Singled out for the technical quality of its professionals and partner-level involvement in cases, Bermudes Advogados remains at the forefront of the Brazilian dispute resolution market. The litigation team is ‘prepared to handle a wide variety of matters‘, ranging from proceedings before administrative bodies and regulatory agencies to high-stakes cases before the superior courts. Recognised for its track record in high-profile corporate, commercial and civil disputes, the group is also well positioned to advise on bankruptcy, energy and insurance-related cases. In addition, the practice has been increasingly engaged in Direct Actions of Unconstitutionality regarding federal, state and municipal laws in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis. A reference in the national market, Sergio Bermudes enjoys a strong reputation in this space thanks to his frequent involvement in cutting-edge cases. He jointly heads the practice with Marcio Vieira Souto Costa Ferreira and Fabiano Robalinho Cavalcanti, both of whom stand out for their longstanding experience in corporate litigation. The team, which is primarily based in Rio de Janeiro, also includes Guilherme Valdetaro Mathias, a key contact for insurance, power and real estate clients; Ricardo Loretti Henrici, who is particularly active in judicial restructurings in the energy and natural resources sectors; the highly regarded Caetano Berenguer; Rafaela Fucci, who specialises in insurance disputes; and Fernando Novis. Rodrigo Tannuri is no longer at the firm.
Dispute Resolution: Litigation in Brazil
Bermudes Advogados
Responsables de la pratique:
Sergio Bermudes; Marcio Vieira Souto Costa Ferreira; Fabiano Robalinho
Les références
‘Excellent service provided. The technical quality of the professionals and strategic capacity for structuring defences in litigation make the firm stand out.’
‘They handle complex matters, and deliver intelligent and strategic solutions to the client.’
‘I recommend Marcio Vieira Souto Costa and Guilherme Valdetaro.’
Principaux clients
Vale
Furnas Centrais Elétricas
Cnseg/Fenasaude/Fenaprevi
Bradesco Seguros
Votorantim Cimentos
Oi Telefonia
Rappi
CPFL Energia
Piemonte Holding
Citibank
Coca-Cola Femsa Brasil
IRB Brasil Re
BNY Mellon
Strata Capital
Principaux dossiers
- Defending Vale in several major matters, including the tailings dam collapses in Mariana in 2015 and Brumadinho in 2019.
- Represents Chubb Seguros in a dispute against Anglo Ferrous Brazil and Anglo Ferrous Amapá Mineração, in which the companies contest Chubb’s denial of insurance regarding a major disaster in Brazil’s Porto de Santana.
- Acts for Libra Terminal Santos in two lawsuits regarding the annulment of arbitral awards rendered against the client in favour of União and Santos Port Authority.
Ferro, Castro Neves, Daltro & Gomide Advogados
Offering representation in the full array of civil, corporate and administrative disputes, Ferro, Castro Neves, Daltro & Gomide Advogados is consistently engaged by market-leading clients in the most high-profile cases in Brazil. The experienced group of litigators – many of whom possess international backgrounds – is regularly turned to by an impressive roster of international and domestic clients across a range of sectors, including financial services, construction, transport and infrastructure. Showcasing a wealth of experience in civil, corporate and construction litigation, Marcelo Ferro excels in both domestic and cross-border mandates. He oversees the practice with José Roberto de Castro Neves, who regularly advises high-profile clients on contentious matters involving commercial, administrative and contractual issues, as well as inheritance law and consumer rights. Another key practitioner in Rio de Janeiro, Gustavo Birenbaum is well versed in judicial and administrative proceedings. Based in São Paulo, Julia Grabowsky Basto Fleichman maintains a broad litigation and arbitration practice covering contractual, corporate and civil disputes.
Responsables de la pratique:
Marcelo Ferro; Jose Roberto de Castro Neves
Les références
‘Highly qualified team, with experience and recognition of standards due to the extensive handling of cases in the market, highly respected by all other stakeholders.’
‘Antonio Pedro Souza stood out for his depth of analysis, creativity in thinking about different approaches to the case, and clear understanding of our tangible and intangible objectives.’
Principaux clients
Soares Penido
Eneva
Cosan
BTG Pactual
Banco Genial
Heineken
Andrade Gutierrez
Ambev
Volkswagen
Sapura Navegação Marítima
MultiRio Operações Portuárias
EQUINOR Brasil ENERGIA
Whirlpool
ALLSEAS
Swedish Development Bank
Johnson & Johnson
Nolve Devolpments
Principaux dossiers
- Acting for Volkswagen do Brasil in a class action filed by ABRADECONT (Association for the Defense of Consumers) before the first Commercial Court of Rio de Janeiro.
- Acts as co-counsel to the Ad Hoc group of creditors in Samarco’s judicial recovery and related lawsuits.
- Represented CA Investment in a lawsuit filed by J&F requesting the annulment of the partial award, and all other acts practised in the arbitration that discussed J&F’s default on its contractual obligations and refusal to hand over control of Eldorado Brasil Celulose.
Mattos Filho
Primarily based in São Paulo, Mattos Filho fields a ‘leading litigation team in Brazil’, which receives particular praise for its strength in high-profile corporate and shareholder disputes. Some of the most prominent domestic and foreign companies seek the department’s representation in high-stakes litigation involving environmental, antitrust, public and administrative law and regulatory issues. A key contributor to the firm’s pro bono practice, the team continues to act for several clients in immigration, minority rights and Covid-19-related litigation. The well regarded Eduardo Damião Gonçalves, whose expertise covers litigation and arbitration, is well versed in domestic and cross-border cases. With over 30 years’ experience in dispute resolution, Flavio Pereira Lima is noted for the resolution of conflicts in the banking, telecoms, insurance and energy spaces. Bankruptcy-related disputes, as well as contentious matters involving clients from the financial sector, are among Alex Hatanaka‘s core areas of activity, while Fabio Teixeira Ozi stands out for his understanding of the agribusiness and automotive industries. Clients rate Arthur Gonzalez Cronenberger Parente‘s capabilities in shareholder, corporate and post-M&A disputes. Based in Rio de Janeiro, André Chateaubriand Martins is singled out for his experience before the Superior Court of Justice, while Marici Giannico in Brasília takes the lead in appellate litigation before the Supreme Court. Nicole Moreira De Barros Reis, who focuses on public law and technology-related matters; Thais Arza Monteiro, a name to note for insurance and IP disputes; and Isabela Siqueira, who is recommended for class actions, are other key contacts in São Paulo. Siqueira, João Vicente Pereira de Assis and Stefano Motta were welcomed to the partnership in April 2022. Marina da Cunha Ruggero Lopez stands out at the associate level.
Les références
‘Super competent team with excellent technical capabilities and experience. They seek to understand the client’s problem to propose the best legal strategy.’
‘Fernando Dantas – very experienced and qualified; great strategic thinking.’
‘Partners and lawyers in general with outstanding technical knowledge and presence in court.’
Principaux clients
Google Internet Brasil
Philip Morris Brasil Indústria e Comércio
Philip Morris Brasil
BHP Billiton
C.A. de Oliveira Andrade Comércio, Importação e Exportação
CAOA Montadora de Veículos
CAOA Patrimonial
Hyundai CAOA do Brasil Ltda.
CAOA Family Participações
CAOA International Limited
CAOA International Corporation (CAOA Group)
Supervia Concessionária de Transporte Ferroviário
Tecumseh do Brasil
Petróleo Sabbá
Banco ABC Brasil
Bayer
Monsanto do Brasil
Du Pont do Brasil
Dow Agrosciences Industrial
Syngenta Seeds
Cooperativa de Crédito Credicitrus
Banco Bradesco
The Carlyle Group
Citibank Group
Principaux dossiers
- Represents BHP Billiton in several strategic cases related to the collapse of the Fundão mine tailings dam in Mariana, operated by Samarco, a joint venture between BHP and Vale.
- Represents Concessionária Aeroporto Rio de Janeiro, operator of the international airport of Rio de Janeiro, in a writ of mandamus filed against Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil – ANAC, with the Federal Court of Distrito Federal.
- Acts for Philip Morris Brasil in a case filed by the federal government seeking reimbursement of healthcare costs associated with tobacco-related diseases against the major tobacco companies in Brazil.
Pinheiro Neto Advogados
At Pinheiro Neto Advogados, the litigation practice is skilled in handling high-profile commercial and civil cases with national and international significance. The firm, which attracts instructions from domestic and foreign clients operating in a variety of industries, is frequently seen acting in the most sensitive and complex disputes in the market. Celso Cintra Mori – a leading figure in the dispute resolution space – is seasoned in civil, commercial and administrative litigation, which are also notable areas of practice for Gilberto Giusti. Giusti, who is a key contact for corporate, securities and construction disputes, is trusted by many clients operating in highly regulated industries, including energy and telecoms. With over four decades’ experience in corporate, commercial and securities cases, Rodrigo Carneiro is experienced in cross-border mandates. Other notable practitioners include Diogenes Mendes Gonçalves Neto; Brasília-based partner Vicente Coelho Araujo, who excels in appellate litigation before the Brazilian superior courts; civil and commercial litigator Luis Claudio Furtado Faria, who is regularly sought out by energy, shipping and financial services clients; and Eider Avelino Silva, who focuses on both judicial and arbitral proceedings. Senior associate Gianvito Ardito has played a key role in high-profile lawsuits, most notably class actions.
Principaux clients
Codavo Serviços de Administração de Bens e Participações
Dimensa
Trafigura do Brasil Importação, Exportação e Comércio
Gran Coffee Comércio Locação e Serviços
Mimaki Brasil Comércio e Importação
Guindastes Tatuapé
Pangu Fundo de Investimentos Em Direitos Creditórios Multissetorial Não Padronizados
Tulum Administração e Participações (Grupo Keiper)
Gold Energia
Albieri e Associados Consultoria Empresarial
HIG Capital
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Codavo Serviços de Administração de Bens e Participações in three lawsuits against Kalkil and Tritel involving the management of Tel Brasil.
- Acting for the minority shareholders of Delta Energia Investimentos e Participações in several lawsuits involving the clients’ rights as managers and quota holders of the company.
- Represented Campari do Brasil in a lawsuit filed by Distillerie Stock do Brasil, a former distributor of Campari’s products in Brazil, involving the termination of a distribution agreement.
BMA Advogados
Rated for its experience in complex corporate disputes, BMA Advogados‘s dispute resolution group is a go-to choice for blue-chip companies operating in a variety of industries, including retail, engineering, energy, tech, banking and real estate. Combining experience in civil, commercial and administrative disputes, the practice is able to ‘delve into the issues related to the lawsuits in a multidisciplinary manner‘ thanks to the firm’s full-service offering. In São Paulo, Felipe Evaristo dos Santos Galea is counsel of choice for several investment funds and multinationals from the worlds of entertainment, real estate and agribusiness, while André Abbud is regularly retained by financial, energy and insurance clients in relation to corporate, infrastructure and contractual disputes. Based in Rio de Janeiro, Pedro Costa – a ‘meticulous‘ and ‘competent‘ litigator – and Mario Gelli specialise in cases involving business law and succession issues; these are also core areas of activity for Iara Santos Conrado Costa Ferreira. The ‘very diligent‘ Rafael da Rocha Castilho is another key practitioner in civil and corporate litigation. Associate Matheus Rodrigues Barcelos offers key support in judicial proceedings involving construction and corporate law.
Responsables de la pratique:
Felipe Evaristo dos Santos Galea; Pedro Oliveira da Costa
Les références
‘The firm has a multidisciplinary team, and a group dedicated to corporate litigation. This brings security to the client, who is certain that the issues have been studied and explored on their various fronts.’
‘Rafael Castilho and Pedro Costa are personally involved in the cases, bringing expertise and solid knowledge.’
‘BMA has a very strict selection process, which translates into the hiring of very competent lawyers. They delve into the issues related to the lawsuits in a multidisciplinary manner, ensuring a broader view of the cases they handle.’
Principaux clients
Airbnb Serviços Digitais
Amazon Serviços de Varejo do Brasil
BHP Billiton Brasil
Braskem
BHG Brazil Hospitality Group
Carrefour Comércio e Indústria
Galvão Engenharia
Instituto Nacional de Amparo à Pesquisa, Tecnologia e Inovação na Gestão Pública – INTS
JMS Participações Ltda
Mahle Metal Leve
Netflix Entretenimento do Brasil
OutSystems – Software em Rede
Samsung Electronics Company
Samsung Semiconductor
Sega Corporation
Sempre Agtech
Sul América Capitalização – SULACAP
Turvinho Participações (Grendene Group)
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Agenus in an action filed by Recepta Biopharma before the Civil Court of the Central Court District of São Paulo involving alleged breaches of an agreement.
- Assists Airbnb in litigation before the Brazilian Superior Court of Justice related to limitations on rights of property that may affect Airbnb’s business model and its activities in Brazil.
- Represents Amazon in a patent infringement lawsuit brought by DivX before the Rio de Janeiro State Court.
Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados
Standing out for its strong track record in bet-the-company cases, Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados is ‘a reference‘ in the litigation market given its notable credentials in complex proceedings at all judicial and administrative levels. Recent highlights have seen the group advising on high-value disputes in the mining, technology, pharmaceutical, banking, aviation and automotive sectors. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of the department, which is under the leadership of duo Eliane Cristina Carvalho and Gláucia Mara Coelho: Carvalho particularly excels in the resolution of civil disputes, and Coelho is proficient in both judicial and administrative litigation, including strategic disputes, class actions, consumer law and product liability cases. Technology and digital law are key specialisms for Eduardo Perazza De Medeiros, while the recently promoted Marcos Costa has in-depth knowledge of the aviation, telecoms, banking and retail sectors. Vinicius Pereira, who recently joined from Campos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA Piper, ‘has a great presence in the courts‘, and is skilled in civil, contractual, corporate and construction claims. Associate Débora Chaves Martines Fernandes defends domestic and foreign clients from the banking, chemicals, energy, life sciences and retail segments in an array of disputes.
Responsables de la pratique:
Eliane Cristina Carvalho; Gláucia Mara Coelho
Les références
‘Machado Meyer is certainly one of the top three law firms in Brazil, a reference and leader in all areas of law. It is a firm that is concerned with having the best professionals in the market. It is no coincidence that several professionals who are references in the market are at Machado Meyer. In addition, the firm has a well-known inclusion and diversity policy, which is yet another differentiating factor in relation to the competition. An example of this occurs in the litigation area, which is led by two female partners, Gláucia Coelho and Eliane Cristina Carvalho.’
‘In the area of litigation and arbitration, partners Vinicius Pereira and Gláucia Mara Coelho are outstanding and always our first hiring options. Vinicius Pereira has a great presence in the Courts and his manifestations are always assertive and convincing. He’s the type of lawyer you like to have on your side in a lawsuit. Gláucia Coelho is extremely technical and didactic, in addition to being a great definer of strategies. Both Gláucia and Vinicius enjoy a good reputation with peers and magistrates, which gives them greater respectability.’
Principaux clients
Canopus Engenharia
Odata Brasil
MASA Comércio e Serviços de Terraplenagem
Starboard Restructuring Partners
Mag Sac Embalagens
Grupo Alliar
Banco Bradesco
Fertilizantes Heringer
Siemens Healthnieers
Ultragaz
Mitsui & Co (Brasil)
Vale
Química Amparo
Gemini Energia
Rumo
Usinas Siderúrgicas de Minas Gerais – Usiminas
Rio de Janeiro Refrescos
Hospital Care
Cia Importadora e Exportadora Coimex
Lojas Quero-Quero
Principaux dossiers
- Assisting Quero-Quero Group in a lawsuit filed by one of its former shareholders seeking a multimillion payment due to alleged harm he suffered when he sold his shares.
