R. Amaral, Huland, Castro Alves, Linhares & Barros Leal Advogados is equipped to handle a mix of environmental, contractual, real estate, tax, dispute resolution, insolvency, and M&A matters. The firm actively supports clients across numerous industries such as energy, construction, infrastructure, defence, sanitation, retail, real estate, tourism, hospitality, and transport. Laerte de Castro Alves leads the firm’s arbitration, insolvency, and international practice groups, leveraging strong expertise advising foreign investors, bankrupt estates, and companies, particularly within the real estate, tourism, hospitality, construction, and transport segments. Ted Pontes is active in the financial, capital markets, and corporate and M&A spheres. Raul Amaral is experienced in public law matters, while Raphael Araujo oversees contracts and business law mandates.
Leading firms in Brazil
R. Amaral, Huland, Castro Alves, Linhares & Barros Leal Advogados
Responsables de la pratique:
Laerte de Castro Alves; Ted Pontes; Raul Amaral; Raphael Araujo
Les références
‘Broad area of expertise. A close-knit team, with constant feedback and a focus on the client, I notice the value placed on close relationships and transparent communication. In face-to-face meetings, I notice a diverse and collaborative work environment. ’
‘The firm has a qualified and multidisciplinary team with expertise in a variety of topics. The advisers and partners are always ready to provide excellent service in the shortest possible time.’
‘We like the team that always serves us in a professional and highly specialised manner. We especially like the services provided in the corporate area and the speed of the services.’
Principaux clients
Avcala Participações Ltda
E1 Energias Renováveis
Colibri Capital
Marisol Vestuário
Grupo Edson Queiroz
J Macedo S.A
Eco Soluções Em Energia S.A
C Rolim Engenharia
Construtora Colméia
Fiibo
Brasilidade Urbanizadora
Consorcio Pier Beira Mar
Brisanet Serviços de Telecomunicações S/A
Brisanet Serviços de Telecomunicações S/A
Coral- Construtora Rodovalho Alencar
Fujicom Comercio de Materiais Hospitalares E Importação Ltda
B&Q Energia Ltda
Jorgdietter Anhalt and Ider- Instituto de Desenvolvimento Sustentável De Energias
Gmf Locação de Veículos
Consórcio Fts
Urbania International Investments S.L
Lomacon Locação e Construção Ltda.
Construtora Konnen Ltda.
Lotil Construções e Incorporações Ltda.
Sinduscon – Sindicato da Indústria da Construção Civil do Ceará
Instituto Fernand Braudel de Economia Mundial – Instituto Braudel
Fundação Dr. Antônio Dias Macêdo
Eco + Servicos Ambientais e Imobiliaria Ltda
Recamonde Roupas Profissionais Ltda.
Fiibo Saúde e Bem-Estar Ltda
Termaco Operacoes Portuárias S.A
Matmed Comercio de Produtos Hospitalares Ltda
Alvoar Lacteos Nordeste S/A
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Group Edson Queiroz on the structuring of a joint venture partnership with Copagaz Distribuidora de Gás S.A. and Oiltanking Logística Brasil Ltda.
- Providing legal defence to Copa Engenharia Ltda e Lomacon – Locacao e Contrucao Ltda in administrative proceedings before the TCE/CE.
- Assisted Colibri Capital with the acquisition of a solar energy company.
Valença & Associados
Valença & Associados provides comprehensive legal support across a diverse range of areas, encompassing labour, tax, civil, consumer, environmental, and regulatory law. The firm possesses significant capabilities in handling complex litigation matters for its clients, demonstrating particular strength and recognition for its work within the education sector. Finance-related matters, strategic tax planning, credit recovery actions, consumer law disputes, and compliance with environmental regulations are some of its core areas of activity. André Parente, a key contact for the education sector, is noted for his experience in complex litigation. Daniel Cidrão focuses on labour mandates, while Nelson Valença centres his practice around finance, tax, and credit recovery. Marcio Rafael Gazzineo specialises in civil litigation, and Debora Parente Rocha is a name to note for dispute resolution matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
André Parente; Daniel Cidrão; Nelson Valença; Marcio Rafael Gazzineo; Debora Parente Rocha
Autres avocats clés:
Saulo Alencar Castro; José Lucas Araujo Simer
Principaux clients
Sobral & Palácio Petróleo Ltda.
