Bomfim Novis Advogados leverages deep expertise across corporate and M&A, tax, environmental law, and litigation, acting for a diverse clientele operating in the energy, healthcare, shipping, mining, construction, real estate, tech and retail sectors, to name a few. The firm demonstrates notable capabilities in handling M&A deals for both sellers and buyers, and advises on complex tax matters, including incentives and special regimes. Elisa Gantois Novis heads the corporate department, bringing extensive knowledge of domestic and cross-border M&A, capital markets, and commercial and financial contracts. Diego Bomfim leads the tax department, focusing on advising clients regarding tax incentives and special taxation regimes. Hugo Marinho, a name to note for corporate and commercial litigation, represents clients active in sectors like mining, construction, energy, and technology. Rafaela Setenta specialises in environmental law, and is a key contact for clients from the beverage, mining, renewable energy, and infrastructure spaces.
Leading firms in Brazil
Bomfim Novis Advogados
Responsables de la pratique:
Elisa Gantois Novis; Diego Bomfim; Hugo Marinho; Rafaela Setenta
Autres avocats clés:
Carlos Maia; Matheus Monteiro; Marselle Bomfim; Luísa Pinheiro
Principaux dossiers
Cruz Campos Lobo Advogados
Cruz Campos Lobo Advogados provides comprehensive legal services across a wide array of practice areas, including tax, labour, civil, corporate, consumer, real estate, infrastructure, and data protection law. The firm actively advises clients operating within numerous key industries, such as renewable energy, oil and gas, mining, retail, construction, and transport. Leonardo Mendes Cruz applies his extensive knowledge to complex corporate transactions and overarching business strategies. Leonardo Nuñez Campos contributes specialist expertise focused specifically on tax law. Marlos Lobo is widely recognised within the market for his deep expertise in labour and employment law.
Responsables de la pratique:
Leonardo Mendes Cruz; Leonardo Nuñez Campos; Marlos Lobo
Autres avocats clés:
Bernardo Sanjuan Borges
Les références
‘The operational, qualitative and quantitative structure of this firm is noteworthy. It absorbs large numbers of cases in a short period, with immediate action. It uses technology to report to clients. It is composed of partners who are renowned in the labour and tax law market.’
‘The ability to resolve complex demands. The zeal for strategic demands. High technical capacity. Accessibility of partners.’
‘The firm is extremely supportive and has tools that allow information to be presented in an individualised manner, according to the needs of the company/client. The firm’s work in several areas of law also enables comprehensive and interconnected services. The firm’s prices are very competitive and fair. ’
Principaux dossiers
Cescon Barrieu
Cescon Barrieu's Salvador-based team is recognised for its strong track record in M&A transactions and corporate litigation. The group is well placed to assist Brazilian and foreign companies with complex contractual and corporate disputes, strategic transactions, and arbitration proceedings. Gabriel Seijo Leal de Figueiredo focuses primarily on contractual and corporate law, handling complex disputes and transactions, with added experience in estate planning, bankruptcy, and shipping litigation. Marcos Flávio Lago Lopes advises national and international clients on transactions, arbitrations, and strategic litigation.
Responsables de la pratique:
Gabriel Seijo Leal de Figueiredo
Autres avocats clés:
Marcos Flávio Lago Lopes
Les références
‘Legal knowledge; strategy; discretion and availability.’
‘Gabriel Seijo – broad knowledge and a strategic vision in addition to a legal vision.’
‘In addition to the excellent relationship, Cescon Barrieu has always been very attentive, helpful and a partner in every way.’
Principaux clients
Esporte Clube Bahia
Banco BTG Pactual S.A.
Iberostar
AMD South America
Civil Construtora
Rede Bahia
Wilson Sons
Intermarítima Portos e Logística S.A.
Bamin – Bahia Mineração S.A.
Voltalia Energia do Brasil Ltda.
Grupo Educacional Anchieta
Braserv Petróleo Ltda.