- Acting for Usinas Siderúrgicas de Minas Gerais (Usiminas) in two class actions regarding contractual changes to the supplementary health system provided by the client to its employees and former employees.
- Defending Cia Importadora e Exportadora Coimex in a collection lawsuit involving the enforceability of exchange contracts signed by the client.
TozziniFreire Advogados
TozziniFreire Advogados acts for a diverse roster of high-profile clients in a broad spectrum of matters, ranging from proceedings before regulatory bodies to competition, corporate and public law judicial cases. Blue-chip multinationals and domestic entities operating in a range of sectors – from the worlds of energy and technology to construction and agribusiness – routinely seek the team’s assistance in strategic litigation. Leading both the arbitration and litigation groups, Fernando Eduardo Serec is recognised for his vast experience before the main Brazilian courts; he is a key contact for construction, energy, transport and life sciences clients. Fellow practice co-head Luíz Virgílio Pimenta Penteado Manente has notable strength in consumer law cases and commercial disputes in the telecoms space. Claims arising from M&A, distribution and agency agreements are among Mônica Mendonça Costa‘s areas of expertise. Elias Marques de Medeiros Neto‘s wide-ranging workload encompasses litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution. Other notable practitioners include Flávia Cristina Moreira de Campos Andrade, who is proficient in judicial reorganisations; Patricia Helena Marta Martins, an expert in technology and consumer law mandates; and Isabela Braga Pompilio, who acts in complex cases before the superior courts and oversees the Brasília office. Co-head of the German desk, Carolina Matthes Dotto is highly engaged in civil and corporate disputes; she was promoted to partner in January 2022.
Responsables de la pratique:
Fernando Serec; Luiz Virgilio Pimenta Penteado Manente
Principaux clients
Mitsui Gás
CSN Cimentos Brasil
Holcim Group Services
Caterpillar
TAG – Transportadora Associada de Gás
Coteminas
Raízen
Banco Societe Generale do Brasil
SKF
Burger King
Mercado Pago
Zilor
Meta (Facebook/Instagram)
Claro
Ford Motor Company Brasil
BMW do Brasil
Oracle do Brasil Sistemas
Colgate-Palmolive
Doosan Infracore South America Industria e Comércio de Máquinas de Construção
CCEE – Câmara de Comercialização de Energia Elétrica
White Martins Gases Industriais
Decolar Ltda.
MWM – Tupi do Brasil
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Mitsui Gás in an improbity lawsuit filed by the public prosecutor and a damages claim filed by the state of Santa Catarina against minority shareholders involving corporate transactions related to SCGás.
- Assisting LafargeHolcim in a public civil action filed by the federal prosecutor of São Paulo against the client and other companies and individuals condemned by the antitrust authority for alleged participation in a cartel.
- Representing TAG in an annulment action filed by China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation against an arbitral award rendered in London under the auspices of the London Court of International Arbitration.
Cescon Barrieu
Standing out for its national footprint, Cescon Barrieu is a popular destination for investment funds, public companies, financial institutions and entrepreneurs seeking guidance and representation in high-profile proceedings. Corporate, post-closing M&A and contractual lawsuits are core areas of strength for the group, which has been increasingly active in cases involving succession law, cartels and anti-competitive practices. Renowned litigator Carlos David Albuquerque Braga in São Paulo often acts in complex corporate disputes. Other practitioners in São Paulo include Mauricio Fabbri, who has handled several strategic claims in the digital law space; class actions and public law litigation specialist Edison Freitas; and senior associate Rafael Bertão, who focuses on corporate disputes. Salvador-based partner Gabriel Seijo Leal de Figueiredo is the name to note for proceedings arising out of contractual agreements and M&A. Luiz Nardy in Belo Horizonte possesses in-depth knowledge of mining and environmental contentious matters, and Cinthia de Lamare is a key contact in the Rio de Janeiro office for judicial reorganisations. The team was reinforced in August 2023 by the addition of dispute resolution specialists Mariana Capela Lombardi Moreto and Paulo Macedo Garcia Neto from MAMG Advogados. Since publication, Helena Abdo has left the firm.
Responsables de la pratique:
Carlos David Albuquerque Braga; Gabriel Seijo Leal de Figueiredo; Luiz Nardy; Maurício Fabbri; Cinthia de Lamare; Edison Freitas
Principaux clients
SMTC Participações
JEA Participações (Marquise Group)
Smartfit Group
Vale
Nexa Recursos Minerais
RHI Magnesita
Banco Mercantil
Norskan Offshore
DOF Navegação
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Vale in several matters regarding its largest mining operation in the state of Minas Gerais.
- Acted for Nexa in a public civil action regarding gold mining operations in Juína, Mato Grosso.
- Represents companies of the Smartfit Group in several lawsuits against local partners regarding administration and the inauguration of new gyms in the Federal District of Brazil.
Lefosse Advogados
Market-leading corporates turn to the dispute resolution team at Lefosse Advogados for its capabilities in big-ticket litigation, encompassing both domestic and cross-border matters. The group is particularly noted for its ‘extensive expertise‘ in corporate, commercial and contractual disputes, and is also well positioned to advise on major class actions and administrative proceedings. Pedro Maciel is a seasoned litigator, and is routinely instructed by clients from the banking, construction, energy and TMT sectors. Raphael Nehin Corrêa handles a mix of commercial, corporate, civil and financial disputes, and is singled out for his track record in judicial restructurings. The highly recommended Diogo Ciuffo Carneiro has the ‘ability to propose innovative solutions‘ in the context of regulatory and business-critical disputes. Key players from the paper and pulp, energy, construction and retail spaces seek Julio Neves‘ assistance in investment and public law-related cases; Neves joined from TozziniFreire Advogados in March 2022. Other core team members include Bernardo Pires, who was welcomed to the partnership in April 2022, and Deborah Nery. Pedro Salarini left the firm in December 2023.
Responsables de la pratique:
Pedro Soares Maciel
Les références
‘Multidisciplinary team that has extensive expertise, excellent knowledge of the client and their needs, and is able to predict trends and outcomes. The litigation team – Diogo Ciuffo – has an unmatched capacity to define procedural strategy.’
‘Diogo Ciuffo meets the clients’ demands in an integral manner, and has the ability to propose innovative solutions.’
‘In-depth knowledge of the client’s activities, with a sense of urgency in acting and excellent advice.’
Principaux clients
Ford Motor Company Brasil
Lesaffre do Brasil Produtos Alimentícios
Suzano
Organon Farmacêutica
Sindicato Nacional da Indústria do Cimento – SNIC
GLPA
Elfa Medicamentos
Magazine Luiza
Construtora Alya
Mantiq Investimentos
ACSA – Airport Company of South Africa
Walmart Brasil
Merck Sharp & Dohme Farmacêutica
Braskem
Procter & Gamble Industrial e Comercial
China Construction Bank
BTG Pactual Serviços Financeiros
Areva Renewables Brasil
BR Ambiental Fundo de Investimento em Participações Multiestratégia
Brookfield Brasil Asset Management Investimentos
Brookfield Brazil Agriland Fundo de Investimento em Participações Multiestratégia
Midas Financial Holding (Brasil)
Cruzeiro do Sul Educational
Tenco Shopping Centers
Syngenta Proteção de Cultivos
New Island Capital Management
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Construtora Alya in an account rendering lawsuit filed by Gisa Investimentos.
- Defending Ford in a class action filed by the Bar Association of the State of Bahia alleging that the decision to shut down the Camaçari factory caused social and collective moral damages, and created a competition imbalance in the industry.
- Representing Suzano in a class action under which the Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office claims that the client’s property title over 2,5708.86 acres of land is null and void for violation of in rem rights held by the Quilombolas under the Brazilian Constitution.
Mannheimer, Perez E Lyra Advogados
Mannheimer, Perez E Lyra Advogados ‘provides an excellent service in the area of strategic litigation‘, including in proceedings before the higher courts. The team is well placed to guide international clients through complex litigation matters in Brazil, and to act for domestic entities in an array of claims, ranging from major contractual disputes to M&A, shareholder and other corporate law cases. Co-head Sergio Mannheimer, who combines extensive experience in litigation and arbitration, has played a key role in several big-ticket corporate and insurance disputes in Brazil. He sits in the Rio de Janeiro office and jointly coordinates the dispute resolution team alongside São Paulo-based partner Tomaz Tavares de Lyra, who is recommended for his ‘excellent technical and strategic knowledge‘. Fernanda Aviz, whose experience covers civil and corporate cases in Rio de Janeiro and before the superior courts in Brasília, is another key individual.
Responsables de la pratique:
Sergio Mannheimer; Tomaz Tavares de Lyra
Les références
‘Mannheimer, Perez e Lyra Advogados provides an excellent service in the area of strategic litigation. Their knowledge of the Judiciary’s “intangibles” (e.g., what the judge thinks, how the court’s chambers usually act, etc.) has become an essential asset in the handling of major disputes. The firm provides exceptional services, both technically and from a strategic standpoint.’
‘Tomaz Lyra has excellent technical and strategic knowledge. He is very hands-on; he not only drafts the necessary pleadings, but also follows the development of the case on a daily basis. This daily monitoring is, without a doubt, a differential that places him among the most competent lawyers in the country.’
Principaux clients
Pirelli
Construtora Queiroz Galvão (currently called Alya Construtora)
Mapfre Seguros
Nuclebrás Equipamentos Pesados – NUCLEP
Enel X
CTEEP – Companhia de Transmissão de Energia Elétrica Paulista
Fundação dos Economiários Federais – FUNCEF
State Grid
Ancar Ivanhoe
João Fortes Engenharia
White Martins
FM Global
G4S Vanguarda Segurança e Vigilância
ERB – Energias Renováveis do Brasil
BTG Pactual
TOTVS
BRZ Investimentos
Hyatt do Brasil
Caixa Econômica Federal
Caixapar
Generali
AEG Administradora de Estádios
Jive Investments
Construtora Calper
Swire Pacific
ATG Americas Trading Group
Banco Modal
R2C Invest
Regina Festas
ATG Americas Trading Group
Swile do Brasil
Mottu
Soltec
Atem Distribuidora de Petróleo
Principaux dossiers
- Represents IMCOPA in a tortious interference lawsuit filed against Bunge involving a sublease agreement.
- Acts for White Martins in lawsuits involving the supply of gases that are necessary for the production of iron ore by one of Rio de Janeiro’s largest steel plants.
- Represents CTEEP in a dispute referring to the responsibility over a debt before Eletrobrás estimated at R$1.7bn.
Souto Correa Advogados
The ‘experienced and highly dedicated team‘ at Souto Correa Advogados is noted for providing ‘innovative solutions to complex and multidisciplinary disputes‘. The firm, which is headquartered in Porto Alegre, represents clients from the public and private sectors in mandates concerning consumer law, public concessions, civil liability as well as environmental, construction, corporate and contractual disputes. Class actions are a strong point for the department, which is equipped to act for defendant companies and industry associations as plaintiffs. The team is under the joint leadership of two partners: current CEO Guilherme Amaral in Porto Alegre and civil litigator Ricardo Quass Duarte in São Paulo. Names to note in the Porto Alegre office also include Roberta Feiten and associate Julia Klarmann, both of whom excel in consumer claims; Otávio Augusto Dal Molin Domit; Diogo Squeff Fries, who often acts in public civil actions; and associate Rafael Sirangelo de Abreu, who specialises in administrative litigation in the energy sector. Marcelo Gandelman is no longer at the firm.
Responsables de la pratique:
Guilherme Rizzo Amaral; Ricardo Quass Duarte
Les références
‘Souto Correa offers a legal service of rare quality, with an experienced and highly dedicated team, prepared to deliver innovative solutions to complex and multidisciplinary disputes.’
‘The firm stands out for having an excellent team in all areas of practice.’
Principaux clients
Microsoft Corporation
Man Energy Solutions SE
Man Energy Solutions Brasil Equipamentos e Serviços LTDA
Lorentzen Empreendimentos
Samsung Eletrônica da Amazônia
Natura Cosméticos
Eletropaulo
LATAM Airlines Brasil
CPFL Energia
Monte Bravo Agente Autônomo de Investimentos
Lenovo Tecnologia Brasil
Banco Agibank
Principaux dossiers
- Represents Man Energy BR in an action of recourse, seeking reimbursement of the multimillion insurance indemnity paid to Centrais Elétricas da Paraíba due to the automatic shutdown of a component of one of the Man Energy SE – STX engines at UTE Termonordeste.
- Acts for ABINEE in a Direct Action for Unconstitutionality before the State Court of Rio de Janeiro, regarding several provisions of the Municipal Consumer Defense Code of Rio de Janeiro (CDC-RJ).
- Represented LATAM in a class action filed by The Brazilian Association for Consumers Defense – PROTESTE, that resulted in the recognition by the Superior Court of Justice that the fidelity programme is a beneficial and free contract.
Trench Rossi Watanabe
Trench Rossi Watanabe houses a ‘top-notch litigation team‘, which is regularly retained by companies, financial institutions and associations in a variety of judicial proceedings. A ‘go-to‘ for complex cases, the group is adept at assisting leading players in corporate, commercial, civil, administrative and regulatory disputes. Rated by clients as ‘one of the best national litigation strategists‘, Marcio Polto maintains a broad practice focused on litigation and arbitration. He oversees the practice out of São Paulo alongside commercial and civil litigator Gledson Marques De Campos, who is singled out for his depth of experience in bankruptcy and insolvency-related matters, and Rio de Janeiro-based partner Andrea Brick, who regularly assists telecoms, mining, and oil and gas companies in environmental class actions, consumer claims and IP litigation. Giuliana Schunck, who works on a range of contentious matters, including judicial recoveries, family law and contractual lawsuits, and Tiago Zapater, whose expertise covers environmental litigation, product liability and class actions, are other notable practitioners in São Paulo.
Responsables de la pratique:
Marcio Polto; Gledson Marques de Campos; Andrea Brick
Les références
‘Accuracy and promptness.’
‘Andrea Brick stands out.’
‘Top-notch litigation team! Go-to for complex disputes.’
Principaux clients
New Energies Solucoes em Energia
Wells fargo
Maremonti
NovaAgri Infra-Estrutura de Armazenagem e Escoamento Agrícola
Subway
Tempore Engenharia
Triscorp Ativos Florestais – Fundo de Investimento em Participações
Votorantin Energia
Astellas
Cielo
Cinemark Brasil
Ingresso.com
Ipiranga
Liebherr
MDR (Maremonti)
Nestlé
Braskem
PepsiCo
Associação Brasileira de Descartáveis (ABRADE)
Instituto Socioambiental dos Plásticos (Plastivida)
Petrobras
Shell
Petrogal
Petros – Fundação Petrobrás de Seguridade Social
Seagate
Shell
Toyota Brasil
Votorantim Holding
Vale
Trouw Nutrition Brasil Nutrição Animal
Saipem do Brasil
Vibra Energia
Principaux dossiers
- Acting for Trouw Nutrition Brasil Nutrição Animal in a lawsuit filed by Agroexport Trading e Agronegócios seeking compensation for pecuniary and moral damages.
