‘Distinguished by its legal and ethical competence‘, Andrade GC Advogados is noted for its wealth of experience in complex contentious matters. Typical mandates include labour disputes, tax litigation, and proceedings before government bodies, but the team is also well placed to assist with corporate law matters. Though a popular choice for manufacturers based in the Manaus Free Trade Zone, the group is especially sought out by developers and construction companies engaged in real estate transactions. Armando Cláudio Dias Dos Santos Júnior oversees the labour group and is a key contact for trade union negotiations and social security issues. Noted for her expertise in civil litigation, Carolina Ribeiro Botelho leads the corporate practice and is recommended for contractual disputes, class actions and consumer law matters. Keyth Yara Pontes Pina manages the public law team and covers tax matters and administrative proceedings. Another key name is founding partner Germano Costa Andrade, whose practice spans commercial contracts, litigation and tax benefits.
Leading firms in Brazil
Andrade GC Advogados
Responsables de la pratique:
Germano Costa Andrade; Armando Cláudio Dias dos Santos Júnior; Carolina Ribeiro Botelho; Keyth Yara Pontes Pina
Les références
‘The firm is distinguished by its legal and ethical competence above all else. The process control system is quite comprehensive, and we can collect information from different angles.’
‘Germano Andrade stands out for his deep knowledge of corporate and real estate law; we trust his analysis and opinions.’
‘Carolina Botelho acts with competence, ethics and knowledge of matters and processes in the field of consumer litigation.’
Principaux clients
Samsung
Construtora Capital
Direcional Engenharia
BIC Amazônia
Japurá Pneus
Parente Andrade
COOPERCLIM – Sociedade de Clínica Médica do Amazonas
INDT – Instituto de Desenvolvimento Tecnológico
Sony do Brasil
Denso Industrial da Amazônia
Principaux dossiers
- Acted in the defence of several companies established in the Manaus Free Trade Zone that suffered losses due to the strike of the auditors of the Customs Department of the Port and Airport of Manaus in 2022.
- Represented Samsung Eletrônica da Amazônia and Sociedade de Desenvolvimento Cultural do Amazonas – SODECAM in several infraction notices issued by SEMEF – Finance Department of Manaus/AM for the non-collection of ISSQN – Tax on Services of Any Nature on behalf of the City Hall of Manaus/AM.
- Acted on behalf of Concessionária dos Aeroportos da Amazônia in a lawsuit involving the concession of the Eduardo Gomes International Airport.
Brandao Ozores Advogados
Brandao Ozores Advogados boasts a multidisciplinary team of seasoned practitioners with a proven track record in an array of legal disciplines, including tax, corporate law, labour and employment, dispute resolution, and public law. Founding partner and tax specialist Luiz Felipe Brandão Ozores works alongside Fernanda de Andrade Rebouças Machado, who heads up the tax team, and is recommended for tax planning, compliance and issues related to the Manaus Free Trade Zone. Fellow founder Fabio Silva Andrade focuses on public procurement and administrative law. Rennalt Lessa de Freitas takes the lead on corporate mandates and litigation.
Responsables de la pratique:
Luiz Felipe Brandão Ozores; Fábio Silva Andrade; Fernanda de Andrade Rebouças Machado; Rennalt Lessa de Freitas
Principaux clients
Distribuidora Equador de Produtos de Petroleo
Petro Energia Industria e Comercio
Brasil Norte Bebidas
Conipa Indústria e Comércio de Presentes, Metais e Artigos para Decoração
Tellerina Comércio de Presentes e Artigos para Decoração
Samsung Eletrônica da Amazonia
Bemol
Supermercados DB
Recofarma
Empresa de Plástico da Amazônia
Copag da Amazonia
Carboxi – Industria e Comercio de Gases
RZD Distribuidora de Derivativos de Petróleo
Rico Táxi Áereo
AmazonGás Distribuidora de Gás Liquefeito de Petróleo
Sociedade Fogás
BIC Amazonia
Construtora Soma
Samel Serviços de Assistência Médico-Hospitalar
Info Store Computadores da Amazonia
MDC Indústria de Conteineres Inteligentes
Amazon Sand Indústria e Comércio de Areia de Fundição
Empresa de Revitalização do Porto de Manaus
Lin Tecnologias
Parnaíba Geração e Comercialização de Energia
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted Conipa Industria e Comercio de Presentes, Metais e Artigos de Decoracao in protecting its right to not be taxed on the import of materials to be used in the manufacturing process.
- Represented RD Engenharia e Comércio in a claim against the Federal Tax Revenue Service to remove restrictions on its means to pay tax liabilities.