Concessionária Bahia Norte S/A – CBN
Concessionária Litoral Norte S/A – CLN
Bomix Indústria de Embalagens Ltda.
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Voltalia in more than 20 possessory claims related to a wind power energy project.
- Advised Bamin in a lawsuit that had significant impact on its integrated mining and logistics project.
- Represented Iberostar in several lawsuits regarding its hotels and real estate complex in Bahia.
Fraga & Trigo Advogados
Noted for outstanding business expertise, Fraga & Trigo Advogados offers strong capabilities in dispute resolution, tax, real estate, corporate, and commercial law, handling consultancy and complex, high-value litigation. Pedro Trigo brings extensive experience in tax, corporate, commercial, product liability, and real estate disputes. Rodrigo Almeida focuses on administrative and judicial litigation, while Ricardo Almeida excels in cases involving regulatory and consumer law. Alexandre Andrade handles real estate disputes, due diligence, project development, and risk assessment. João Maia is noted for his knowledge of tax law.
Responsables de la pratique:
Pedro Trigo; Rodrigo Santos de Almeida; Ricardo Santos de Almeida; Alexandre Cunha de Andrade
Autres avocats clés:
João Maia; Ricardo Simões Tosta
Les références
‘We were pleasantly surprised by the performance of the team and the office. Attentive and with personalised service, they stand out in the market especially for their dedication to the demands submitted to them and their search for alternative measures to satisfy the credit sought, with the collection of information and data that assist clients in decision-making.’
‘An entire high-quality team within the legal department. Highly competent team in all areas.’
‘The Fraga & Trigo team is extremely technical, committed and professional. The firm operates strategically and seeks to master the commercial issues intrinsic to the business in order to improve its performance. In addition, they have in-depth technical procedural knowledge and seek solutions to the company’s problems. ’
Principaux clients
Concessionária Rota do Atlântico S.A.
Concessionária Rota dos Coqueiros S.A.
Concessionária Litoral Norte S.A.
Concessionária Bahia Norte S.A.
Eólicas Babilônia
Exus Brasil Investimentos
LHG Mining
Docepar S.A.
TPK Aluguel de Equipamentos e Geração de energia
2W EcoBank S.A.
AeroMexico S.A.
LEDAX
MMS
Mercedes Benz
Banrisul
Exus Brasil
Comerc Energia
Komatsu Brasil International
Terwal
Construtora Barcino Esteve
Paranapanema
Fazendas Reunidas Santa Maria
Tempo Assist
DNA Laboratório
Hotel Oceânico
Cepeo
Dmas Supermercados Ltda
CNPH
Aena
Agricola Cantagalo
Conecta Empreendimentos
RBL Refrigerantes da Bahia
Premium Care
Kasabella Assessoria
SMC Automação
Aratu Empreendimentos e Corretagem
Kinto Brasil
Vinci
Vale
Omicron
Monte Rodovias
Claro S.A.
Toyota do Brasil Ltda
Principaux dossiers
- Defended Monte Rodovias in hundreds of animal collision liability cases, devising comprehensive strategies to mitigate exposure, especially fatalities.
- Pursuing legal action for Concessionária Bahia Norte against a congressman/group whose politically motivated demonstrations disrupted highway toll operations.
- Representing Claro S.A., objecting to enforcement of a multimillion-dollar fine imposed by a final and unappealable court decision.
Rego, Nolasco & Lins Advogados
Rego, Nolasco & Lins Advogados offers multidisciplinary advice on contentious and non-contentious matters, covering civil, corporate, public, administrative, real estate, and labour law. André Monteiro do Rego stands out for his experience in corporate, administrative, real estate, regulatory, infrastructure, and public law mandates. Andreia Nolasco Monteiro do Rego specialises in administrative constitutional law, with a particular focus on oil and gas regulation. Cristiane Nolasco Monteiro do Rego handles administrative, real estate, consumer law, contractual and public law matters, while Waldemiro Lins de Albuquerque Neto also showcases broad expertise in labour, civil, consumer, and real estate law. Priscilla Silva de Jesus excels in public law, focusing on contracts, tenders, concessions, and infrastructure projects.