- Represents LIEBHERR in an indemnification lawsuit filed by Brazil Marítima before the São Luís-MA District Court.
- Represented Petrobras, Shell and Petrogal in a lawsuit filed by ANP – Agência Nacional do Petróleo, Gás Natural e Biocombustíveis seeking a preliminary injunction to stay and a final injunction to prohibit the continuation of an arbitration proceeding initiated by the clients.
Veirano Advogados
Covering civil, corporate, commercial and consumer matters, Veirano Advogados‘ dispute resolution team is seen with great regularity acting for longstanding and new clients across the banking, life sciences, energy, logistics and mining industries, among others. Singled out for its technical knowledge and availability, the litigation group is under the joint leadership of Ricardo Gama, a Rio de Janeiro-based practitioner with a wealth of experience in domestic and cross-border proceedings, and Mateus Carreteiro in São Paulo, who has the ‘capacity to act strategically and decisively in disputes of the most varied matters‘. With over 30 years’ experience in this space, Luiz Guilherme Migliora is a senior figure in the Rio de Janeiro office, where Lívia Miné is the name to note for contractual litigation, product liability and environmental claims, and Guilherme D’Aguiar stands out at the associate level. Diego Capistrano joined from BMA Advogados in April 2022, bringing to the team considerable experience in bankruptcy and restructuring cases.
Responsables de la pratique:
Ricardo Gama; Mateus Aimoré Carreteiro
Les références
‘Veirano has a differentiated multidisciplinary team with leaders, especially in dispute resolution, concerned and engaged in offering services of the highest technical quality and with the agility expected by clients.’
‘Mateus Carreteiro demonstrates technical knowledge far above the market average and capacity to act strategically and decisively in disputes of the most varied matters. Engaged and participative, he adds value at every stage of the process and masterfully leads a team of brilliantly trained and capable lawyers.’
‘Technical knowledge, experience and availability to serve the client are the main differentials of the litigation area of Veirano Advogados.’
Principaux clients
VCT Brasil Importação e Exportação
99 Tecnologia
Accenture do Brasil
Phillip Morris Brasil Industria e Comercio
Pepsico do Brasil
Belo Monte Transmissora de Energia SPE
Mineração Aurizona
Banco Genial
Royal Canin do Brasil Indústria e Comércio
Align Technology do Brasil
Associação Brasileira da Igreja de Jesus Cristo dos Santos dos Últimos Dias
Omni Taxi Aéreo
Kawasaki Heavy Industries
Porto do Açu Operações
Tim
Hitachi Rail STS
Águia Fertilizantes
Subsea 7 Marine LIC
Shell Brasil Petróleo
Suzano Papel e Celulose
Portocel – Specialized Terminal Barra do Riacho
Johnson & Johnson do Brasil Industria e Comercio de Produtos Para Saude
Principaux dossiers
- Representing 99 Tecnologia in a class action filed by the Public Defenders of the State of Rio Grande do Sul, which questions the requisites established by 99 to grant financial aid to its partner drivers during the pandemic.
- Acting for Phillip Morris in a lawsuit seeking compensation for the commercialisation of a product with a high probability of becoming addictive to the consumer and leading to death.
- Acting for Belo Monte Transmissora de Energia in a lawsuit filed by Anglo American involving the construction of a power transmission line in an area in which Anglo American has mining rights.
Wald, Antunes, Vita e Blattner Advogados
Entirely devoted to dispute resolution, Wald, Antunes, Vita e Blattner Advogados possesses the ‘ability to handle highly complex cases‘ heard before judicial courts and administrative bodies. With strong credentials in prominent superior court proceedings, the team is well versed in advising on civil, commercial, corporate, banking and infrastructure-related lawsuits. Founding partner Arnoldo Wald, Alexandre de Mendonça Wald, who specialises in disputes involving corporate law and concessions, and Arnoldo Wald Filho, who is well regarded for his ‘ability to resolve hurdles and settle disputes‘ in an array of sectors, are some of the main points of contact in the team. Mariana Tavares Antunes ‘stands out for her organisation and execution skills‘. Consumer and competition litigation are among Brasília-based partner Marcus Vinícius Vita Ferreira‘s areas of expertise, while ‘technical lawyer‘ Eduardo Cezar Chad and Bernardo Cavalcanti Freire are proficient in bankruptcy and restructuring cases. Riccardo Giuliano Figueira Torre, Adriana Campos Conrado Zamponi in Rio de Janeiro, and the recently promoted Clarissa Marcondes Macéa are also active in litigation.
Responsables de la pratique:
Arnoldo Wald; Alexandre de Mendonça Wald; Arnoldo Wald Filho; Mariana Tavares Antunes; Marcus Vinicius Vita Ferreira; Bernardo Cavalcanti Freire; Eduardo Cezar Chad; Riccardo Giuliano Figueira Torre; Adriana Conrado Zamponi; Clarissa Marcondes Macéa; Marina Gaensly Blattner
Les références
‘High capacity to transform business discussions into few-page documents that can be understood by judges and their assistants, without losing logic and rationale.’
‘The firm has the ability to handle highly complex cases, dealing pragmatically with legally sophisticated issues. The senior team is very involved and maintains management of each case very proactively, always anticipating movements. The procedural strategy is a detail that distinguishes this firm from others.’
‘Arnoldo Wald Filho has an ability to resolve hurdles and settle disputes, through negotiation or the right procedural strategy to find moments of dialogue. A litigation lawyer who is always looking for solutions for his clients.’
Principaux clients
Confederação Nacional dos Pescadores e Aquicultores – CNPA
Companhia Docas do Estado de São Paulo – CODESP
Grupo Farmabrasil
Votorantim Cimentos
Votorantim Energia
Brookfield
CESP – Companhia Energética De São Paulo
VR Vales
Grupo NC
Tegra Incorporadora
Banco Safra
Banco BMG
Banrisul
Alupar Energia
Ancar
Ems
Abcr
Grupo Mendes
Itaú
Rede D’or
Fonte de Saúde FIP
Principaux dossiers
- Represented CNPA before the Supreme Court in a claim of non-compliance with a fundamental precept n. 389, with the purpose of invalidating the Interministerial Ordinance no. 192/2015, of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply and the Ministry of the Environment.
- Represented CNPA in a public class action against the Federal Government and the National Institute of Social Security.
- Represents Santos Port Authority (SPA) in two lawsuits that pursue the annulment of arbitral awards arising from the arbitration procedure 78/2016/SEC7, in which Libra filed the lawsuits seeking the annulment of the arbitral awards under allegations that the President of the Arbitral Tribunal would have been biased.
Demarest Advogados
Praise by clients for its ‘technical quality‘ and ‘excellence in client service‘, Demarest Advogados routinely represents a plethora of multinational companies operating in a variety of industries, such as pharmaceuticals, commodities, energy, infrastructure and financial services, in high-stakes litigation before judicial and administrative courts. The practice attracts a steady stream of standalone work, including high-end contractual, corporate and civil disputes, and is well positioned to advise on both domestic and multi-jurisdictional proceedings. Amanda Sampaio, who is dual qualified in Brazil and New York, splits her practice between judicial proceedings, arbitration and pre-litigation matters, and Fernanda Leão were promoted to partner in January 2022. The team experienced a major change when former practice heads Celso Xavier, Marcelo Inglez de Souza and Rafael Gagliardi and partner Daniel Kaufman left in May 2023. Post publication, the dispute resolution practice was reinforced by the arrival of Ricardo Aprigliano as partner and the incorporation of Aprigliano Advogados in December 2023.
Les références
‘I have been using Demarest’s litigation services for some years now and they always surprise me with the technical quality of the service provided and the excellence in client service.’
Principaux clients
Martins Comércio E Serviços De Distribuição
Asics Brasil Distribuição E Comércio De Artigos Esportivos
Brown International Corporation
Formula One World Championship Limited
Meta (formerly Facebook)
Vale
CVC Viagens e Turismo
Câmara de Comercialização de Energia Elétrica – CCEE
Grupo SBF/Centauro
Comfrio Group
Ecogen Brasil
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Vale and some of its former and current officers in an application for early production of evidence filed by an individual with the State Courts of São Paulo in a $2.5bn case.
- Representing Martins Comércio e Serviços de Distribuição in a contractual dispute to collect pending amounts by Martins and challenge indemnification requested by Magazine Luiza.
- Representing Asics in a dispute for nullification of three decisions involving indemnifications granted in favour of previous distributors and agents.
Huck, Otranto, Camargo Advogados
Focused on strategic disputes, the ‘results-oriented‘ litigation team at Huck, Otranto, Camargo Advogados comprises seasoned lawyers with extensive experience in domestic and cross-border cases at all levels of Brazil's court system. The team is well placed to tackle complex regulatory and contractual disputes, and is also a go-to for class actions and restructuring cases involving an array of sectors, such as insurance, real estate, construction and energy. Rogério Carmona Bianco has advised on several environmental class actions and construction disputes; he spearheads the team with Fábio Floriano Melo Martins. Civil and commercial litigator Rodolfo da Costa Manso Real Amadeo and Luiz Felipe Pereira Gomes Lopes, who is particularly skilled in judicial recovery cases, are also recommended. Corporate, IP, technology, consumer and public law claims are core areas of activity for Henrique Ceolin Bortolo, while Matheus de Mello Adães is noted for his experience in the insurance space.
Responsables de la pratique:
Rogério Carmona Bianco; Fábio Floriano Melo Martins
Les références
‘This is an excellent firm, with knowledge, skill and quick responses. Results-oriented, with a great level of success and appropriate fees.’
‘They have extensive knowledge in the litigation area. It is important to highlight the integrity of their performance, demonstrating honesty and ethics in their negotiations. As for communication, they are very skilful and clear, with full capacity to understand and clarify cases. Empathetic and understanding.’
Principaux clients
PlayArte Cinemas
BR Properties (BRPR3)
Klar Construtora
Empresa Brasileira de Benefícios e Pagamentos (Caju)
Azul Cia. de Seguros Gerais
Expedia
CiaTC – Companhia Tradicional de Comércio
Banco Itaú BBA
Unip – Universidade Paulista
Construções e Comércio Camargo Correa
Porto Seguro Cia. de Seguros Gerais
Cury Empreendimentos Imobiliários Ltda.
Cury Construtora e Incorporadora e Capri Incorporadora SPE
LW Comunicações
Match Group
Vulcabras – CE Calçados e Artigos Esportivos
Editora Manole
ABECS – Associação Brasileira das Empresas de Cartões de Crédito e Serviços
Tocantins Energética
Principaux dossiers
- Assisting the estate of João Carlos Di Genio with a lawsuit seeking to prevent the counterparty from assigning its shares in the defendant’s companies without prior consent and the implementation of the client’s stock option right.
- Assisted Resource Capital Funds in an enforcement action to demand a multimillion-dollar payment against the guarantors of a bond, considering that the main debtor is undergoing court restructuring.
- Defending Cross Networking Assessoria de Negócios in a contract termination lawsuit.
Leite, Tosto e Barros Advogados Associados
Noted for its ‘deep knowledge‘ of procedural law, Leite, Tosto e Barros Advogados Associados fields a team of ‘highly qualified professionals‘ who are well placed to assist in all types of litigation, but showcase particular strength in disputes in the infrastructure, energy and construction sectors. Paulo Guilherme Lopes possesses three decades of experience in commercial dispute resolution. Founding partner Ricardo Tosto, a counsel of choice for high-profile corporates and public figures, is another name to note. Covering civil, commercial and banking law, Rodrigo Quadrante‘s notable areas of practice include restructuring and insolvency matters. With strong credentials in proceedings at the state and federal levels, Patricia Rios is one of the main contacts for litigation before the superior courts in Brasília. Daniel Albolea Junior focuses on preventive matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Paulo Guilherme Lopes; Ricardo Tosto; Rodrigo Quadrante; Patricia Rios; Daniel Albolea Jr.
Les références
‘Leite Tosto e Barros’ litigation department is highly qualified to manage its clients’ case portfolio, with highly qualified professionals. The cost-benefit ratio is extremely advantageous when compared to other law firms of the same size.’
‘The team as a whole has a deep knowledge of the procedural steps in Brazil, navigating the judiciary in an ethical and legal manner to win the cases they handle for the client.’
‘Ricardo Tosto, Daniel Albolea, and Patricia Rios are always available to discuss possible legal strategies to mitigate risks and increase the chances of success in the various cases they handle.’
Principaux clients
Alumni Engenharia
Grupo Alupar
Banco Fibra
Banco Bnp Paribas
CHIMERA NPL I Fundo de Investimento em Direito Creditórios Não Padronizados
EDP Brasil
JHSF
Massa Falida do Banco Santos
UTC Participações
Wow Nutrition
Principaux dossiers
- Advised UTC Participações on the reorganisation of the group’s total debts of over $1bn.
- Hired to recover Banco Santos’ credit through an Execution Action filed against Setal Engenharia in 2006.
- Defending Alupar’s interests in a lawsuit in which the opposing party seeks to prevent the execution of the guarantee provided in the supply and service contract signed between the parties.
Lobo de Rizzo Advogados
At Lobo de Rizzo Advogados, the litigation group is highlighted for its significant experience in managing domestic and international cases on behalf of a diverse corporate client base. Players from the retail, insurance, healthcare, agribusiness and automotive sectors regularly turn to its practitioners for advice on pre-litigation, judicial and administrative proceedings. Luis Fernando Guerrero brings longstanding experience in complex disputes arising from contractual agreements, corporate matters and restructurings. The team was reinforced by the recent arrival of Paula Abi-Chahine from CMT – Carvalho, Machado e Timm Advogados and Christian Garcia Vieira from ASBZ Advogados; both have strong dispute resolution backgrounds focused on corporate, civil, commercial and administrative matters. Associate Tiago Angelo Lima frequently acts for financial institutions and investors in judicial and out-of-court reorganisations. Hugo Tubone Yamashita left the firm in July 2023.
Responsables de la pratique:
Luis Fernando Guerrero; Paula Abi-Chahine Yunes Perim; Christian Garcia Vieira
Les références
‘Agility in the services, capable team, practicality and availability for meetings.’
‘Office with extremely technical professionals in the areas in which they work, mainly civil litigation.’
‘Luis Fernando Guerreiro is extremely technical.’
Principaux clients
Hydria Participações E Investimentos
Ernst & Young Auditores Independentes
Bioagri Ambiental
4K Representação, Intermediação de Negócios e Corretagem de Seguros Ltda
Alper Consultoria e Corretora de Seguros
Hora Park
Energia PCH Fundo de Investimentos em Participações Multiestratégia
Quota Empreendimentos Imobiliários
Facundo Guerra Rivero
Zenvia Mobile Serviços Digitais
Associação Petrobras de Saúde – APS
Wobben Windpower Indústria e Comércio
Headwaters Bd
Dia Brasil
Ambev
Dm Brasil Administração de Participações Societárias e de Bens
BK Brasil Operação e Assessoria a Restaurantes
Quantiq Distribuidora
Neoway
ACP Verifone
AD Wraptools
Principaux dossiers
- Acting for Hydra Participações e Investimentos in damages claims filed by Energisa Mato Grosso – Distribuidora de Energia seeking compensation for fines levied by the State of Mato Grosso upon wrongful use of tax credits.
