Justen, Pereira, Oliveira & Talamini Advogados is highly regarded in the Curitiba market for its dispute resolution practice and its public law capabilities. The group specialises in public procurement, government contracts, public-private partnerships (PPPs), and government concessions, and has seen particular growth in disputes involving bus and railway regulations. Dispute resolution and public law expert Eduardo Talamini and infrastructure specialist  André Guskow Cardoso co-head the team – Talamini frequently acts for clients from the energy, telecoms, and construction sectors in litigation and arbitration proceedings involving infrastructure projects, while Cardoso handles litigation and dispute resolution matters involving M&A, technology, and regulated industries. Another key member of the practice is associate Felipe Scripes Wladeck, who is noted for his experience in arbitration and mediation.

With a broad offering spanning litigation and arbitration, public law, labour, corporate and commercial, criminal, civil, real estate, and white-collar crime, Vernalha Pereira Advogados is well equipped to handle a variety of complex matters, which often involve cross-border issues. The team particularly excels in anti-corruption cases and administrative claims, and has extensive experience acting before the Superior Court of Justice and the Supreme Federal Court. The group is a key contact for clients from the general business law sector, although its client roster continues to expand into other industries, including energy, infrastructure, and water and sewage. Bruno Marzullo Zaroni, noted for his expertise in arbitration and judicial claims before the superior courts, leads the firm; he is particularly adept in acting for clients from the construction, real estate, and telecoms sectors. The group also benefits from the prowess of firm founder Luiz Fernando Casagrande Pereira, who is recognised for his knowledge of regulatory matters pertaining to banking, technology, and construction. Another key member of the team is Thiago Lima Breus, who is capable of handling a range of matters for clients from the energy, waste management and infrastructure segments, such as administrative claims before the Federal Court of Accounts. Specialising in white-collar crime, Dante D’Aquino has experience in money laundering and tax evasion matters.

Araúz Advogados has a particular focus on agribusiness and arbitration matters, though its service offering extends to matters pertaining to corporate, restructuring, tax, labour, and environmental law. The scope of the practice has continued to attract new clients from a variety of industries, including food and beverage, and financial services. Leading the firm is agribusiness specialist Carlos Araúz Filho, who stands out for his expertise in corporate reorganisations, M&A deals and tax mandates. Environmental expert Rafaela Aiex Parra is a key name in the firm, who often advises agribusiness companies and agricultural cooperatives on non-contentious issues. Recognised for her knowledge of public law, Danielle Wardowski Cintra Martins concentrates on logistics, transport, and public contracts; she is also adept in regulatory law and compliance.

Specialists in public law and related dispute resolution matters, Braz, Coelho, Veras, Lessa e Bueno Advogados has extensive experience in regulatory compliance, public-private partnerships, and infrastructure projects. The firm boasts a strong client roster covering a range of sectors, such as technology, energy, and infrastructure. Leading the team is founding partner Felipe Henrique Braz, who focuses on infrastructure projects, regulatory matters, and private investments in regulated sectors, such as ports and highways. He is also noted for his expertise in arbitration proceedings in the construction and infrastructure segments. Bruno Bianchi is recommended for his experience in administrative contracts, bidding procedures and infrastructure projects. The firm also benefits from the aptitude of Pedro Schelbauer, who concentrates on concessions, PPPs, structured financing and public bids. Associate Vanessa Bona is especially active in the sanitation sector, engaging with both litigation and consultancy matters concerning contracts and infrastructure projects.

Dotti Advogados is recognised in the Curitiba market for its expertise in civil law and white-collar crime matters. The firm, which is instructed by clients from a variety of industries, most notably financial services, energy and manufacturing, has extensive experience acting before the Supreme Court in matters pertaining to civil actions, criminal defence and investigations, to name a few. The group is led by Rogéria Dotti, who concentrates on civil, family, and civil procedural law. Other key lawyers include administrative law specialist Francisco Zardo, administrative, environmental, electoral, and mining law expert André Meerholz, and criminal procedure lawyers Alexandre Knopfholz and Gustavo Scandelari. Former co-head Julio Brotto is no longer at the firm.