Comercial Recamonde Derivados de Petróleo Ltda.
Inovação em Serviços de Injeção de Plástico (INOPLAST)
Mandacaru Administradora de Cartões S.A.
Praiano Hotel Ltda.
Laguna Hotéis Residence e Resort Ltda. Me
Nasser Hissa Arquitetos Associados Ltda.
AFG Assessoria e Consultoria em Negócios Imobiliários Ltda.
JCI Comércio e Importação Ltda.
M. A. Barroso EIRELI (Empório Brownie)
Sucré Indústria e Comercio de Alimentos Ltda.
Nmp Comércio de Alimentos (Boteco do Illa)
Cooperativa de Trabalho de Atendimento Pré-Hospitalar Ltda. (COAPH)
Orla Praia Club Ltda.
Cotece S.A.
Zanon Benevides Indústria e Comercio de Alimentos Ltda. (Cookie Mania)
El Paso Texas Bar e Restaurante Ltda. Me
Sindicato das Indústrias da alimentação e rações balanceadas no estado do Ceará (SINDIALMENTOS/CE)
Grupo Solução
Cacau Show
Camil
Grupo Singular
International Meal Company
Ancar Ivanhoe
Grupo Gestart
Versani Sandrini
Notrdame Intermédica S.A.
Rodoviário Camilo dos Santos Filha Ltda.
Enel
Dexco
Distribuidora fartura S.A. (Mercadinhos São Luiz)
Raia Drogasil
Esfera Energia
Natural da Vaca
Coco Bambu
Donizete Distribuidora
Nuseed South America
Hapvida
Enel
Movida
Principaux dossiers
- Assisting Fortbrasil, a payment solutions company based in Fortaleza, in a lawsuit to cease the payment of unlawfully imposed taxes.
- Advised Grupo Carbomil, a leading steel import-export conglomerate, on corporate governance issues arising from a reorganisation that impacted third-generation shareholder influence within the group.
- Represented Cacau Show, a Brazilian company known for producing and selling high-quality chocolate, in a court restructuring case filed by debtors BUDAI Industria Metalúrgica and NYAÇO Beneficiamento de Metais.
André Menescal Advogados
With wide-ranging expertise in corporate and M&A, capital markets, contracts, dispute resolution, criminal and tax law matters, André Menescal Advogados acts for clients on a variety of mandates, ranging from civil litigation to asset regularisation. Practice head André Menescal is experienced in M&A, asset regularisation, tax and civil law. Tatiana Morerira Veras Ximenes Girao is a key contact for clients operating in the healthcare sector, while Raissa Freire de Almeida is skilled in credit recovery actions.
Responsables de la pratique:
André Menescal
Autres avocats clés:
Tatiana Morerira Veras Ximenes Girao; Raissa Freire de Almeida
Les références
‘The André Menescal Advogados law firm stands out in the national legal market for its highly specialised, technical and innovative approach. With a team of experienced professionals who are constantly updated, the firm is committed to its clients, seeking personalised and efficient solutions that are always aligned with the best practices in the sector. I would like to highlight its proximity, attention and concern for the client. The team always seeks to understand the business to offer tailored strategies, anticipate risks and explore opportunities safely. The professionals actively engage in the challenges presented, joining the team, being part of the solution and adding real value to the clients’ businesses and interests.’
‘As a client, it is clear that the firm values teamwork with a culture of integration and collaboration. André is a natural leader with great analytical skills and quick decision-making. He has specialists at his side who complement him and make a difference in the firm.’
‘The firm is always available to assist clients.’
Principaux clients
EQUATORIAL TRANSMISSÃO S.A.,
UMPRAUM ARQUITETOS ASSCOCIADOS LTDA – EPP
Hapvida Assistencia Medica Ltda
NORMATEL ENGENHARIA LTDA
CEM CONSTRUÇÕES