- Assisting AMBEV in litigation against APTISBA – Associação dos Pit-Stops da Bahia involving franchising agreements.
- Provided assistance to Dia Brasil in all its strategic civil litigation cases involving contractual disputes with franchisees.
LUC Advogados
Highly specialised dispute resolution boutique LUC Advogados ‘stands out for the technical knowledge of its professionals‘ and ‘strategic performance‘ in high-stakes disputes. Its focus on commercial, civil, corporate and administrative litigation spans a number of sectors, with recent engagements seeing the team act for key clients from the worlds of oil and gas, energy, agribusiness and mining. Former federal judge Luciano De Souza Godoy oversees the department with Ricardo Zamariola Júnior, who has worked on complex family law disputes, as well as corporate and contractual claims. Associates Patrícia Pellini Ferreira and Flávia Junqueira Soares are other names to note in the team; Ferreira specialises in civil procedure matters, while Soares is often engaged in real estate and family disputes. Leonardo Dib Freire left the firm in July 2023.
Responsables de la pratique:
Luciano de Souza Godoy; Ricardo Zamariola Junior
Les références
‘We consider LUC Advogados to be a benchmark in litigation. The firm stands out for the technical knowledge of its professionals, strategic performance, and excellence in services. They lead in the resolution of complex situations. They understand the client’s needs and seek the best result.’
‘Ricardo Zamariola Junior and Luciano de Souza Godoy are professionals who propose innovative solutions with legal security, have great technical capacity and mastery of the issues.’
‘Experience, market knowledge, excellent technique, creativity and close partnership with senior partners.’
Principaux clients
Colgate-Palmolive Comercial
Sindicato Nacional das Empresas Distribuidoras de Combustíveis e de Lubrificantes – SINDICOM
Usinas Itamarati
Unilever Brasil
Cosan
Ipiranga Produtos de Petróleo
Raízen
Aura Minerals
Caixa Econômica Federal
ICL – Instituto Combustível Legal
ANBIMA – Associação Brasileira das Entidades dos Mercados
Banco Santander
Owens-Illinois do Brasil
Ultracargo Logística
ACREFI – Associação Nacional das Instituições de Crédito, Financiamento e Investimento
Brasscom – Associação das Empresas de Tecnologia da Informação e Comunicação
Brasilcom – Federação Nacional das Distribuidoras de Combustíveis, Gás Natural e Bicombustíveis
Principaux dossiers
- Represents SINDICOM before the Supreme Court in a lawsuit filed by the President of the Republic, aiming to institute single-phase ICMS for fuel and lubricants.
- Represents Colgate-Palmolive before the Federal Court of Appeals of São Paulo in two motions aiming at invalidating notices of infraction issued by the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service.
- Acts for Mineração Descalvado before the Federal Court of Appeals in a public civil action filed by the Federal Public Prosecution Office to discuss mining activity in the region of Descalvado and alleged environmental damages.
Stocche Forbes Advogados
Energy, construction and real estate-related disputes are core areas of focus for Stocche Forbes Advogados, which attracts praise for its ‘deep understanding of clients’ businesses‘. Proceedings arising from M&A and involving environmental law are strong points for the department, which is also sought after for its experience in preventive measures. ‘Distinguished professional‘ Rafael Passaro combines substantial experience in civil litigation with in-depth knowledge of administrative cases. Luis Guilherme Aidar Bondioli, who specialises in civil, commercial and corporate disputes, and Guilherme Gaspari Coelho, who balances a busy litigation and arbitration caseload, are also part of the core team. Key partner Wilson Newton de Mello Neto brings more than 25 years of experience in dispute resolution, standing out for his track record in corporate-related claims. Maria Lucia Cetraro regularly acts for domestic and international clients in proceedings concerning tort, consumer law, collective actions and contractual conflicts. Other noteworthy practitioners include Laura Bastos de Lima and Flávia Persiano Galvão.
Responsables de la pratique:
Rafael Passaro; Luis Guilherme Bondioli; Guilherme Gaspari Coelho; Wilson Newton de Mello Neto
Les références
‘The firm and the team have a deep understanding of client’s businesses and operations. The lawyers involved, regardless of seniority, are extremely well trained from a technical point of view. The relationship partner is present in all projects and demands.’
‘Different options/structures are constantly presented, always with the objective of making clients’ operations feasible and safe. It is not a law firm that stimulates litigation in an unrestricted way, there is a lot of consideration and good sense when recommending strategies.’
‘Rafael Passaro, Maria Lucia Pereira Cetraro and Flávia Persiano Galvão are recommended.’
Principaux clients
Erbe Incorporadora
Danone
Tishman Speyer
Hypera
Terna
Autonomy
Tegra
Pátria
GTIS
SEW
Medtronic
Cargill
Gerdau
BRF
Agricola Xingu
Reckitt Benckiser Brasil
Capitual Instituição de Pagamento
Principaux dossiers
- Represents Hypera, Cosmed and Brainfarma in an institutional pharmaceutical dispute involving medicine recalls.
- Defending Ivory Incorporação e Construção in a class action involving a building license issued by the Municipality of São Paulo for the construction of a real estate project.
- Represents Danone in a public civil action filed by Instituto Brasileiro de Defesa do Consumidor – IDEC claiming compensation for collective moral damages.
Vella Pugliese Buosi e Guidoni Advogados
Singled out for its ‘speed and assertiveness in client service‘, the dispute resolution group at Vella Pugliese Buosi e Guidoni Advogados is well placed to handle a wide range of corporate, commercial, civil and administrative proceedings. In terms of its sector-specific offering, the team benefits from the ever-growing interest of its client base in sectors such as energy, financial services, real estate, consumer goods and infrastructure; disputes arising from capital markets, construction, shareholder and contractual agreements are key areas of growth for the firm. Antonio Celso Pugliese – a ‘distinguished negotiator and strategist‘ – is noted for strategic litigation, most notably involving matters in the construction and financial sectors. Carolina Mansur, a go-to contact for financial institutions and investment funds, is a strong performer in credit recovery and unfair competition proceedings. Nahima Müller and recently promoted partners Erik Sernik and Bruno Sanchez Belo also showcase solid experience in an array of sophisticated disputes.
Responsables de la pratique:
Antonio Celso Pugliese
Les références
‘This law firm provides a service of excellence in the litigation area. The difference lies in the speed and assertiveness in client service.’
‘Fernando Vilella is excellent; he always seeks to understand the client’s needs and demands.’
‘Well-defined processes of how to act. Professionals are extremely well-trained in strategic litigation.’
Warde Advogados
A popular destination for clients from the financial services, real estate, manufacturing, media and retail sectors, Warde Advogados possesses an ‘extremely responsive and dedicated team‘ focused on strategic litigation. Its strength lies in its ability to provide ‘swift and punctual advice‘ on complex corporate disputes, anti-corruption cases and regulatory matters. Department leader Walfrido Jorge Warde Júnior, whose ‘first-class market and sector knowledge‘ garner praise from clients, has acted for several leading players from the banking, infrastructure, energy and media industries in big-ticket corporate disputes. He steers the litigation group, which also includes Jose Luiz Bayeux Neto, a name to note for bankruptcy cases, the ‘very talented‘ Renato Polillo, who is a strong performer in cross-border and domestic disputes, and constitutional law specialist Georges Abboud. Felipe Emmanuel De Figueiredo and Rodrigo Jesuino Bittencourt, the latter of whom specialises in financial, capital markets and M&A disputes, offer key support at the associate level.
Responsables de la pratique:
Walfrido Jorge Warde Júnior
Les références
‘Walfrido Warde is the best lawyer I have worked with in Brazil. He combines excellent strategic advice, with first-class market and sector knowledge. He is solutions-driven and gets the job done quickly, efficiently and effectively.’
‘Renato Polillo has a top legal mind but always focuses on the client’s outcome and goals. He works tirelessly to deliver the results the clients need.’
‘Technical quality and commitment.’
Principaux clients
Forte Colonizadora
J. Safra Holdings SPF
Companhia Metalúrgica Prada
Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional – CSN
Editora Vetores Ltda.
Cyrela Aconcágua Empreendimentos Imobiliários
Syn Prop e Tech
Cyrela Empreendimentos
WTorre
Supermed Administradora de Benefícios
Banco Safra
Banco Bradesco
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional and Companhia Metalúrgica Prada in an antitrust damages case against Messer Gases, White Martins and IBG.
- Represents Cyrela Empreendimentos in a lawsuit against the São Paulo State Treasury.
- Acts for CSN in a lawsuit filed by JSL concerning a contractual dispute.
BFBM – Barroso Fontelles, Barcellos, Mendonça & Associados
Singled out for its experience before the superior courts in Brazil, BFBM – Barroso Fontelles, Barcellos, Mendonça & Associados is particularly active in litigation involving the banking, telecoms and digital spaces. Its sectoral coverage is not restricted to these fields, as the team is also regularly engaged by leading domestic and international clients operating in the oil and gas, insurance and entertainment industries. The firm recently created a sub-group focused on judicial restructurings, which is under the leadership of Rafael Barroso Fontelles, whose areas of expertise include civil, commercial, consumer and constitutional cases at all levels of the court system in Brazil. Specialised in digital law, Eduardo Mendonça is regularly engaged in matters concerning regulatory issues and freedom of speech. Felipe Monnerat, who oversees the telecoms law team, is skilled in proceedings before the high courts.
Responsables de la pratique:
Rafael Barroso Fontelles; Eduardo Mendonça; Felipe Monnerat Solon de Pontes
Les références
‘Objective and assertive team. Always understand the urgency of our demands and provide advice in an impeccable manner.’
‘They know the substantive law and jurisprudence of the Superior Court of Justice and the Supreme Federal Court.’
‘Team is well prepared and available to implement constant improvements.’
Principaux clients
Itaú Unibanco
Itaú Unibanco Holding
Kirton Bank – Banco Múltiplo
Sindicato Nacional das Empresas de Telefonia e de Serviço Móvel, Celular e Pessoal (Sinditelebrasil / Conexis Brasil Digital)
Renocirne Ltda
Telefônica Brasil
Verisure Brasil Monitoramento de Alarmes
Principaux dossiers
- Acting for Telefônica Brasil in a dispute regarding the termination of a contract for alleged unlawful conduct.
- Representing Itaú Unibanco in a dispute regarding the extension of debts originating from rural credit and the privatisation of Banestado.
- Assisting Itaú Unibanco Holding in a lawsuit relating to an M&A transaction in the financial sector.
Bichara Advogados
Bichara Advogados is well versed in a range of court-based dispute resolution, with environmental, corporate, civil liability and contractual claims all forming a growing part of the group’s workload. Its practitioners have significant experience acting for major domestic and international players in the food and beverages, telecoms, education, transport, construction and chemicals sectors. Adriana Astuto, who is enrolled in the Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and Bahia sections of the Brazilian Bar Association, is equipped to handle complex litigation cases across the country. She jointly heads the team with André Gondinho, who routinely advises on commercial, contractual, construction and energy disputes, Pedro Acioli Werner, who excels in environmental claims and cases in the telecoms sector, and Thiago Lins, a key contact for class actions.
Responsables de la pratique:
Adriana Astuto; André Gondinho; Pedro Werner; Thiago Lins
Principaux clients
Oi Group
JBS Group
CESP
Eldorado Brasil Celulose
MRS Logística
Telefônica
Grupo Ânima
Votorantim Cimentos/Engemix
Cambuci
Saphyr Administradora de Centros Comerciais
Vision Med Assistência Médica
Principaux dossiers
- Represents CESP – Companhia Energética de São Paulo (currently Auren) against 523 judicial claims proposed by the Federal Public Prosecutor seeking the removal of structures from the environmental preservation areas surrounding a hydroelectric reservoir.
- Acts for Oi in a class action filed by Rio de Janeiro’s Legislature Consumer Safety Commission.
- Advises Confederação Nacional das Empresas de Seguros Gerais, Previdência Privada e Vida, Saúde Suplementar e Capitalização – Cnseg, which acts as amicus curiae in a matter before the Superior Court of Justice.
Campos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA Piper
Entrusted by a mix of domestic and international heavyweights operating in a range of sectors, including retail, IT, financial services, infrastructure and real estate, Campos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA Piper represents clients in a litany of contentious matters. Drawing on its association with the international DLA Piper network, the group is particularly well placed to handle cross-border litigation, especially cases involving the US and UK. São Paulo-based partner Felipe Hermanny, whose strong background in administrative and judicial litigation is noteworthy, stands out for his capabilities in civil liability cases. He oversees the practice with Leandro Rinaldi in Rio de Janeiro, who is particularly skilled in court-supervised restructurings. João Marçal Martins is another key contact for judicial lawsuits in the São Paulo office, which was strengthened by the arrival of Leonardo Ribas from Felsberg Advogados in November 2022; Ribas has a strong following in the energy, construction and healthcare industries.
Responsables de la pratique:
Felipe Hermanny; Leandro Rinaldi
Les références
‘The firm does excellent work. The arbitration/litigation team is truly top-notch. It’s always my first option.’
‘João Marçal Martins does excellent work and has a highly qualified team. Always agile and with impeccable quality in deliveries.’
Principaux clients
Canadian Solar
Pfizer
Prática Engenharia
Austral Seguradora
Gemini Energy
Grupo Starboard
Technip FMC
Statkraft Energias Renováveis
Usiminas
Carmo Energy (Cobra Group)
Hyatt Grand Hotel
Modec
Companhia Española de Financiación del Desarrollo, COFIDES
Shell
Planet Payment
Braskem
Bunker One
Karpowership
LCD Engenharia
Alphatec
Chaval Navegação
BTG Pactual
Avanos, Inc
GR Serviços de Alimentação
Moinho S.A.
Marriot International
Tokio Marine Kiln
PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers)
WPP Group
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Sony Group in a class action filed by ANCED against game hosting platforms.
- Representing Tokio Marine Kiln Syndicates in a class action filed by the Federal Prosecutor’s Office, alongside other reinsurers, insurers and the aircraft company involved in a plane crash.
- Representing Alphatec in three connected lawsuits filed against Petrobras in relation to a contract executed between the parties.
Castro Barros Advogados
Led by Jose Augusto Leal, Castro Barros Advogados has a well-established practice handling high-value disputes for significant clients, including major companies from the financial services, construction, retail, telecoms, energy and insurance sectors. The team, which is rated by clients for its ‘technical knowledge‘, boasts strong credentials in commercial disputes, credit recovery lawsuits, as well as cases arising in the banking and shipping segments. Alexandre Catramby specialises in credit recovery, and also acts in civil, commercial and public law-related litigation, while Olympio De Carvalho E Silva and Camilla Werneck demonstrate notable strength in shipping and transport disputes. Rodrigo Gonçalves Lima de Mattos and Carlos Ximenes are other names to note for credit recovery matters. Guilherme Guidi was promoted to partner in January 2023.
Responsables de la pratique:
José Augusto Leal
Les références
‘Prompt services and great knowledge of our business area. They are always available when we need guidance.’
‘Camilla Werneck – legal knowledge and speed.’
‘Castro Barros Advogados stands out for the team’s technical knowledge, high expertise and ability to find the best solutions for their clients’ problems, suggesting the best possible alternatives in order to protect their clients’ interests. An excellent team to have on your side in legal disputes, negotiations and arbitrations.’