Responsables de la pratique:
André Monteiro do Rego; Andreia Nolasco Monteiro do Rego; Cristiane Nolasco Monteiro do Rego; Waldemiro Lins de Albuquerque Neto
Autres avocats clés:
Priscilla Silva de Jesus
Les références
‘Modern firm, with good governance and compliance practices, which is professionally involved with the client’s matter and spares no effort to ensure that the law prevails.’
‘André Rego is one of the most prominent administrative professionals in the country, both for his technical knowledge and his professional experience. He has extreme personal skills, which also make him an excellent negotiator. He has innovative legal solutions for his clients’ complex problems.’
Principaux clients
Praia do Forte Premium Construtora e Incorporadora Ltda
Horto Firme Empreendimentos
Tecnosonda S.A.
Engenharia de Soluções
Invisa Internacional Hotéis Ltda
FG Soluções Ambientais
Alvopreto S/A Extração de Oil&Gas Natural
Equal Usinas SPE S.A
Consórcio Brejo
Consórcio Borborema
Atalaia Mineração
Hacan Gestão e Participações Ltda.
Peroxy Bahia Indústri Quimica Ltda
AE Engenharia Ltda
Saúdecard Cartão de Descontos e Convênio Ltda
Multicred Sociedade de Crédito Direto S.A
Silver Shopping Imbuí
PASU Participações Ltda
Alugue Tudo
Setel Construtora Ltda.
Nova Lapa Empreendimentos Spe S/A
Amorim Barreto Engenharia Ltda.
Construtora Ceará Mendes Ltda.
Federação das Indústrias do Estado da Bahia – FIEB
Geohidro Consultoria Sociedade Simples Ltda.
Sindicato da Indústria da Construção do Estado da Bahia – SINDUSCON
Termogás S.A.
Ebisa – Engenharia Brasileira, Indústria e Saneamento Ltda.
Grado Engenharia Ltda.
Mirel Construtura Ltda.
Fundação Centro Brasileiro de Proteção e Pesquisa das Tartarugas Marinhas – PRÓ-TAMAR
Serviço Social da Indústria – SESI
Serviço Nacional de Aprendizagem Industrial – SENAI
Tela Produtora de Imagens Ltda.
Terrabras – Terraplenagens do Brasil S/A
Dm Construtora de Obras Ltda.
Fosnor Fosfatados do Norte-Nordeste S/A (“Fosnor”)
Revita Engenharia S/A
Gertec – Engenharia Ltda
Hiperferro Industrial de Aços Ltda
Explora Participações em Tecnologia e Sistema da Informação Ltda
JMA Agropecuaria Ltda
Sindicato da Indústria do Mobiliário do Estado da Bahia – Moveba
Sindicato Das Indústrias de Produtos Químicos para fins Industriais e Produtos Farmacêuticos do Estado da Bahia – Quimbahia
Sindicato das Indústrias de Sabões Detergentes Produtos de Limpeza em Geral Aditivos de Uso Industrial e Velas do Estado da Bahia – Saneantes da Bahia
Sindicato Da Indústria De Adubos E Corretivos Agrícolas Do Nordeste – Siacan
Sindicato Indústrias Gráficas no Estado da Bahia – Sigeb
Sindicato da Indústria de Mármores Granitos e Similares do Estado da Bahia – Simagran-Ba
Sindicato da Indústria de Carnes e Derivados do Estado da Bahia – Sincar-Ba
Sindicato da Indústria de Mineração de Pedra Britada do Estado da Bahia – Sindibrita
Sindicato da Indústria do Curtimento de Couros e Peles no Estado da Bahia – Sindicouro
Sindicato da Indústria da Cerveja e Bebidas em Geral no Estado da Bahia – Sindcerbe
Sindicato das Indústrias de Fibras Vegetais no Estado da Bahia – Sidifibras
Sindicato da Indústria de Fiação e Tecelagem no Estado da Bahia – Sindifite-Ba
Sindicato das Indústrias de Laticínios e Produtos Derivados do Leite do Estado da Bahia – Sindileite
Central das Cooperativas de Crédito do Nordeste – SICOOB Central NE
Construnorte Construções do Litoral Norte Ltda
Novotempo Motos
Pedreiras Santa Isabel Ltda
Torre Empreendimentos Rural e Construçao Ltda
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Tecnosonda, a traditional infrastructure company based in Salvador, Bahia, on the contracting process for the development and implementation of photovoltaic plants under a turnkey arrangement.