- Acted for Distribuidora Equador de Produtos de Petróleo in a declaratory judgement action, seeking the refund of ICMS credits pertaining to fuel operations.
Nelson Wilians Advogados
Leveraging its national and local reach, full-service law firm Nelson Wilians Advogados is the go-to adviser in the North region for large-scale litigation, as well as strategic contentious matters. Home to experts from various fields, including commercial, tax, civil and labour law, the group is particularly active in the retail, banking, oil and gas, and manufacturing sectors. Tax specialist Sergio Rodrigo Russo Vieira is a key contact. Karem Lúcia Corrêa Da Silva is recommended for civil litigation, while Claudine Basilio Klenke is well regarded for tax disputes. Also noted are Bruno Rodrigo Vale Palheta, who focuses on matters pertaining to the Manaus Free Trade Zone, and Érika Augusta Freitas Chaparro.
Responsables de la pratique:
Sergio Rodrigo Russo Vieira; Karem Lúcia Corrêa Da Silva; Claudine Basilio Klenke; Bruno Rodrigo Vale Palheta; Érika Augusta Freitas Chaparro
Les références
‘The firm is extremely collaborative, accompanying and supporting whatever its clients need.’
Principaux clients
Sindicato Dos Concessionários E Distribuidores De Veículos Do Estado Do Amazonas
Bic Da Amazônia
Flex Industries
Ipiranga Produtos De Petróleo
Sindicato Dos Peritos Oficiais Do Estado Do Amazonas – Sinpoeam
Technicolor Brasil Mídia E Entretenimento
Federação Das Indústrias Do Amazonas- Fieam
Agência De Fomento Do Estado Do Amazonas – Afeam
Grupo Simões
Mitsuba Do Brasil
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Flex Importação, Exportação, Indústria e Comércio de Máquinas e Motores in a dispute involving a local concessionaire.
- Acted for Bic Amazônia in a writ of mandamus concerning social security contributions.
- Assisted Ipiranga Produtos De Petróleo in an employment dispute.
Portela, Lima, Lobato & Colen Advogados
With offices in Belo Horizonte, Fortaleza, Manaus, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, Portela, Lima, Lobato & Colen Advogados boasts a strong national and local presence, and is particularly noted for its wealth of experience in investment transactions and M&A. With a keen focus on the real estate and construction sectors, the firm is one of the first ports of call for developers, shopping centres, hotels and retailers. Milton Eduardo Colen in Belo Horizonte handles corporate and real estate transactions. He oversees the Manaus office alongside Gustavo De Ávila Rajão, whose practice covers data protection compliance, corporate matters and commercial contracts. Another key name in the Manaus team is real estate expert Lidiane Batista.
Responsables de la pratique:
Gustavo de Ávila Rajão; Milton Eduardo Colen
Les références
‘Great expertise in the shopping centre segment.’
Principaux clients
AD Shopping Agência de Desenvolvimento de Shopping Centers
Flex Importação, Exportação, Indústria e Comércio de Máquinas e Motores
Unipar Construtora
Engeco Engenharia e Construções
HTS Administradora de Hotéis
Rádio e Televisão Rio Negro Ltda (BandAmazonas)
Supermercados DB
Millennnium Shopping
Sumaúma Park Shopping
Manauara Shopping
Inova III Flex Fundo de Investimento em Participações Empresas Emergentes
Orla 92 Mall
Shopping Grande Circular
Manaus Plaza Shopping
Academia New Fit
Principaux dossiers
- Acted for Unipar Construtora in real estate matters regarding a residential development.
- Advised Sumaúma Park Shopping on the diagnosis and implementation of the necessary measures to comply with the General Data Protection Law.
- Assists Inova III Flex Fundo de Investimento em Participações Empresas Emergentes in all its investment transactions.
Siqueira Castro – Advogados
National law firm Siqueira Castro – Advogados boasts a strong presence in the North region, with offices in Belém, Manaus and Porto Velho. Noted for its proven track record in contentious matters pertaining to areas such as consumer, labour and tax law, the group is active in the banking, retail, oil and gas, telecoms and manufacturing segments. Based in São Paulo, Gustavo Gonçalves Gomes handles debt recovery proceedings and consumer law matters. He oversees the Manaus office alongside Cassio Chaves Cunha, whose practice covers civil ligation and consumer law matters. Another key name in the Manaus team is Claudia Krauskopf, who handles civil and consumer litigation.