Principaux clients
Jive Investments
Renault do Brasil
HP Financial Services
Banco BTG Pactual
Baker Hughes
Pentágono S.A. Distribuidora de Títulos e Valores Mobiliários
União de Lojas Leader
Brasbunker Participações
Genial Investimentos
Invista FIDC
Principaux dossiers
- Represents Telespazio Brasil in a dispute against the Brazilian telecoms regulator (ANATEL).
- Defends Haitong Banco de Investimentos do Brasil in two special lawsuits filed by Comprebem Comércio e Transportes and Central Distribuição de Alimentos.
- Represents Renault in several lawsuits against the former dealership group JMC involving the breach of commercial agreements.
KLA Advogados
Turned to for its capabilities in civil procedure and commercial litigation, KLA Advogados is a key port of call for clients operating in the real estate, energy, automotive, insurance, media and pharmaceutical sectors. The ‘well-prepared and always available‘ group is under the leadership of Tiago Cortez, who specialises in complex litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution; he ‘stands out for his strategic vision of cases and argumentative skills‘. Taisa Oliveira is noted for her capabilities in real estate and contractual litigation, as well as court-supervised reorganisations, while construction litigation is a core specialism for Flávia Alterio.
Responsables de la pratique:
Tiago Cortez
Les références
‘The firm has a very senior team, with great knowledge of civil law and civil procedure.’
‘Taisa Oliveira is an exceptional lawyer, very diligent, proactive and with great expertise in the area of civil litigation. Tiago Cortez also stands out for his strategic vision of cases and argumentative skills.’
‘KLA’s litigation team is well prepared and always available. They are also technical and very sharp. Tiago Cortez leads the team alongside Flavia Alterio and Taisa Oliveira.’
Principaux clients
Cia Brasileira de Distribuição
DXC Technology
Riachuelo
Lear do Brasil
TivitTerceirizacao de Processos, Servicos E Tecnologia
General Mills Brasil
Bresco Investimentos
Tegra Incorporadora
Iguá Saneamento
Hughes Telecomunicações do Brasil
Radar Propriedades Agrícolas
Gut Agência de Publicidade
Sibra Empreendimentos
Dragmor Spolka Z Pgranczona Odpowiedzialnoscia
Dragmor Brasil Empreendimentos
Mead Johnson do Brasil Comércio e Importação de Produtos de Nutrição
Electrolux do Brasil
L.O. Baptista Advogados
At L.O. Baptista Advogados, the ‘extremely qualified team of litigators‘ is regularly sought out by a mix of multinational and domestic companies from the worlds of technology, retail, energy and natural resources. Showcasing notable strength in disputes involving the construction, infrastructure and energy sectors, the team is chaired by André Camerlingo Alves, who possesses sound experience in corporate and commercial lawsuits heard before the main courts in the country. Fashion, technology and automotive clients regularly turn to André Mendes Espírito Santo for assistance in business and consumer litigation. Ulisses Simões da Silva, Silvia Rodrigues Pachikoski, Tonico Monteiro da Silva and Fabrício Bertini Pasquot Polido are also part of the dispute resolution group.
Responsables de la pratique:
André Camerlingo Alves; André Mendes Espirito Santo; Ulisses Simões da Silva; Silvia Rodrigues Pachikoski; Tonico Monteiro da Silva; Fabrício Bertini Pasquot Polido
Les références
‘L.O. Baptista Advogados is an extremely qualified team of litigators, and especially strong in disputes involving the construction, infrastructure and energy sectors.’
‘Silvia Rodrigues Pachikoski is a leading figure in the firm, with more than 30 years of experience in litigation and arbitration.’
‘Silvia Rodrigues Pachikoski has the unique ability to understand the client and their needs.’
Principaux clients
Bombardier Recreational Products
BRP Brasil Motorsports
FS Transmissora de Energia Elétrica
Lyon Capital Partners
Vallourec
TDB Têxtil
CETELEM
BNP PARIBAS Group
AMC Têxtil LTDA
American Tower Do Brasil – Cessão De Infraestrutura
Vtex Brasil Tecnologia Para E-Commerce
Editorial Planeta and Editora Planeta do Brasil
Unimetal São Vicente Indústria, Comércio E Empreendimentos
Lab Empreend. Imobiliários
Agropecuaria Jayoro
Drylock Technologies
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Unify on a judicial settlement with Novo Horizonte, the former Banco Neon.
- Assisting VTEX Brasil Tecnologia para E-Commerce in several administrative and judicial claims filed by clients of the stores hosted in VTEX’s domain.
- Representing LFB and LFB Hemoderivados e Biotecnologia in administrative proceedings filed against the Brazilian Federal Government.
Siqueira Castro – Advogados
Siqueira Castro – Advogados‘ disputes practice advises on a broad spectrum of commercial, contractual and civil litigation, focusing principally on clients operating in the agribusiness, oil and gas, construction and infrastructure sectors. Proceedings heard before state and federal courts are key areas of activity for Carlos Roberto Siqueira Castro, who spearheads the practice alongside Daniela Soares Domingues, a seasoned practitioner in succession, real estate, contractual and bankruptcy-related cases. Both practice heads are based in Rio de Janeiro, where Alexandre Wider is also recommended for his capabilities in strategic litigation. Andre Frossard Albuquerque and Yasmin Cotait e Silva are key practitioners in São Paulo, while Marina De Araújo Lopes, who is well versed in matters before the superior courts, coordinates the Brasília office.
Responsables de la pratique:
Carlos Roberto Siqueira Castro; Daniela Soares Domingues
Principaux clients
Companhia Distribuidora de Gás do Rio de Janeiro (CEG)
CEG RIO
Associação Fluminense dos Plantadores de Cana (Asflucan)
Serra do Facão Energia
Slavel Distribuidora de Automóveis
Órgão Gestor de Mão de Obra do Trabalho Portuário do Porto Organizado de Santos (Ogmo)
Ambientare Soluções Ambientais
Elekeiroz
Esmaltec
Instituto Bengala Verde
Construtora CVP
Construções e Comércio Camargo Corrêa
Federação das Empresas de Transporte de Passageiros do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (Fetranspor)
Companhia Siderúrgica do Pecém (CSP)
Camargo Corrêa Infra
Prudential
Principaux dossiers
- Represents CEG and CEG RIO in an ordinary declaratory lawsuit filed against the regulatory agency of energy seeking that the provisions of the 3rd Amendment to the concession contract are observed.
- Acts for ASFLUCAN – a non-profit association – in several lawsuits filed against USINA SÃO JOSÉ.
- Represents Companhia Distribuidora de Gásdo Rio de Janeiro (CEG) in a public civil action filed by the Federal Attorney’s Office.
Tauil & Chequer Advogados
With extensive experience in state and federal proceedings, Tauil & Chequer Advogados has been engaged in a growing number of strategic disputes, most notably cases arising in the oil and gas, energy, construction and telecoms sectors. Other areas of particular focus include administrative enforcement proceedings brought by the Federal Court of Accounts and various regulatory agencies. The practice is jointly chaired by Rio de Janeiro-based partner Gustavo Fernandes de Andrade, who focuses on corporate and commercial disputes; Fabio Peixinho Gomes Correa in São Paulo, who is noted for his expertise in dispute resolution in the energy, construction, corporate, banking and real estate segments; and high court litigation veterans Mauro Pedroso Gonçalves and Luis Inácio Lucena Adams, both of whom are based in the Brasília office. João Cople is a name to note in Rio for administrative, tax and insurance litigation. Other key members include associates Maria Rita Dutra and Núbia Bufarah in São Paulo, and the Brasília-based Louise Dias; all maintain diverse practices in litigation and arbitration. Counsel Juliana Barbosa Pechincha joined from Baker Botts L.L.P. (New York office) in July 2022.
Responsables de la pratique:
Gustavo Fernandes de Andrade; Fabio Peixinho; Mauro Pedroso Gonçalves; Luis Adams
Les références
‘Competent, fast, well articulated firm with the ability to propose and negotiate with both clients and externals.’
‘João Cople is perhaps the most sensible lawyer I have worked with. Down to earth, above average work capacity, dedication and attention to clients.’
Principaux clients
Confederação Nacional das Empresas de Seguros Gerais, Previdência Privada e Vida, Saúde Suplementar e Capitalização – CNSEG
Confederação Nacional da Indústria (CNI)
Grid Solutions Transmissão de Energia
Vantage Drilling International
Petrorio
Petronas Petróleo Brasil
Amazonas Geração e Transmissão de Energia
Stam Metalúrgica
Paragon Offshore
Standard Chartered Bank
Tim
Sinopec International Petroleum Service Corporation
Consórcio Walks (Quaatro Participações; KS Brasil Led Holdings; and WPR Participações)
Indra Brasil Soluções e Serviços Tecnológicos
Telefônica Brasil
RB Capital Companhia de Securitização
Ipiranga Produtos de Petróleo
Eneva
Cobra Brasil Serviços de Comunicações e Energia
BNY Mellon Serviços Financeiros DTVM
Celse – Centrais Elétricas de Sergipe
EDB Sistemas Elétricos
Mckesson Corporation
Hub Pagamentos
Bunge Alimentos
CM Capital Markets
3M do Brasil
Ferrari Agroindústria
Basf
Cameron
Companhia Hidrelétrica do São Francisco (Chesf)
Mizuho Bank
Principaux dossiers
- Assisting Paragon Offshore Nederland in a case filed against Petrobras seeking compensation for early termination of two drilling contracts.
- Advising Consórcio Walks on the filing of several Writs of Mandamus (MS) against the decisions of the City of São Paulo.
- Acted for Grid Solutions Transmissão de Energia in a class action filed by Associação Brasileira das Empresas de Transmissão de Energia Elétrica on behalf of 22 power transmission concessionaires before the State Court of São Paulo.
Wongtschowski Kleiman Advogados
Sought out by a diverse range of Brazilian and international entities, Wongtschowski Kleiman Advogados is particularly well versed in litigation involving the construction and real estate sectors, but also excels in class actions, corporate cases and shareholder disputes. The ‘very competent and cohesive team‘ is ‘brilliantly‘ led by founder Vânia Wongtschowski Kleiman, who is regularly retained by clients from the construction and retail industries. Marília Canto Gusso handles a mix of judicial and arbitral proceedings, while Juliana Brotto De Barros Milaré is a specialist in real estate cases and court-supervised reorganisations. With over four decades’ experience in litigation, Domingos Fernando Refinetti is best known for his capabilities in debt restructuring and insolvency. Patrícia Paoliello Lamaneres Binnie left the firm in April 2022.
Responsables de la pratique:
Vânia Wongtschowski Kleiman; Marília Canto Gusso; Juliana Brotto de Barros Milaré; Domingos Fernando Refinetti
Les références
‘The firm has a very competent and cohesive team, being brilliantly led by Vania. In addition, I know that the firm has been striving for years to strengthen and implement diversity and inclusion policies, with great success.’
‘Vania Wongtschowski Kleiman is the soul of the firm: a competent, intelligent lawyer with a very high degree of dedication and professionalism, who knows how to make herself heard in any situation.’
‘It is an honour to work together with the WK team on the arbitration and civil litigation fronts. The firm’s differential is, without a doubt, in the people who integrate it. Their level of experience and availability make all the difference.’
Principaux clients
DNS Empreendimentos Imobiliários
Racional Engenharia
Itaú Unibanco
Vértico II Participações
Capulho I Fundo De Investimento Em Direitos Creditórios Não Padronizados
CAP Administração e Participações
Mary Kay do Brasil
Sallve Cosméticos
Diase Construtora
Libercon Construtora
Merchant Equity Telecom
Sinch Do Brasil
Gerdau
Schneider Eletric
Principaux dossiers
- Acting for Vértico II Participações in a dispute arising from a loan agreement with WTorre and FJT Participações.
- Acting for Capulho I Fundo De Investimento Em Direitos Creditórios Não Padronizados in a case related to the recovery of credit involved in agricultural financing.
- Acting for Racional Engenharia in a claim involving the economic-financial imbalance of a contract with EPC.
Azevedo Sette Advogados
With offices in key business hubs across Brazil, Azevedo Sette Advogados is equipped to represent clients before the main courts, administrative authorities and regulatory agencies in the country. The group is regularly instructed on mining and environmental claims, and also acts in contractual, shareholder, tax and consumer claims, among others. Head of the dispute resolution practices in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, Paulo A. Ciari de Almeida Filho is trusted by clients from the insurance, retail, technology and telecoms sectors. Also in São Paulo, Danielle Chipranski Cavalcante focuses on civil litigation and lawsuits in the TMT space. In Belo Horizonte, João Capanema, Marcos Augusto Leonardo Ribeiro and Leonardo Farinha Goulart handle an array of contentious matters, ranging from mining and real estate disputes to IP, competition and environmental claims.
Responsables de la pratique:
Ricardo Azevedo Sette; Paulo Ciari de Almeida Filho; João Capanema; Rodrigo Badaró de Castro; Leonardo Platais Brasil Teixeira; Marcos Augusto Leonardo Ribeiro; Leonardo Farinha Goulart; Danielle Chipranski Cavalcante
Les références
‘The teamwork of the office, always available, proposing a brainstorm with enriching discussions to solve the case. Always available at any time.’
‘Caio de Araújo was a great partner, he absorbed the case as his own, he supported us in decision-making, always with proposals and advice.’
Principaux clients
Anglo American Minério de Ferro Brasil
Banco Volkswagen (Volkswagen group)
White Martins Gases Industriais
Claro
Mineração Morro Verde
JCI (Johnson Controls)
Sascar Tecnologia e Segurança Automotiva
Samarco Minerações
Andrade Gutierrez Engenharia
Turkish Airlines
Localiza Rent a Car
Electronic Arts (EA)
Auto Viação Guaianazes
Banco Semear
MIP Engenharia
Globo Comunicação e Participações
Jaguar Mining INC e Mineração Serras do Oeste
Ibe Business Education De São Paulo Ltda and Fundação Getulio Vargas
Empresa de Transmissão do Alto Uruguai (Etau) E Transmissora Aliança de Energia Eletrica (Taesa)
Magnesita Refratários
Zopone
Labtest
Principaux dossiers
- Represents Anglo American in several cases involving civil, mining, environmental, real estate and contractual disputes.
- Obtained a favourable decision for Claro in an action for indemnity filed by Atitude Telecomunicações.
- Acts for Samarco Minerações in a public civil action filed by Sociedade Gaya Religare against the State of Espírito Santo and SAMARCO involving the construction of Highway ES 060 and SAMARCO’s mining waste dump.
E. Munhoz Advogados
Under the joint leadership of Eduardo Secchi Munhoz and João Vicente Lapa de Carvalho, E. Munhoz Advogados excels in disputes arising from shareholder and corporate structures, contractual agreements and business transactions. Besides its strength in corporate litigation, the team is also well positioned to represent foreign and domestic clients in judicial and out-of-court reorganisations. Associate Gabriela Matta Ristow concentrates on litigation and restructurings, while Carlos Manoel Holanda Costa regularly acts alongside practice heads Munhoz and Carvalho in complex corporate disputes.
Responsables de la pratique:
Eduardo Secchi Munhoz; João Vicente Lapa de Carvalho
Les références
‘The team has a great differential, which is a deep knowledge of substantive law, not just arbitration.’
