A reference in the country for public law matters, Curitiba-based Justen, Pereira, Oliveira & Talamini Advogados has longstanding experience in public procurement and dispute resolution involving government contracts, concessions and regulated sectors. Singled out for his expertise in dispute resolution and transactional matters involving infrastructure projects, Eduardo Talamini is active in the telecoms, sanitation, water supply and energy sectors. He oversees the practice with Andre Guskow Cardoso, who focuses on administrative contracts, public service concessions and civil construction. Felipe Scripes Wladeck specialises in civil procedure and arbitration.

With a strong reputation in public and private law, and solid capabilities in dispute resolution, Vernalha Pereira Advogados offers legal support in corporate, commercial, civil, real estate, criminal, public, and labour-related contentious matters. The team is singled out for its longstanding experience in judicial anti-corruption claims and administrative proceedings before an array of public and regulatory bodies. Luiz Fernando Casagrande Pereira, noted for his experience in regulatory issues relating to banking, technology, and construction, is frequently seen handling anti-corruption, corporate, public law, and real estate cases. Bruno Marzullo Zaroni has an impressive track record in arbitrations and judicial proceedings before the superior courts, advising on civil, corporate, and commercial disputes.

With a strong presence in the agribusiness sector, Araúz Advogados is well equipped to handle M&A, joint ventures, and business structuring issues on the transactional side, while also assisting with tax planning and litigation and planning. The firm is also adept at handling civil and commercial disputes, labour mandates, environmental due diligence and judicial reorganisations. A reference for agribusiness clients, Carlos Araúz Filho specialises in corporate, M&A, and tax law. Rafaela Aiex Parra possesses strong expertise in environmental law, while Danielle Wardowski Cintra Martins leads the public law department.

Braz, Coelho, Veras, Lessa e Bueno Advogados is recognised for its deep expertise in public law and dispute resolution, particularly in regulated sectors. The group regularly advises on compliance, infrastructure development, and public-private partnerships (PPPs), maintaining a robust client base that features key players from the tech, energy, and transport segments. Founding partner Felipe Henrique Braz plays a central role, particularly in assisting with regulatory issues, arbitrations and private sector investment in oil and gas, energy, airports, ports, and highways. Other members of the team include Bruno Bianchi, a key contact for administrative contracts, public service concessions and PPPs, and Pedro Schelbauer, who focuses on regulated contracts.

With a strong following of clients from the real estate, paper and pulp, tech, energy, steel and other industrial sectors, Casillo Advogados is well placed to advise on a variety of legal matters, ranging from M&A, real estate developments, and corporate governance, to dispute resolution, labour, public law and environmental law. Founding partner João Casillo and Ângela Franco specialise in dispute resolution, while Michel Guerios is the name to note for real estate, bankruptcy and credit recovery mandates, and Guilherme Oliveira focuses on tax.

Singled out for its strong capabilities in civil law and white-collar criminal defence, Dotti Advogados is frequently involved in high-stakes proceedings before the superior courts. The firm acts for a diverse client base, with a notable presence in the financial, energy, and manufacturing sectors. Practice head Rogéria Dotti specialises in civil, family, and procedural law matters. Also part of the core team, Francisco Zardo has deep knowledge of administrative law; André Meerholz is well-versed in administrative, environmental, electoral, and mining law mandates; and Alexandre Knopfholz and Gustavo Scandelari specialise in criminal proceedings.

With solid credentials in tax law, Gaia Silva Gaede Advogados draws on complementary strengths in corporate, contract, civil, and labour matters, with growing expertise in compliance and data protection. The group acts for a diverse client roster comprising players from a variety of key sectors, including energy, manufacturing, and food and beverage. Flávio Augusto Dumont Prado focuses on tax, civil, commercial, and cooperative law, while Juliana Joppert Lopes shines in M&A, contractual matters, and data protection.

Marins Bertoldi Advogados offers legal support across a range of areas, with a focus on corporate, tax, and environmental law. M&A deals, tax disputes, and class actions are all key areas of expertise for the firm. With experience in both advisory and litigious corporate matters, Marcelo Bertoldi is noted for his expertise in corporate governance and wealth and succession planning. Bertoldi leads the practice alongside Maurício Ribeiro Maciel, who focuses on corporate matters, including M&A and corporate reorganisations, and Hugo José Sellmer, a key contact for tax planning projects.

Entirely devoted to the third sector, Szazi, Bechara, Storto, Reicher e Figueirêdo Lopes Advogados is often sought out by prominent domestic and international civil society organisations, social enterprises and public bodies. In addition to human rights, social protection, and environmental conservation, the practice brings together multidisciplinary expertise in governance, tax, civil, commercial, employment, and data protection law, covering both contentious and non-contentious matters. A reference in the non-profit sector, Eduardo Szazi works closely with companies, foundations, civil society organisations, and government bodies. Erika Bechara specialises in environmental and consumer law, advising companies and civil organisations, while Paula Raccanello Storto has expertise in public law and supports civil society organisations in partnerships with the state. Laís de Figueirêdo Lopes has extensive experience in legal, regulatory, and process management, advising civil organisations and governments.

Originating in Porto Alegre and now with a significant national and international presence, CMT – Carvalho, Machado e Timm Advogados offers comprehensive general business law services in Curitiba. The local team, supported by a wider network, particularly focuses on commercial contracts, succession planning, and labour, civil and family law, handling both advisory and contentious matters. George Oliveira leads the Curitiba unit, specialising in commercial contracts, dispute resolution, and real estate matters.

With solid capabilities in business, tax and corporate law, Domingues Sociedade de Advogados is proficient in business disputes, including conflicts involving corporate and contractual issues, and transactional matters. Nereu Miguel Ribeiro Domingues, a key contact for family-held businesses, and Gabriel Zugman, a name to note for corporate law, business contracts and M&A, jointly oversee the practice.

With a strong track record in insolvency, restructuring and tax matters, Farracha De Castro Advogados Associados offers legal support to clients operating in a variety of sectors, including infrastructure, real estate, construction and retail, among others. Carlos Alberto Farracha De Castro and Claudio Mariani Berti, both of whom specialise in bankruptcy and judicial recovery matters, and Vanessa Abu-Jamra Farracha de Castro, who has a keen focus on human rights, family and international law, jointly lead the department.

Figueiredo Sens is equipped to assist a range of clients - from medium-sized family businesses to multinational corporations - with disputes, M&A deals, corporate issues, wealth management matters, as well as tax and real estate work. Founding partner Pablo Figueiredo takes the lead on dispute resolution mandates, while fellow founder Diego Sens excels in shareholder agreements and international contracts. Both practitioners oversee the practice with Maria Clara Ponciano Pupulin, who focuses on strategic litigation, regulatory issues and international law.

Martinelli Advogados handles a broad range of corporate, M&A, and tax matters, with experience across both advisory and litigation work. Co-head Cintia Eliane Meyer is a senior partner focused on capital markets, M&A, corporate governance, and restructuring matters. Ricardo Costa Bruno is a dispute resolution specialist.

Medaglia Roxo Advogados assists clients with a range of disputes, particularly those arising in the construction, infrastructure, real estate, and consumer goods industries. Alongside its litigation practice, the firm also advises on business and labour issues. Co-head Ivo De Paula Medaglia specialises in mediation, arbitration and judicial proceedings. Fellow department head Gustavo Henrique Sperandio Roxo stands out for his expertise in litigation involving government contracts and tax law.