Responsables de la pratique:
Cássio Chaves Cunha; Gustavo Gonçalves Gomes
Principaux clients
Toyota do Brasil
Banco BMG
Banco Santander
HDL da Amazônia Indústria Eletrônica
Tiferet Comércio De Roupas
Biotargeting Representações e Comércio de Produtos para Saúde
Construções e Comércio Camargo Correa
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted Banco BMG with judicial proceedings.
- Acted for Biotargeting in administrative, compliance and regulatory matters.
- Represented Toyota do Brasil in judicial proceedings regarding consumer law matters.
Alecrim, Costa & Oliveira Advogados
Founded in 2021 following the merger of longstanding local law firms Alecrim Advogados, Costa Advocacy and Almeida & Girão Advogados, Alecrim, Costa & Oliveira Advogados attracts instructions from domestic and foreign clients seeking advice on advisory and contentious matters. Its broad service offering covers tax planning and M&A on the advisory side, and employment claims, shareholder disputes and civil litigation on the contentious front. Paulo Ricardo Alecrim and Daniel dos Santos Costa lead on tax matters and are key contacts for investment matters pertaining to the Manaus Free Trade Zone. Marcelo Almeida de Oliveira oversees the civil and corporate teams.
Responsables de la pratique:
Paulo Ricardo Alecrim; Daniel dos Santos Costa; Marcelo Almeida de Oliveira
Les références
‘Our company is satisfied with the responses requested on demand. Speed and commitment. Marcelo is always helpful and responsible.’
Principaux clients
Supermercados Rodrigues
ACB Locadora de Veículos
Cairu PMA Componentes para Bicicletas
Construtora Soberana
EXA SuperAtacado
Fábrica de Eventos
Friovix Comércio de Refrigeração
Indústrias Reunidas Vitória Régia
ISMA
J. Nasser Engenharia
Rodrigues Colchões
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted Amazon Clean in a quota purchase and sale deal, which involving a shareholder dispute.
- Assisted DMD Holding in the creation of a company.
- Assisted AMX Participações (participation holding) in obtaining all of the shares of cleaning material company Global Amazônia Fabricação de Produtos for a total value of R$3.2m.
Almeida Prado, Marx Tesser & Flor Advogados (AMTF Advogados)
With offices in Manaus and São Paulo, Almeida Prado, Marx Tesser & Flor Advogados (AMTF Advogados) is especially focused on tax matters, and has a proven track record in tax litigation at the federal, state and local levels. The firm has a wealth of experience in matters related to the Manaus Free Trade Zone, and regularly assists clients in the design of strategies to reduce their tax burden. Pedro Neves Marx specialises in corporate tax matters, and often advises on the recovery of tax assets. Other key names include Paulo Tesser, Marlon Flôr and Lourenço Almeida Prado.
Responsables de la pratique:
Pedro Neves Marx; Paulo Tesser; Marlon Flôr; Lourenço Almeida Prado
Les références
‘AMTF Advogados satisfactorily meets the needs of the company. It provides efficient services in terms of speed and resolution of cases whose complexity would normally require a greater amount of time. In terms of innovation, the firm is always up-to-date on legislation and presents solutions that seek to anticipate possible problems for the client.’
‘Partner Pedro Marx is a key player in the company’s strategic decisions, as the positions he presents are always supported by the most up-to-date laws and court decisions. In addition, the response time for requests is almost immediate, bringing confidence and agility to our inquiries.’
‘AMTF Advogados works with mastery in the tax area, knows the entire national tax system and the specificities of the Manaus Free Trade Zone, acts in a preventive manner, always offering administrative and judicial solutions. The team keeps us up-to-date on changes in legislation, case law and procedural developments.’
Principaux clients
Oliveira Energia Geração e Serviços
Sociedade Fogas
Rufino Comércio de Alimentos
Cocil Construções Civis e Industriais
GBR Componentes da Amazônia
SV Instalações
Rymo – Imagem e Produtos Gráficos da Amazônia
Industria de Transformadores Amazonas
MIR Importação e Exportação (Ramsons)
Amazonas Energia
Saint-Gobain do Brasil Produtos Industriais e para Construção
SBF Comércio de Produtos Esportivos (Centauro)
Amazongas Distrib. De Gás Liquef de Petróleo
Super Terminais Comércio de Ferro
Amazon Aço Comércio de Ferro
Roraima Energia
Supermercado Gavião
Fermazon Comércio de Ferro
Araujo & Saraiva (Supermercado Goiana)
Norte Tech
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted Sociedade Fogás in deducting PIS and COFINS credits on essential and relevant supplies.
- Acted for Rufino Comércio de Alimentos in a tax foreclosure appeal before a federal court.
- Assisted Industria de Transformadores Amazonas in a tax dispute.