‘Eduardo Secchi Munhoz – deep knowledge of corporate law; João Vicente Lapa de Carvalho – deep knowledge of corporate law; Ferdinando Lunardi – deep knowledge of bankruptcy.’
‘Excellent quality of advice, the deep knowledge of the subject, careful analysis of the cases and of the courts, and commitment to finding solutions to the problem.’
Principaux clients
Ternium/Techint Group
Odrebrecht
Banco BTG Pactual
Casa Granado Laboratórios, Farmácias e Drogarias S.A.
Folha Participações
J&F Investimentos
Aqua Vero Agente Autônomo de Investimentos
Former board members of JBS
Atvos Agroindustrial Investimentos
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Odebrecht, an indirect controller shareholder of Braskem, in a lawsuit where minority shareholders of Braskem seek damages related to an alleged abuse of the controlling position.
- Acting for BTG in a lawsuit brought by XP seeking to bar BTG’s digital platform from poaching its brokers.
- Representing T/T Group following a court order sought by Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional – CSN in the aftermath of T/T Group’s acquisition of an equity stake in Usiminas.
FCAR Advogados
Singled out for its ‘great partner-level involvement‘, FCAR Advogados fields an ‘excellent‘ litigation group, which brings together experience in pre-litigation and proceedings before administrative and judicial courts. The group attracts instructions from a varied client base operating in the healthcare, food and beverage, life sciences and infrastructure sectors. Rated for his ‘great strategic vision‘, co-head Renato José Cury is a highly experienced class action and civil litigation practitioner. Fellow co-leader Andréa Pitthan Françolin ‘acts in highly complex cases‘ involving civil and consumer law. Associates Juan Gómez, Caroline Lerner Castro and Martin Isquierdo Allgayer are also active in dispute resolution.
Responsables de la pratique:
Renato José Cury; Andréa Pitthan Françolin
Les références
‘Inglez, Werneck, Ramos, Cury e Françolin Advogados has a differentiated service, with great partner-level involvement. With regard to civil litigation, led by partner Andréa Françolin, I can say that their performance and posture are impeccable. She acts in highly complex cases with a lot of strength and technique, resulting in great decisions.’
‘Commitment and involvement of professionals with the topics under discussion; attention, cordiality and transparency with the client; innovation; punctuality; clear writing, objective pieces.’
‘Intelligence, availability and interest.’
Principaux clients
Volkswagen do Brasil Industria de Veículos Automotores
Dow AgroSciences Industrial
Procomp Indústria Eletrônica
Mattel do Brasil
Medtronic Comercial
Nissan do Brasil Automóveis
Goodyear do Brasil Produtos de Borracha
Eurofarma Laboratórios
HBO do Brasil
Audi do Brasil Indústria e Comércio de Veículos
Ability Tecnologia e Serviços
Truck Bus – Indústria e Comércio de Auto Peças
Goodstorage Holding Participações
PayU Brasil Intermediação de Negócios
Principaux dossiers
- Defends Volkswagen in a class action filed by Instituto do Consumidor e da Previdência – ICONPREV before the Court of Mato Grosso against manufacturers due to a scandal involving airbags manufactured by Takata Corporation.
- Hired by Sanofi Medley Farmacêutica to file an annulment lawsuit against PROCON in order to challenge a fine imposed by the agency.
- Represented CCR in a class action requesting the annulment of the bid that the client won for the concession of Line 15 of the monorail transport in São Paulo.
Franco Leutewiler Henriques Advogados (FLH Advogados)
‘Formed by lawyers, who are technical, committed and focused on the client’, Franco Leutewiler Henriques Advogados (FLH Advogados) is regularly engaged by companies in the infrastructure, construction, energy and financial sectors for its proficiency in strategic litigation, including domestic and multi-jurisdictional cases. Agribusiness clients regularly seek Nancy Gombossy de Melo Franco‘s representation in sector-specific disputes. This is also a particular area of focus for Thiago Soares Gerbasi, who is noted for his vast experience in proceedings concerning the purchase and sale of commodities, rural leasing and logistics. Aline Dias, whose specialisms also include arbitration and mediation, is another name to note for litigation. With strong credentials in civil, commercial and administrative claims, Guilherme Moura was promoted to the partnership in January 2023.
Responsables de la pratique:
Nancy Gombossy de Melo Franco; Thiago Soares Gerbasi; Aline Dias
Les références
‘The firm has excellent professionals with technical knowledge of the subject; they serve the client on time and to their satisfaction. They are assertive and punctual, and anticipate problems. They keep the client updated on all progress of the case and project. They are exceptional business partners.’
‘FLH is a firm formed by lawyers who are technical, committed and focused on the client.’
‘Thiago Gerbasi and Aline Dias are the professionals we rely on for complex legal discussions involving pre-litigation and litigation; they are always ready to give an in-depth opinion based on the most up-to-date context of the discussion.’
Principaux clients
ADM do Brasil
Cofco International
Eurochem Fertilizantes Tocantins
Nordex Energy
Raízen Group
Louis Dreyfus Company Group
Gavilon do Brasil Comércio de Produtos Agrícolas
Banco BTG Pactual Group
NuInvest Corretora de Valores
Campo Rico Fertilizer Solutions
FMC Química do Brasil
CGG Trading
Novaagri Infra-Estrutura De Armazenagem E Escoamento Agrícola (Toyota do Brasil Company)
Açúcar E Álcool Oswaldo Ribeiro De Mendonça Ltda. (Usina Colorado)
Central Energética Morrinhos
FS Bioenergia
Jones Day
Syngenta Proteção de Cultivos Ltda.
Syngenta Seeds
Nutrien Group
Viterra Brasil
Tuberfil Indústria e Comércio de Tubos
Amaggi Group
Principaux dossiers
- Represents CJ International Brasil Comercial Agrícola in four lawsuits involving the termination of agreements with one of the largest railway logistics operators in Brazil.
- Acts for Marcopolo and Volare in a lawsuit arising from the termination of a vehicle distribution agreement entered into with Rüdiger Caminhões e Ônibus.
- Acting for Grafite Fotos e Fotolitos in a lawsuit against Libbs Farmacêutica.
MAMG Advogados
The ‘very technical professionals‘ at boutique MAMG Advogados provide ‘specialised services‘ in the field of dispute resolution. On the litigation front, the team acts for clients in the infrastructure, banking, media and energy sectors in cases unfolding before the main courts in the country; administrative proceedings and preventive matters are other areas of activity for the firm. Ligia Espolaor Veronese splits her time between arbitration, strategic litigation and mediation. Rafael Francisco Alves is another partner to note in the team. Associate Beatriz Mantovani Bergamo shines in mandates in the technology, entertainment, health and construction industries, and Lucas Morelli focuses on domestic and cross-border cases. Mariana Capela Lombardi Moreto and Paulo Macedo Garcia Neto are no longer at the firm.
Responsables de la pratique:
Ligia Espolaor Veronese; Rafael Francisco Alves
Les références
‘It is a firm specialising in infrastructure arbitration and strategic litigation. They are experienced and know our business.’
‘Lígia Veronese, Rafael Alves and Fernando Marcondes are recommended.’
‘Highly specialised service provided by very technical professionals.’
Principaux clients
CSU Cardsystem
HTB Engenharia e Construção
Agropecuária Tuiuti (Shefa)
Faraday Investimentos e Participações
Construcap CCPS Engenharia e Comércio
Hitachi Energia
Arena das Dunas
Prestige Incorporação e Administração de Bens
Principaux dossiers
- Defended Santo Antonio Energia in a lawsuit filed by a company specialising in R&D concerning an alleged breach of service contract.
- Representing Buritirama in a fast-track proceeding filed against it due to a default on an Advance of Export Contract (ACE).
- Representing Hitachi in a dispute against Mapfre concerning an insurance adjustment arising from an insurance policy contracted by Brasil Terminal Portuário (BTP).
Mattos Engelberg Echenique Advogados
Steered by joint practice heads Ubiratan Mattos and Fernando Medici Júnior, Mattos Engelberg Echenique Advogados‘ disputes practice handles litigation matters spanning commercial, corporate, civil and consumer law. Disputes arising from M&A, antitrust issues, product liability and cases concerning telecoms, real estate and banking clients are notable areas of practice for the department. Co-leader Medici Júnior joined the firm in November 2022 from Marcelo Tostes Advogados with a group of lawyers, including partner Antonio H. Monteiro, a key contact for commercial and civil litigation in the energy, infrastructure and construction spaces, and associate Hueverton Teixeira de Morais, who focuses on sensitive claims involving civil and business law.
Responsables de la pratique:
Ubiratan Mattos; Fernando Medici Jr.
Principaux clients
Summit Global Asset SPC
Telefônica do Brasil
Bank of America Merrill Lynch Banco Múltiplo
Louis Dreyfus Company
BBCA Brazil Industrial e Investimentos
Ferrero do Brasil Indústria Doceira e Alimentar
Biosev (Grupo Raízen)
Clínica da Gavea
Barry Callebaut Brasil Indústria e Comercio de Produtos Alimentícios
M. Dias Branco (Indústria de Produtos Alimentícios Piraquê)
Indra Brasil Soluções E Serviços Tecnológicos
Minsait Brasil
FL Brasil Holding, Logística e Transporte
Gavilon do Brasil Comércio de Produtos Agrícolas
Richter
Chiesi Farmacêutica
Toshiba Corporation
Construtora Norberto Odebrecht
ABAV – Associação Brasileira dos Agentes de Viagem
BT Communications do Brasil
Unicardio – Unidade Cardiológica de Urgência e Métodos Diagnósticos S/S
Hemotech – Unidade de Hemodinâmica e Radiologia Vascular
Brink’s E-Pago Tecnologia
Fundo de Investimento Imobiliário Votorantim BII BTS – FII
Transformadores e Serviços de Energia das Américas – TSEA
Science 4 Fit Assessoria Esportiva e Comercial
Principaux dossiers
- Represents Louis Dreyfus Company in several actions for damages derived from alleged anti-competitive conduct investigated by the Brazilian Administrative Council for Economic Defence.
- Acts for Bank of America Merrill Lynch Banco Múltiplo and Bofa Securites in an action for damages derived from alleged anti-competitive conduct under investigation by CADE.
- Represents Clínica da Gávea in an award calculation procedure related to an indemnification for expenses on compulsory hospitalisation in psychiatric clinics, to be paid by the government.
Monteiro de Castro e Setoguti Advogados
Clients praise Monteiro de Castro e Setoguti Advogados‘ ‘substantial legal knowledge‘ and ‘skills to develop a good line of defence‘ in the context of complex corporate and commercial litigation. The group is especially well placed to advise clients on shareholder disputes and post-M&A cases, and its busy caseload also features proceedings arising in the construction, real estate, public law and IP segments. The ‘highly qualified‘ Guilherme Setoguti, whose ‘great strategic ability‘ is noteworthy, specialises in corporate, banking and civil litigation. He receives key support from associate Cláudia Gruppi Costa, who is recommended for her ‘deep technical knowledge‘ of judicial cases. Other active associates include Débora Carrara, who works in corporate disputes and debt restructurings, and Barbara Spohr Gonçalves, who focuses on commercial, corporate and real estate contentious matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Guilherme Setoguti
Les références
‘The team has an excellent technical level, with substantial legal knowledge and excellent writing skills.’
‘Cláudia Grupi Costa assists us with great promptness and speed; has great deep technical knowledge.’
‘Great ability to understand the problem presented, and excellent skills to develop a good line of defence.’
Principaux clients
Buritirama Mineração
XP Asset Management
EQI Agentes Autônomos de Investimentos
Capitânia
Banco Safra
Construcap – CCPS Engenharia e Comércio, Inova Saúde São Paulo SPE and Urbia Gestão de Parques SPE
A.T. Kearney Consultoria de Gestão Empresarial Abradin – Associação Brasileira de Investidores
Multiner and 2007 Participações
Bella Milão Empreendimentos Imobiliários
Captalys Companhia de Crédito
Lumina Capital Management
Hadeon Participações
Zenvia Mobile Servicos Digitais
Mauá Capital
Prisma Capital
Esh Capital Investimentos
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Buritirama in extra-judicial title executions filed by large banks.
- Defends Capitânia in a lawsuit filed by the fund manager of a real estate fund.
- Advises three businessmen in the agricultural industry on a lawsuit for administrative improbity acts filed by the Public Prosecutor Office against BNDES, its directors, employees and third parties.
Rolim Goulart Cardoso Advogados
Widely known for its expertise in highly regulated sectors, Rolim Goulart Cardoso Advogados is routinely retained by automotive, energy, mining and steel industry clients in disputes concerning regulatory and commercial issues. Led by the ‘excellent‘ Helvécio Franco Maia Júnior, the Belo Horizonte-based team is a popular choice for judicial litigation involving vehicle distribution agreements. This is an area of particular focus for the highly regarded Patrícia Pilo Bittencourt Redig, while Luís Felipe Bernardes Sá Teles is a strong performer in power and consumer law litigation. Cases in the telecoms and energy sectors, as well as proceedings involving antitrust and distribution agreements are areas of activity for Felipe Renault Coelho Da Silva Pereira.
Responsables de la pratique:
Helvécio Franco Maia Junior
Les références
‘Helvécio Franco Maia Junior and Luís Felipe Bernardes Sá Teles stand out.’
‘The firm has a lot of experience in its area of expertise, and is a reference in the market.’
‘Helvécio Franco Maia Junior and Patrícia Piló Bittencourt Redig are excellent lawyers and actively participate in cases. Due to their great expertise in the subject, they are references when seeking quality and reliable advice. They have a great response time and a vast knowledge of the topics. I am quite satisfied with their work.’
Principaux clients
FCA Fiat Chrysler Automóveis
Peugeot Citroën do Brasil
Mercedes-Benz do Brasil
Mercedes-Benz Cars & Vans Brasil
TSEA Energia
Claro
Transmissora Aliança de Energia Elétrica (TAESA)
Algar Telecom
CNH Industrial
Telefônica Brasil
AngloGold Ashanti
Lundin Mining – Brasil
BP Bunge Bioenergia
Associação Brasileira de Distribuidores de Energia Elétrica (ABRADEE)
Mosaic Fertilizantes P&K
Consórcio Candonga
Vale
CPFL Group (Cia. Paulista de Força e Luz and Rio Grande Energia)
Operador Nacional do Sistema Elétrico (ONS)
GELF Siderurgia
Companhia de Geração e Transmissão de Energia Elétrica do Sul do Brasil (CGT Eletrosul)
Ligas de Alumínio (LIASA)
Kinross Brasil Mineração
Companhia Estadual de Geração de Energia (CEEE-G)
Grupo Evoltz
Centrais Elétricas do Norte do Brasil (Eletronorte)
Kuttner do Brasil Equipamentos Siderúrgicos
Volkswagen do Brasil
Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional (CSN)
O Boticário
Rio Grande Energia
AVG Siderurgia
Delly’s Food Service
Principaux dossiers
- Acts for Telefônica, which is seeking the annulment of a R$388m fine imposed by the Brazilian Telecom Agency (Anatel) for alleged non-compliance with user-rights standards.
- Representing Companhia Paulista de Força e Luz (CPFL) in a lawsuit initiated by the private operator of a major complex of highways in the State of São Paulo.
- Acting for Mercedes-Benz in a case in which the plaintiff is aiming to annul several clauses of three vehicle distribution contracts signed over 20 years ago.