- Advising Torre Empreendimentos on a concession project to provide solid waste management to several municipalities in the Baixo Sul region of the State of Bahia.
- Assisting Banco Bradesco with a contract revision lawsuit filed on the grounds of alleged abusive clauses in a financing agreement.
Advocacia Tavares Novis
Advocacia Tavares Novis fields extensive experience in corporate law matters, with a distinct focus on M&A transactions. The firm assists clients across diverse sectors, including chemicals, technology, healthcare, and mining, among others, particularly in structuring deals and addressing governance matters. Carolina Mendes is a seasoned specialist in corporate governance and M&A transactions. Barbara Victoria Müller Marchezan focuses on corporate transactions and business arrangements via contractual and corporate frameworks.
Responsables de la pratique:
Carolina Alves Mendes; Barbara Victoria Müller Marchezan
Autres avocats clés:
Rebeca Sales Baptista de Melo; Beatriz Andrade Valente
Les références
‘What makes the Tavares Novis firm unique is the rare combination of technical excellence, close client relationships, and a strategic vision focused on the client’s business. I found in the team coordinated by partner Bárbara Marchezan a true legal partner, possessing deep knowledge of corporate law, great agility in delivering results, and an approach that balances legal security with commercial pragmatism. The level of personalised service is one of Tavares Novis’s key differentiators.’
‘Bárbara Marchezan combines exceptional technical command with a rare ability to view the client’s context broadly and strategically. Her work goes far beyond traditional legal analysis — she understands the corporate, commercial, and operational impacts of decisions, offering clear, reliable guidance aligned with the business’s long-term objectives. What I value most in her approach is the combination of agility, precision, and empathy. She actively listens and maintains a very close presence with the client, alongside an admirable sense of responsibility.’
‘The firm Advocacia Tavares Novis has an extremely capable team to handle demands on the most diverse subjects, always meeting agreed-upon deadlines. Furthermore, I would like to highlight the continuous quality of the services provided. The legal opinions, assistance in drafting procedural documents, contract reviews, among other diverse services demonstrate the continuous commitment to client satisfaction.’
Principaux clients
Equipav Saneamento S.A.
Caldic (Quantiq Distribuidora Ltda)
Engepack Embalagens Da Amazônia Ltda
Bomix Indústria de Embalagens Ltda.
Coesa Construção e Montagens – Em recuperação judicial
Special Fruit Importação e Exportação Ltda
Horiens Consultoria e Corretora de Seguros Ltda.
Voqen Energia Ltda
Supply Brasil Comercio e Serviços Ltda
Fazag (Sociedade Educacional Zacarias de Góes LTDA)
Construtora Mega Realty Ltda
Amazon Industria, Comercio, Exportacao E Importacao
Fretadão Rental Ltda
Satto Agropecuária S.A
Labchecap – Laboratórios de Análises Clínicas Ltda.
Gravae Tecnologia Ltda.
Daten Tecnologia Ltda
Simple Nutri Ltda
Sociedad Anonima de Obras y Servicos Copasa do Brasil
Nefroclínicas
APS Comércio de Alimentos e Serviços Esportivos
ASPIL – Aspiração Industrial Ltda.
Belov Engenharia Ltda.