Noted for strong credentials in tax matters, Gaia Silva Gaede Advogados takes a multidisciplinary approach by incorporating corporate, contract, civil, and labour law expertise. The firm offers consulting services, alongside representation in judicial and administrative litigation, to a growing client roster from an array of sectors, including energy, manufacturing, and food and beverage. Henrique Gaede concentrates on tax and corporate law, which are also key areas of activity for Flávio Augusto Dumont Prado. Antonio Carlos Pacheco is an asset to the team for his experience handling corporate law matters, including M&A, and succession planning. The aforementioned practitioners oversee the practice with Ana Paula Faria da Silva, and Ivan Alberto Hasse. Juliana Joppert Lopes is recognised for her work in corporate law, covering business structuring, corporate governance, and data protection.

‘Prepared and attuned to the changes and adaptations that often occur in the third sector‘, Szazi, Bechara, Storto, Reicher e Figueirêdo Lopes Advogados is a key port of call in Curitiba for clients in the non-profit space. The firm specialises in non-profit law, corporate social responsibility, philanthropy, and social enterprises, offering consultancy services as well as advocacy for enacting laws affecting civil society organisations and human rights. The group has recently seen increased demand for tax litigation, administrative disputes, and matters involving the defence of rights of people with disabilities. Co-leading the group are: Eduardo Szazi, a key contact for companies, foundations, institutes, civil society organisations and governmental entities; environmental and consumer law specialist Erika Bechara; Paula Raccanello Storto, who handles both advocacy and contentious matters; Stella Camlot Reicher; Laís de Figueirêdo Lopes, and Aline Gonçalves Videira de Souza. The team is noted for its ‘commitment to excellence’ and ‘proactive and ethical approach‘.

Regularly instructed by international and domestic clients from a range of sectors, such as agribusiness, fintech and education, Carneiro Sampaio Advogados is adept at handling corporate and M&A matters, including international transactions, commercial contracts, and dispute resolution issues. With experience in complex matters involving foreign jurisdictions, the team’s client roster continues to expand. Leading the team is Rui Carneiro Sampaio, who is recognised as an expert in litigation and arbitration concerning international transactions. His breadth of knowledge also encompasses corporate matters, M&A, and business contracts.

CMT – Carvalho, Machado e Timm Advogados offers litigation and consultancy services regarding civil, family, labour and corporate law. The team has extensive experience handling contractual disputes, consumer lawsuits, and class actions, although its expertise extends to arbitration, audits, and credit recovery. The firm’s growing client roster is made up of companies from a variety of sectors, including tobacco, technology, and consumer goods. Department leader George Oliveira focuses on commercial contracts, real estate matters, and dispute resolution. Eduardo Bach Bitencourt departed the firm in 2023.

With expertise in corporate, tax, and environmental law, Marins Bertoldi Advogados is equipped to handle an array of legal matters including M&A, tax disputes, and class actions.  Marcelo Bertoldi is noted for his strength in corporate matters, particularly regarding wealth and succession planning, as well as corporate governance issues. M&A transactions and contractual issues are key areas of activity for Maurício Ribeiro Maciel, while Hugo José Sellmer and Stefanie Daltoé focus on non-contentious and contentious tax matters. Loraine Bender is a name to note for environmental law issues.

With particular strength in corporate, M&A, and tax issues, Martinelli Advogados is adept in both contentious and non-contentious matters. The firm predominantly represents clients from the agribusiness sector and start-ups, and its client base continues to expand. Bárbara Fracaro Lombardi, Cintia Eliane Meyer, Carolina Pimentel Scopel, and Ricardo Costa Bruno co-lead the group – Lombardi concentrates on commercial disputes, commercial contracts, and IP, while Meyer focuses on corporate, M&A, and tax matters. Scopel is noted for her experience in corporate law and governance, M&A, and private equity, and Bruno has expertise in dispute resolution. Another key member of the team is associate Maísa Beatriz Antoniazi Evangelista, who specialises in digital law, data protection, and regulatory issues. Partners Eduardo Vianna Bertola and Virgínia Volpato departed the firm in July and September 2023, respectively.

Noted for having ‘great technical quality and efficiency,’ Medaglia Roxo Advogados is regarded for its expertise in dispute resolution, where it acts for clients from the construction, infrastructure, real estate, and consumer goods sectors. The group also offers business consulting services and representation in contentious matters pertaining to labour law. Co-leading the firm are negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation specialist Ivo De Paula Medaglia and tax and contractual litigation expert Gustavo Henrique Sperandio Roxo. Also concentrating on litigation is Heloize Marçal Salomé Medaglia, while Danilo Junior Calegari has experience in labour and social security disputes. Another key name in the firm is Guilherme Henrique Corrêa Fontoura, who focuses on government contracts.