Silveiro Advogados
A solid performer in construction and corporate litigation, Silveiro Advogados handles a varied dispute resolution workload on behalf of a multitude of corporate clients. Telecoms is a core sectoral focus for the firm, which is based between São Paulo and Porto Alegre. The ‘team of highly qualified lawyers‘ is jointly led by managing partner Ricardo Ranzolin and Ricardo Leal De Moraes, the latter of whom specialises in public law and antitrust litigation. Ricardo Fortes often acts for banks and companies in judicial reorganisations, while the ‘very dedicated‘ Igor Bimkowski Rossoni stands out for his work in telecoms and post-privatisation cases. Guilherme Queirolo Feijó concentrates on litigation, arbitration and bankruptcy proceedings.
Responsables de la pratique:
Ricardo Ranzolin; Ricardo Leal de Moraes
Les références
‘They are full service, attentive, they have specialist lawyers in the group.’
‘Igor Rossoni is always very dedicated, he tries to meet what we need masterfully, in a short time, at an excellent cost.’
‘A team of highly qualified lawyers, experienced in their field, demonstrating in-depth legal knowledge and the ability to apply it to the cases in which they practise. They are able to communicate clearly and concisely, both with their clients and with other parties involved in a case, such as judges, opposing counsel and witnesses.’
Principaux clients
Telefonica Brasil
Elevadores Otis
Frusapar Participações (Fruki Bebidas)
Banco Cooperativo Sicredi
Banrisul – Banco do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul
Rohden Indústria Lignea
CSL – Cordoaria São Leopoldo
Hotel Casa da Montanha
Companhia Zaffari Comércio e Indústria
HT Micron semicondutores
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Companhia Zaffari Comércio e Indústria in a lawsuit discussing the right to vindicate the possession of a building located in a prime area of the city of Porto Alegre.
- Representing Telefônica Brasil in lawsuits that changed and consolidated the understanding of the Superior Court of Justice (STJ) about the method for the subscription and payment of the shares in thousands of contracts.
- Representing Terra Santa Propriedades Agrícolas in six lawsuits concerning the sale of a biodiesel plant.
Thomaz Bastos, Waisberg and Kurzweil Advogados
At Thomaz Bastos, Waisberg and Kurzweil Advogados, the ‘very well prepared‘ litigation team handles a mix of commercial, corporate, civil and antitrust disputes for a varied client roster active in the construction, agribusiness, energy, banking and retail sectors. With over 20 years’ experience in judicial disputes involving IP rights, consumer and electoral law, Joel Luís Thomaz Bastos coordinates the group with three other practitioners: Ivo Waisberg, who acts for companies and banks in dispute resolution; Ricardo Pomeranc Matsumoto, a contact for administrative cases involving the Brazilian Central Bank; and recently promoted partner Bárbara Pessoa Ramos, who specialises in judicial reorganisation and bankruptcy matters. Carlos Teixeira Leite Filho, who has a strong background as a judge, is another name to note.
Responsables de la pratique:
Joel Luís Thomaz Bastos; Ivo Waisberg; Ricardo Pomeranc Matsumoto; Bárbara Pessoa Ramos
Les références
‘Strategic profile for dealing with complex corporate litigation.’
‘Ivo Waisberg and Bárbara Pessoa Ramos are recommended.’
‘The team is very well prepared, has impeccable knowledge and provides prompt advice.’
Principaux clients
CFL Participações
Banco BTG Pactual
Prisma Capital
Santo Antônio Energia
Mossi & Ghisolfi Internacional
Indorama Ventures Polímeros
Latache Capital
Fiagril
RB Capital
Banco Santander
AMERRA CAPITAL
Grupo METHA
Grupo Aralco
Stone SCD
Grupo Energy
Grupo Geneseas
MGC Capital
Bonasa Alimentos
Grupo Omar Maksoud
Braswey Indústria e Comércio
Principaux dossiers
- Representing an individual in an action for damages against Braskem’s parent companies due to losses caused by unlawful acts involving abuse of power and control uncovered by Operation Carwash.
- Defending More Invest Gestora de Recursos against a claim for alleged losses due to the mismanagement of investments suffered by UEG Araucaria.
- Assisting CFL Participações in a corporate claim related to the distribution of dividends by the counterparty in discordance with its by-laws, which caused the client significant financial losses.
Vieira Rezende
Primarily based in Rio de Janeiro, Vieira, Rezende, Barbosa e Guerreiro Advogados, which regularly acts for corporate and private clients across the country, is proficient in judicial proceedings arising from civil, commercial, corporate and contractual disputes. Paulo Albert Weyland Vieira, who has a strong background as a corporate lawyer, is one of the main points of contact for complex corporate and commercial disputes. Claudio Roberto Pieruccetti Marques is recommended for strategic disputes, with a special emphasis on cases concerning concessions, projects and public law. Pension and investment funds regularly engage Lucas Hermeto in litigation. Antonio Augusto Tiburcio is also noted for his work before judicial courts. Based in São Paulo, Marcos Serra Netto Fioravanti acts in both litigation and arbitration.
Responsables de la pratique:
Paulo Albert Weyland Vieira; Marcos Serra Netto Fioravanti
Les références
‘The litigation team led by Claudio Marques has been fundamental for our company in a lawsuit that has demanded tireless participation and involvement.’
Principaux clients
Vale
EDP Renováveis Brazil
Órama Investimentos
Postalis Instituto de Previdência Complementar
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo
SERPROS Fundo Multipatrocinado
JOTUN Brasil Importação Exportação e Industria de Tintas
Principaux dossiers
- Successfully represented Clube de Regatas do Flamengo in a lawsuit against Banco Central, which reduced circa 90% the value of a fine that was imposed due to the sale of football players to the international market.
- Acts for Cleartech in an enforcement procedure filed by HP Financial Services Brasil.
- Represents CCEE in a lawsuit filed by Usiminas to annul an arbitration award.
Almeida Advogados
Lawsuits arising from corporate, environmental, real estate, unfair competition, insurance and consumer law matters are notable fields of practice for Almeida Advogados, which particularly shines in complex shareholder disputes. Based in São Paulo, Andrea Seco is frequently instructed by clients from the shipping, aviation, retail, energy and construction sectors in a varied range of litigation and alternative dispute resolution. Henrique Carmona Do Amaral is a contact in Belo Horizonte for corporate and public law disputes, the latter of which is also an area of expertise for Rafael Zinato Moreira in Rio de Janeiro. Associate João Ricardo Ferreira Fortini Pimentel acts in civil procedural law and litigation matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Andrea Seco; Henrique Carmona; Rafael Zinato Moreira
Les références
‘The firm has an impressive array of talent. I have successfully worked with them on corporate, real estate, litigation, criminal and family law matters.’
Principaux clients
MSC Cruzeiros do Brasil
SINDILEI/MG – Sindicato dos leiloeiros do Estado de Minas Gerais
Stericycle Gestão Ambiental
3OGUMK Minerais e Tecnologia
Consórcio Aquamec – Degrémont, Haztec Tecnologia e Planejamento Ambiental
Suez International
Edding International
Foxx URE-BA Ambiental
Bom Negócio Atividades de Internet (OLX)
Winburg InvEstment Company
Alpex Alumínio
Hughes Telecomunicações do Brasil
Castanheiro Patrimonial
2XT – Tecnologia e Comercio de Informatica
Gianfranco Bracatelli
CBF Indústria de GUSA and GUSA Nordeste
EFI Brazil
Bio-Rad Laboratories
RJ Trading e Investimentos
Cirúrgica Rio De Janeiro (Maconequi)
Galeria 9
Value Prev Sociedade Previdenciária
RTS RIO
Alesat Combustíveis
Orizon Valorização de Resíduos
Principaux dossiers
- Defending Foxx URE-BA Ambiental in an execution claim filed by Keppel.
- Assisting Consórcio Aquamec in a judicial execution of an arbitral award.
- Defending ALESAT Combustíveis in numerous lawsuits regarding breach of contract.
Andrade Maia Advogados
Leveraging a considerable national footprint, Andrade Maia Advogados maintains an active litigation practice, which is seasoned in the gamut of matters, from cases in the energy and infrastructure sectors, to proceedings involving healthcare, telecoms and insurance clients. Manager partner Julio Cesar Goulart Lanes handles a large volume of contentious matters, with key support offered by litigation specialists Otávio Luiz Verdi Motta and Fabrício Costa Pozatti.
Responsables de la pratique:
Júlio Cesar Goulart Lanes; Otávio Motta; Fabrício Pozatti
Les références
‘The office is a great business partner and has served us well for some years now. The availability of its team of lawyers and interactions are always very productive, always in the most varied themes and subjects that we work together.’
‘Our work is always focused on partner Daniel Koehler. Daniel is great in terms of service, cordiality, creative solutions and partnership in general.’
‘Personalised service and technical qualification.’
Principaux clients
Aegea Saneamento e Participações
General Motors do Brasil
Jaguar Land Rover
Uber Tecnologia do Brasil
Yara Fertilizantes
Unimed Porto Alegre
Mercado Livre
Dobrevê Participações
Lojas Renner
Lojas Colombo
Rotta Ely Constyruções e Incorporações
Grupo Quinto Andar
Sensedata Tecnologia
Associação Hospitalar Moinhos de Vento
Claro
Aeromot Aeronaves e Motores
Concessionária Estadual de Energia Elétrica
Nubank Pagamentos
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Aegea Saneamento (as the leader of a consortium) regarding its intervention in class actions brought to prevent the execution of a purchase agreement with the government.
- Representing a family of entrepreneurs as plaintiffs in an action brought against the Brazilian Bank Authority to vacate a res judicata effect from a previous lawsuit lost by the family.
- Successfully assisted Dobrevê Participações in a lawsuit aiming to annul a purchase agreement of shares of a hydroelectric plant executed by the client.
ASBZ Advogados
ASBZ Advogados houses an ‘extremely qualified‘ team of litigators with ‘high technical knowledge‘ of cases before state and appellate courts. Energy, financial, retail, technology, construction, sports and entertainment companies make up its varied client portfolio. The group is jointly led by Alfredo Zucca Neto, a civil and commercial litigation specialist, and Aitan Canuto Cosenza Portela, who is regularly instructed by energy clients and financial institutions. The highly recommended Samuel Bueno possesses a strong track record in disputes concerning the financial services, retail, tech and entertainment segments. Christian Vieira is no longer at the firm.
Responsables de la pratique:
Alfredo Zucca Neto; Aitan Canuto Consenza Portela
Les références
‘The team at ASBZ is extremely qualified, with high technical knowledge and the ability to accurately point out the main indicators of the lawsuit portfolio.’
‘Samuel Bueno is a distinguished professional, with extensive knowledge of the means of payment, technology and contracts market, which facilitates the strategy of defending complex cases and reaching numerous favourable decisions.’
‘Technical profile and attentive to the client.’
Principaux clients
Cielo
CTEEP – CIA. De Transmissão De Energia Elétrica Paulista
Grupo Carrefour Brasil
Banco Santander (Brasil)
Elo Participações
Companhia Brasileira De Soluções E Seviços (Alelo)
Banco Bradesco
Sascar Tecnologia E Segurança Automotiva
Mexichem Brasil Indústria De Transformação Plástica
Banco Safra
Abril Comunicações
Prime Sistemas De Atendimento Ao Consumidor (Mutant)
Tex Courier
Mez Energia
Buser Brasil Tecnologia/ Abrafrec
Echoenergia Participações
Stone Pagamentos
Uber Brasil Tecnologia
Confederação Brasileira De Futebol
Heineken – Hkn Br Industria De Bebidas
Principaux dossiers
- Acted for Companhia de Transmissão de Energia Elétrica Paulista – CTEEP in a lawsuit discussing its incorporation of EPTE and the minority shareholders’ rights of withdrawal.
- Assisted Santander in an enforcement action filed by the Public Defender’s Office of the State of Mato Grosso.
- Advised Walmart on a case involving a breach of contract regarding a non-compete clause provided in the packaging service agreement between the client and Target.
Bocater, Camargo, Costa e Silva, Rodrigues Advogados
Primarily based in Rio de Janeiro, Bocater, Camargo, Costa e Silva, Rodrigues Advogados has a solid track record in acting for funds and financial services clients – including banks and brokerage firms – in litigation at the state and federal levels. Administrative proceedings before the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM), the Central Bank of Brazil and the National Superintendence for Pension Funds (PREVIC) are strong points for the department, which is led by a trio of partners: Bruno Carriello and Maria Isabel do Prado Bocater, both of whom focus on corporate disputes, and Flávio Martins Rodrigues, the main contact for pension funds. Maria Carolina Melo and associate Felipe Varela Mello are also part of the core team.
Responsables de la pratique:
Bruno Carriello; Maria Isabel do Prado Bocater; Flavio Martins Rodrigues
Principaux clients
Petrobras
Eletrobras – Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras
Oi
Embraer
Kepler Weber
Copersucar
Caixa de Previdência dos Funcionários do Banco do Brasil (PREVI)
Real Grandeza – Fundação de Previdência e Assistência Social
Fundação Petrobras de Seguridade Social (PETROS)
Banco Paulista
Banco Fator
Fator Corretora de Valores
Fundo de Recuperação de Ativos – Fundo de Investimentos em Direitos Creditórios Não Padronizados
FIDC Brasil Plural Recuperação de Crédito
Socopa – Sociedade Corretora Paulista
Fator Projetos
Fundação de Seguridade Social Braslight
Fundação Atlântico de Seguridade Social
Fundação Forluminas de Seguridade Social (Forluz)
Fundação de Seguridade Social da ArcelorMittal Brasil (FUNSSEST)
Fundação Assistencial dos Empregados da Cesan (FAECES)
Brasco Logística Offshore (Wilson Sons)
Fundação Vale do Rio Doce de Seguridade Social (VALIA)
Grupo Inepar
BTG Pactual
Tree Florestal Empreendimentos e Participações
Commit Gas
Illuminati Fundo de Investimento em Direitos Creditórios
SLW Corretora de Valores
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Eletrobras in various disputes related to the company’s privatisation.
- Acting for Ático Empreendimentos e Participações in a damages claim against Totvs.
- Hired to file a partial dissolution lawsuit of Sendas Business Group in a R$200m case.
Cascione Pulino Boulos Advogados
Judicial and administrative proceedings are at the core of Cascione Pulino Boulos Advogados‘ litigation department, which is adept at handling a variety of contentious matters, most notably civil, commercial, consumer and public law-related disputes. Renato Moraes has substantial experience in administrative, commercial and construction cases; he oversees the ‘technical and practical‘ department with associate Tatiana Kauffmann, whose practice encompasses litigation, arbitration and mediation, and Luiz Cláudio Gonçalves Freire, who is based in the Rio de Janeiro office.
Responsables de la pratique:
Renato Moraes; Tatiana Kauffmann; Luiz Cláudio Gonçalves Freire
Les références
‘The excellence in quality, the technical and practical approach, and the direct and constant contact certainly set the firm apart.’
‘Renato Moraes and Tatiana Kaufman stand out.’