Boardtec do Brasil Ltda
Concessionária Bahia Norte S.A.
Curso Integral Ltda.
Fonte D’Vida Indústria e Comércio de Águas Minerais
Glenmark Farmaceutica Ltda
GVS Fruit Company Ltda.
Oxygea Ventures Ltda
Mastrotto do Brasil S.A.
MTM Serviços de Informática Ltda.
Nextia S.A
SBR Construção e Incorporação Ltda
Solutis Tecnologias Ltda.
Texas Corretora de Seguros
Transportadora Primeira do Nordeste Ltda
União Hospitalar São Francisco
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Ferbasa on the negotiation of an agreement for the acquisition of S10 diesel for the structure of seven plants owned by the clients.
- Advising Stryker do Brasil on its commercial agreements and on the review of its global policies.
- Advising Braskem S.A. on commercial agreement structures to enable the expansion of its logistics operations.
Freire, Gerbasi e Bittencourt Advogados
Freire, Gerbasi e Bittencourt Advogados centres its practice primarily on litigation, particularly advising clients within the banking sector. Founding partner Gustavo Gerbasi Gomes Dias , a corporate law specialist, handles credit recovery, corporate insolvencies and contractual matters. Fellow founder Eny Bittencourt specialises in procedural law.
Responsables de la pratique:
Gustavo Gerbasi Gomes Dias; Eny Bittencourt; Edson Bastos
Autres avocats clés:
Patrícia Trozzi
Les références
‘Service offered is comprehensive, from the quality of delivery in strategic demands to investments in technology/legal innovation (for data processing, technology, and optimisation of client demands).’
‘Patrícia Trozzi: clarity and promptness in information, very well-elaborated and careful analyses of the most diverse cases, and with exceptional quality in deliverables.’
‘Partner involvement at key moments for the client’s expected success, in addition to the excellent technical quality of the presented petitions and legal arguments developed with distinction.’
Pessoa & Pessoa
Pessoa & Pessoa is recognised for its strong capabilities in representing companies in labour litigation, including collective claims initiated by unions, class actions, and white-collar crime cases. The firm possesses significant expertise in managing both mass litigation and high-stakes judicial proceedings, acting for clients across the insurance, consumer goods, banking, e-commerce, and telecoms sectors. Roberto Pessoa specialises in labour law, demonstrating strength in contentious and non-contentious matters. Valton Doria Pessoa also focuses on employment matters, including individual and collective claims, compensation and benefits plans, and union negotiations.
Responsables de la pratique:
Roberto Pessoa
Autres avocats clés:
Valton Pessoa; Josaphat Marinho; Maria Carolina Miranda
Principaux clients
NESTLE
CONTINENTAL
ADIDAS
MOSAIC FERTILIZANTES
BAND
GRUPO FLEURY
MSC CRUZEIROS
CYRELA
VERACEL
Principaux dossiers
PPF Advocacia
PPF Advocacia is particularly experienced in tax consultancy and litigation, while also demonstrating strong capabilities across public law and transactional matters. The firm handles administrative and judicial tax proceedings, assists with tax recovery and tax-efficient structures, and works to remove tax-related restrictions for taxpayers. Active in numerous sectors, including real estate, infrastructure, energy, healthcare, retail, technology, and sports, the firm also assists with public bids and administrative contracts. Co-head Marcos Pires brings together expertise in real estate developments, corporate transactions, public bids and litigation. Fellow co-head Monya Pinheiro focuses on resolving tax issues through administrative and judicial proceedings and tax-efficient business structuring. Alberto Carvalho specialises in public law, advising on administrative and judicial litigation, public bids and administrative contracts.
Responsables de la pratique:
Marcos Pires; Monya Pinheiro
Autres avocats clés:
Rafael Fernandes
Les références
‘PPF Advocacia is committed to results. This makes us, the clients, admire and recognise the excellence of the firm even when the outcome is not what we expected.’
