group also offers assistance with commercial contracts, corporate and M&A, and dispute resolution. The group is led by litigator and arbitrator Rui Carneiro Sampaio, who possesses extensive experience handling domestic and cross-border corporate transactions.
Responsables de la pratique:
Rui Carneiro Sampaio
Les références
‘Excellent services, knowledge and professionalism. Rui Carneiro Sampaio is recommended.’
Principaux clients
Selva Participacoes Societarias
Ibema – Companhia Brasileira de Papel
Almeida Guimarães Participações
Conquer Holding Educacional
Belago Technologies Informatica
Transmun Transporte de Cargas
Brazilian Trading Importadora Eireli
Green Grow Petrochemical Trading
CHD Agrochemicals Sociedade Anonima Industrial Y Comercial
Job Fertilizantes
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Belago Technologies Informática on corporate and contractual matters.
- Assisted Conquer Holding Educacional in the purchase of the company’s shares from one of its shareholders.
- Represented Selva Participações in an annulment action arbitration.
CMT – Carvalho, Machado e Timm Advogados
CMT – Carvalho, Machado e Timm Advogados‘ Curitiba office assists household names with a wide range of matters, most notably labour claims, corporate transactions and dispute resolution. The group is also noted for its private client offering, which spans succession planning, probate matters and family disputes. The team is led by George Oliveira, whose practice covers commercial contracts, dispute resolution and real estate transactions. Wealth management and family law are areas of expertise for Marcelo Bürger, who works closely with the firm’s tax and corporate departments. Eduardo Bach Bitencourt is the key contact for employment mandates.
Responsables de la pratique:
George Oliveira
Principaux clients
Amcor Do Brasil
Denso Do Brasil
Philip Morris
Enaex
Tok&Stok
Hexion
Berry
Andritz
Arco Educação
Contabilizei
Hilab Technologies
Prudential Do Brasil
Ambipar (Sucessora Da Ecológica)
Jasmine
Z-Tech
Provi
Fibracem
Pecval
José Lupion Neto
Luciana Stein
Sironi Cavagnoli
WEG
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Denso on a wide range of matters, including labour disputes and administrative defences.
- Acted for Philip Morris in a claim filed by the insolvent estate of ERIL, seeking the annulment of a real estate sale.
- Represented Amcor do Brasil in judicial proceedings, seeking to challenge a decision from the 6th Labour Court of Londrina.
Hilú & Caron Baptista Advogados
Noted for its strong tax law capabilities, Hilú & Caron Baptista Advogados is geared to handle a wide range of matters, including administrative proceedings, anti-corruption compliance, and corporate matters. Founding partner Miguel Hilu Neto, who possesses a wealth of experience in tax matters, jointly heads the group with co-founder Marcelo Caron Baptista.
Responsables de la pratique:
Miguel Hilú Neto; Marcelo Caron Baptista
Les références
‘Partners with strong tax knowledge.’
‘The technical rigour of opinions and analyses is excellent and allows safe decision-making.’
‘Miguel Hilú – ability to understand a broad range of matters, considering not only legal issues, but economic, operational and commercial ones.’
Principaux clients
Philip Morris
Acome do Brasil
Grupo Pelanda
Tesa Brasil
Centro Educacional das Américas
Racks Refrigeração
Plotter Engenharia
Fundação Copel de Previdência e Assistência Social
Sunset Comercial, Industrial Y de Servicios
Protege Proteção e Transporte De Valores
Lesaffre do Brasil
CGN Brazil Energy
Herbarium Laboratório Botânico
Banco PAN
Martinelli Advogados
Martinelli Advogados is noted for its broad sectoral expertise, which covers agribusiness, automotive, construction, retail, life sciences, and manufacturing. Its service offering is equally as broad and includes tax law, data protection, dispute resolution, and corporate and M&A. Bárbara Fracaro Lombardi leads on complex commercial disputes and IP matters, while Cintia Eliane Meyer handles corporate transactions and tax matters. Ricardo Costa Bruno is recommend for litigation and dispute resolution. Other key practitioners include Eduardo Bertolla and Carolina Pimentel Scopel.
Responsables de la pratique:
Bárbara Fracaro Lombardi; Carolina Pimentel Scopel; Cintia Eliane Meyer; Eduardo Vianna Bertola; Ricardo Costa Bruno
Principaux clients
Fazenda Cerrado Do Campo
Poncho Verde Armazéns Gerais
Pluma Agroavícola Do Brasil
Cocari Cooperativa Agropecuária e Industrial
Cia Petro Distribuidora De Combustíveis – CIAPETRO
Castilho Engenharia e Empreendimentos
Araguaia Agrícola
SILIMED Indústria De Implantes
Special Dog Company
Anaconda Industrial e Agricola De Cereais
Lojas MM (Mercado Móveis)
Ogochi (RQ Indústria e Comércio De Confecções)
MONJUÁ (Lojas Três Passos)
Battistella Administração e Participações
Capal Cooperativa Agroindustrial
Adama Brasil
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Poncho Verde Armazéns Gerais on the sale of 100% of its share capital to Superfrio Armazéns Gerais.
- Acted for Gazin Group in the acquistion of the Radisco Magazine network.
- Assisted OGOCHI in structuring the finance of its entire value chain and strategies for tax efficiency.
Medaglia Roxo Advogados
'Made up of lawyers with a solid academic background and outstanding professional experience', Medaglia Roxo Advogados is known in the market for its proven track record in dispute resolution, with a focus on labour and real estate matters. Construction, retail, agribusiness, real estate and infrastructure are key sectoral strengths for the firm, which is praised for its 'personalised service' and 'technical quality'. Showcasing extensive experience in litigation, arbitration and mediation proceedings, Ivo De Paula Medaglia jointly lead the group with Gustavo Henrique Sperandio Roxo, a key contact for cases involving government contracts and administrative improbity issues.
Responsables de la pratique:
Ivo de Paula Medaglia; Gustavo Henrique Sperandio Roxo
Les références
‘Medaglia Roxo’s team is made up of lawyers with a solid academic background and outstanding professional experience. One of the main merits of the team is being able to offer a wide range of services, with high technical quality, while serving its clients in a personalised, attentive and close manner.’
‘Gustavo Roxo is an excellent public law lawyer. Attentive, serious and diligent, Gustavo is one of the great Paraná lawyers of his generation. Ivo Medaglia provides a close and human service, while conceiving sophisticated strategies to defend the interests of his clients.’
‘Super personalised service. Technical quality. Impeccable procedural manifestations.’
Principaux clients
Ideal Guapo
Rede Guapo de Postos de Combustível
Auto Posto Padrão
Kaliski Comércio de Combustíveis
Moro Koltun
Thorus Taxi Aéreo
Isogama Indústria Química
Thoth Administração
Imobcon
PGC Engenharia de Obras
LTR Acabamentos na Construção Civil
Detzel Consultores Associados
Nato Construções e Participações
Ultech Assessoria e Consultoria Empresaria
Tycoon Technology
Tefway Tecnologia
Energy Logística
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Nato Construções e Participações on several issues arising from a public contract for sanitation works in the city of Joinville in the State of Santa Catarina.
- Assisted Sankol Participações in obtaining a series of favourable judicial orders.
- Advised Imobcon on a real estate partnership agreement for the construction of the Bio Residencial Real Estate Development in the city of Curitiba.