‘The members of the firm in general, especially the partners, are assertive. The search for innovation, for feedback, and the promotion of institutional events reflect the care and relevance that PPF prioritises for its clients. PPF clients do not think about changing their legal adviser. ’
‘Monya Pinheiro – extremely responsible, committed and technical in all matters. This is reflected in the results and triumphs in administrative and judicial discussions.’
Principaux clients
Londrina Esporte Clube – Sociedade Anônima de Futebol
Blue Bay Realty Empreendimentos S/A
Inpasa Agroindustrial S/A
Huggy Tecnologia da Informação LTDA
Origin Games LTDA
RGB Empreendimentos e Participações LTDA (Grupo Brennand)
Esporte Clube Bahia SAF
Leroy Merlin Companhia Brasileira de Bricolagem
Jive Asset Management
Consul Engenharia Ltda.
OR Empreendimentos Imobiliarios E Participações S.A.
Vestra Empreendimentos Imobiliários LTDA
SWC Brazil LTDA
My Door Serviços Imobiliários S/A
Tel Centro de Contatos LTDA
Qualidados Consultoria e Sistemas LTDA
Cubos Soluções em Tecnologia LTDA
Temis Projetos de Meio Ambiente e Sustentabilidade LTDA
Uniklog Logística LTDA
Atakai 25 Comercio De Alimentos LTDA.
H93 Empreendimento Logístico SPE LTDA
BR Online Indústria e Comércio LTDA (Brasileiríssima)
3P Energia LTDA.
Entel Comercio E Representações Ltda
Liga Bahiana Contra o Câncer
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Inpasa Agroindustrial via rapid, complex Bahia ICMS opinion, supporting the company’s R$1.3bn plant investment decision.
- Assisted Londrina Esporte Clube SAF with fiscal due diligence and debt regularisation, achieving over R$2.8m tax debt reduction.
- Advised and represented RGB/Brennand Logística in securing Bahia tax benefits (ITBI/ISS), generating estimated R$4m savings via administrative measures.
Siqueira Castro – Advogados
Siqueira Castro – Advogados is adept at handling tax and labour law mandates, demonstrating strength in both non-contentious and contentious matters. The firm supports clients across diverse sectors, including construction, oil and gas, steel, hotel, and tourism. The team is led by Fabiana Galdino, a social security and labour law specialist, and Marluzi Andrea Costa Barros, who excels in judicial and administrative procedures concerning tax issues.
Responsables de la pratique:
Fabiana Galdino; Marluzi Andrea Costa Barros
Autres avocats clés:
Bruna Valéria Jatczak
Les références
‘Competence and professionalism of its associated lawyers, in all sectors, with real-time monitoring of all processes and timely communication with the client.’
‘This law firm is recognised as a model of excellence in the national legal market, standing out for its unwavering commitment to meeting the needs of its clients with precision, efficiency and empathy. Personalised customer service is one of the pillars of the firm’s success, ensuring that each case is treated with due dedication and care. The firm’s differential lies in the exceptional quality of the service provided by its highly qualified and experienced team.’
‘The firm is widely recognised for its technical quality and excellence in client service, which is the result of the commitment and competence of its partners.’
Principaux clients
White Martins Gases Industriais Ltda.
Paranapanema S/A
Hydra Corona Sistemas de Aquecimento de Água
Brasturinvest Investimentos Turísticos S/A
Kordsa Barsil
Cia. de Ferro Ligas da Bahia – FERBASA
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – PETROBRAS
CCR
Grupo Inbetta
Principaux dossiers
- Advised White Martins Gases Industries do Nordeste Ltda. on a compliance action due to the decision handed down by TST regarding a clause added to 1989’s Collective Convention, which guarantees workers an annual salary adjustment based on Consumer Price Index (CPI).
- Advised Cia. de Ferros da Bahia on a state tax litigation claim that dates to a conflict regarding the interpretation of the ICMS tax legislation on the reduction of the calculation base in energy purchase operations by industries.