Principaux clients
Pérola
Gerdau
Grupo Jardiplan
Raízen Araraquara Açúcar e Ácool
Ipiranga Produtos de Petróleo
Abcon – Associação Brasileira das Concessionárias Privadas de Serviços Públicos de Água e Esgoto
Dommo Energia
Virtus Pay
The Valspar Corporation
Armac Logística
Dalablog Participações
Mzm Butantã
Itafos Arraias Mineração e Fertilizantes
Dover Fueling Solutions
Sherwim-Williams do Brasil
Stripe Brasil Soluções de Pagamento
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Grupo Gerdau on civil claims involving breaches of contracts.
- Assisting ABCON in judicial proceedings before the Superior Court of Justice to guarantee the enforcement of an arbitral award by the Sanitation Department.
- Acting for Pérola in a claim involving the collection of the Positive Net Present Value resulting from a Concession Agreement signed between the client and Companhia Docas do Estado de São Paulo.
CMT – Carvalho, Machado e Timm Advogados
CMT – Carvalho, Machado e Timm Advogados, which celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2022, is a popular choice for domestic companies in pre-litigation, judicial and administrative cases. Split between São Paulo and Porto Alegre, the team is trusted by a varied clientele with operations in the retail, technology, financial and agribusiness sectors. Luciano Benetti Timm heads up the national department, which is particularly active in contractual disputes. Tiago Faganello coordinates the litigation group in Rio Grande do Sul, while Danilo Brum De Magalhães oversees the São Paulo-based team.
Responsables de la pratique:
Luciano Benetti Timm
Les références
‘The office is a great business partner and has served us well. The availability of its team of lawyers and interactions are always very productive, always in the most varied themes and subjects that we work together.’
‘Our work is always focused on Tiago Faganello and Danilo Brum. It’s been years of partnership and both are great in terms of service, cordiality, creative solutions and partnership.’
Principaux clients
PPG Industrial do Brasil – Tintas e Vernizes
COFCO International Brasil
Melhoramentos CMPC
Parebem
Andritz Separation Indústria e Comércio de Equipamentos de Filtração
Indigo – Admiistradora Geral De Estacionamentos
Philip Morris do Brasil
Syngenta Proteção de Cultivos
Yara Brasil Fertilizantes
Stone Instituição de Pagamento
Google Brasil Internet
Principaux dossiers
- Engaged by COFCO International Brasil to enforce claims of around 15 contracts.
- Assisted Melhoramentos in a series of actions regarding the expansion of the company’s activities and its repercussions on the franchising contracts held.
- Engaged by Stone Pagamentos to demonstrate its compliance with all its obligations in the payment chain, and that the company cannot be jointly liable for the default by Bela Pagamentos.
Dias Carneiro Advogados
Demonstrating extensive experience in the construction, energy, life sciences, insurance and banking sectors, Dias Carneiro Advogados advises on the prevention and resolution of claims in the corporate and commercial spheres. Practice co-head Laura Mendes Bumachar also leads on restructuring and insolvency mandates. Fellow co-leaders Antonio Nachif and Álvaro Brito Arantes, both of whom are skilled in commercial litigation and credit recovery, are the other points of contact in the team.
Responsables de la pratique:
Laura Mendes Bumachar; Antonio Nachif; Álvaro Brito Arantes
Les références
‘Álvaro Brito assists us in litigation and credit recovery. In addition to knowing the client well, Álvaro is personally dedicated to the cases. He is at the forefront of legal actions, and is decisive in agreements, especially in hearings and dispatches.’
‘The high technical level of the services provided, due to the capacity of the team’s professionals, especially the partners, which makes the Firm stand out in terms of people, collaboration and innovation.’
‘Álvaro Arantes stands out in the team, a professional with deep technical knowledge.’
Principaux clients
AAK do Brasil Ind. e Com. de Óleos Vegetais
Acqio Holding Participações
Ambev
Apple Computer do Brasil
Arcadia Commodities Limited
Banco de Occidente
Bayer
Bomtrato-DDM Investimentos e Participações
Braskem
BRF
Control Union Brasil
Czarnikow Brasil
Dental Cremer Produtos Odontológicos
Emsenhuber Advogados Associados
Farmina Pet Foods Brasil
Grendene
Hempmeds Medicamentos do Brasil
Interpart Planejamento de Negócios Empresariais
MSA do Brasil Equipamentos e Instrumentos de Segurança
OLX – Bom Negócio Atividades de Internet
Oracle do Brasil Sistemas
Plural Banco Múltiplo
Raízen
Riot Games Serviços
Schneider Electric Brasil
Siemens Healthcare Diagnósticos
Solairedirect
Ubisoft Entertainment
UBS
Vestas do Brasil Energia Eólica
Vivareal Internet
Principaux dossiers
- Represents gaming manufacturers Ubisoft and Riot in a class action discussing the prohibition of loot boxes in Brazil.
- Represents Banco de Occidente in a cross-border collection lawsuit against Construtora Norberto Odebrecht.
- Acts for Raízen in pre-litigation and litigation against TAM, TAM Linhas Aéreas and LATAM Airlines Group regarding the fulfilment and enforcement of obligations stated on the fuel supply agreement.
Duarte Garcia, Serra Netto e Terra Advogados
Led by Daniel Gustavo Magnane Sanfins, Duarte Garcia, Serra Netto e Terra Advogados handles a varied caseload featuring civil litigation, pre-trial negotiations and enforcement proceedings, and is particularly recognised for its strength in disputes in the real estate sector. Practice head Sanfins specialises in civil proceedings and digital law. Other notable attorneys include Wilson de Toledo Silva Junior, who is recommended for civil, contractual and real estate cases; Antonio Carlos Petto Junior, a trusted advisor to the agribusiness and healthcare sectors; and associate Lucas Tavella Michelan.
Responsables de la pratique:
Daniel Gustavo Magnane Sanfins
Principaux clients
Prologis
JHSF
Home Health Fornecimento de Insfraestrutura de Apoio e Assistência ao Paciente no Domicílio
InterCement Brasil
Metrus – Instituto de Seguridade Social
Libra Group
Atena – Tecnologias em Energia Natural
Suzano
Cyrela Group
Copersucar – Cooperativa de Produtores de Cana-de-Açúcar, Açúcar e Álcool do Estado de São Paulo
Principaux dossiers
- Represents Metrus Instituto de Seguridade Social in a lawsuit filed by a human resources company.
- Acts for Capital Construções e Dragagens in a lawsuit filed against a public bank involving the termination of a contract.
- Represents the heirs and successors of a family in an action filed by the Tax Authority of the State of São Paulo regarding the property rights of a historic building.
Ernesto Borges Advogados
With a strong presence in Mato Grosso do Sul, Ernesto Borges Advogados offers representation to a plethora of clients in a range of contentious matters, from class actions to corporate, commercial and contractual disputes. Bernardo Rodrigues De Oliveira Castro handles a large volume of mandates in the banking and financial services sector, while power, energy and consumer lawsuits are core areas of activity for Walberto Laurindo De Oliveira Filho. Daniel Feitosa Naruto is another name to note in the practice, which also includes Eva Beatriz Blasco Xavier, a specialist in consumer litigation, Camila Henrique Leite, who is regularly engaged in banking and real estate-related cases, and Ana Carolina Cunha de Figueiredo.
Responsables de la pratique:
Bernardo Rodrigues de Oliveira Castro; Walberto Laurindo de Oliveira Filho; Daniel Feitosa Naruto
Principaux clients
Itaú Unibanco
Banco Bradesco
Banco BMG
Telefônica
C6 Bank
Alphaville Urbanismo
Energisa Mato Grosso do Sul – Distribuidora de Energia
Via
Ambev
SICREDI – Sistema de Crédito Cooperativo
Banco Cetelem
Tegra Incorporadora
Auren Energia
Grupo Cornélio Brennand
Votorantim Cimentos
Aegea Saneamento
Banco Inter
Porto Seguro Financiamentos
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Via in a declaratory action of non-existence of debt.
- Acted for C6 Bank in a claim that dealt with the unilateral closure of a bank account, in which the client had financial investments.
- Advised Telefônica on the removal of an injunction to prevent the operation of a mobile telephone signal distribution station in a municipality with almost 2 million inhabitants.
Felsberg Advogados
Felsberg Advogados acts for private and publicly-owned companies from the food and beverage, infrastructure, shipping, aviation, construction and energy sectors in a broad range of litigation matters. Its caseload, which features both domestic and cross-border cases, is populated by proceedings arising from M&A, commercial, corporate and financial disputes, as well as torts and insolvencies. The practice is under the joint leadership of Marcus Alexandre Matteucci Gomes and Eduardo Périllier, who brings together expertise in bankruptcy, judicial restructurings and corporate disputes.
Responsables de la pratique:
Marcus Alexandre Matteucci Gomes; Eduardo Périllier
Principaux clients
Parmalat
Lactalis do Brasil – Comércio, Importação e Exportação de Laticínios
Modec
Banco do Brasi
Equipav Engenharia
JVC Kenwood do Brasil Comércio de Eletrônicos
Interface
Principaux dossiers
- Acting for Parmalat in a trade mark dispute heard before the 32nd Civil State Court of São Paulo.
- Representing Equipav Engenharia in an environmental public civil action in the 1st Civil State Court of Campo Grande.
- Advises several shareholders of the Athens, Lugano, and San Marino FIDIC managed by Global Invest Asset Management and BNY Mellon Serviços Financeiros Distribuidora de Titulos e Valores Mobiliarios on a case before the 1st Business Court of Rio de Janeiro.
Galdino, Pimenta, Takemi, Ayoub, Salgueiro, Rezende de Almeida
With strong credentials in judicial and administrative proceedings, the litigation team at Galdino, Pimenta, Takemi, Ayoub, Salgueiro, Rezende de Almeida is equipped to act in corporate and contractual disputes in the banking, energy, oil and gas, construction, real estate and retail spaces. Cross-border corporate cases and credit recovery are among Rafael Pimenta‘s specialisms; he oversees the practice with civil litigator André Furquim Werneck and Pedro Murgel, a litigation and arbitration specialist. Diogo Rezende de Almeida has a strong track record in financial litigation, while Thiago Gonzalez Queiroz focuses on corporate disputes, and Yasmin Paiva is proficient in court-supervised restructurings and bankruptcies.
Responsables de la pratique:
Rafael Pimenta; André Furquim Werneck; Pedro Murgel
Les références
‘We are assisted by the team of Diogo Rezende de Almeida and over the years he has built a relationship of unrestricted trust based on his competence, quality of results and immediate availability whenever required. For us, he is the first reference in any contentious matter.’
‘Team of young specialists, committed and interested in the quick resolution of the problem. It is a team that serves its clients very well and offers solutions to complex problems.’
‘We are assisted in person by Diogo Rezende. He is extremely well educated, attentive and willing to solve problems.’
Principaux clients
Itau Unibanco
Banco Genial
Eletrobras
Starboard Partners
Banco BBM
Renova Energia
Angra Partners
Eletrobrás – Companhia Hidrelétrica do São Francisco (CHESF)
Banco Sistema
Log-In Logística Intermodal
China Construction Bank
LAAD Americas
Opportunity Private Equity
STX Desenvolvimento Imobiliário
Principaux dossiers
- Assisting Eletrobrás – Companhia Hidrelétrica do São Francisco (CHESF) in a claim for damages filed by a group of wind energy companies against the client for an alleged delay in the construction of a transmission line.
- Represents Banco Sistema in a debt enforcement action filed against a family of agribusiness entrepreneurs.
- Represents the Yduqs Group in approximately twenty class actions which were filed against multiple entities of the group, seeking the review of educational contracts due to the consequences of the Covid-19 lockdowns.
Gasparini, Nogueira de Lima, Barbosa e Freire Advogados
Jointly headed up by founding partner Pedro Paulo Wendel Gasparini and litigator Maysa Abrahao Tavares Verzola, Gasparini, Nogueira de Lima, Barbosa e Freire Advogados‘ litigation practice is active across the automotive, construction, infrastructure, education, energy, and food and beverage sectors. The group is noted for its in-depth knowledge of public law cases, contractual disputes and credit recovery claims, and is also well versed in IP, insurance and tort litigation. Co-leader Verzola is counsel of choice for financial institutions, concessionaires and investment funds, while Renata Mangueira de Souza is regularly sought out for her expertise in consumer litigation and cases concerning family and succession law.
Responsables de la pratique:
Pedro Paulo Wendel Gasparini; Maysa Abrahão Tavares Verzola
Principaux clients
AMC Serviços Educacionais
GPS Group
General Motors
Camargo Corrêa
ABB Group
Giorgio Armani Brasil
Siemens Healthcare Diagnósticos
Independência
Florespar Florestal
Sanchez Cano
Iron Mountain do Brasil
Inova Soluções
Mesto Brasil Indústria e Comércio
Siqueira Castro Advogados
Ambaar Serviços Auxiliares de Transporte Aéreo
Farmina Pet Foods
Globalpack Indústria e Comércio
Ambipar Response
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Empreendimentos Litorâneos in an eminent domain proceeding against Federal Union and INCRA.
- Represented ANCIVE in a lawsuit filed against IVECO claiming indemnification for all Brazilian dealerships of IVECO vehicles.
- Assisting Independência in its reorganisation proceedings, which involve hundreds of credit recovery claims.
Justen, Pereira, Oliveira & Talamini Advogados
Noted for its public law capabilities, Justen, Pereira, Oliveira & Talamini Advogados boasts expertise in litigation arising from public procurement, concessions and government contracts. The team, which has been particularly active in the transport, infrastructure and energy sectors, is jointly managed by Eduardo Talamini, who acts for government entities and private companies in judicial, administrative and arbitral proceedings, and Andre Guskow Cardoso, whose expertise extends to M&A, construction and anti-corruption claims. Associate Felipe Scripes Wladeck focuses on civil procedural law and arbitration.
Responsables de la pratique:
Eduardo Talamini; André Guskow Cardoso
Principaux clients
Autoviação Catarinense
Nec Latin America
Associação dos Procuradores do Estado de Santa Catarina (APROESC)
BRK Ambiental Participações
Ebisa Engenharia Brasileira Industria e Saneamento
Construtora A. Gaspar
Tecon Salvador
Federação das Empresas de Transporte de Passageiros dos Estados do PR e SC (FEPASC)
Concessionária Ecovia Caminho do Mar
Ecorodovias Infraestrutura e Logística
Principaux dossiers
- Represents NEC Latin America in a lawsuit seeking the annulment of a bid carried out by the Civil Police of Distrito Federal for the hiring of a civil identification system.
- Represents Associação dos Procuradores do Estado de Santa Catarina (APROESC) in a lawsuit involving a government act which has suspended the payment of part of the salary of the public attorneys of the State of Santa Catarina.
- Acted for Ebisa Engenharia Brasileira, Indústria e Saneamento in the challenging of a TCU (Court of Accounts) ruling for alleged fraud in biddings.
Madrona Fialho Advogados
Madrona Fialho Advogados – the result of the 2023 merger between Fialho Salles Advogados and Madrona Advogados – has a strong track record in public law cases, but its litigation experience also encompasses shareholder, construction and IP disputes. The department is jointly led by three partners in Belo Horizonte: Érico Andrade, a key contact for cases involving public procurement, PPPs and concessions; Leonardo Canabrava, who focuses on corporate law; and mediation, litigation and arbitration specialist Leonardo de Abreu Birchal; and three practitioners in São Paulo: João Carlos Toledo; Fábio Alem; and Luciano Velasque Rocha, the lattermost of whom has a wealth of experience in civil and commercial litigation.
Responsables de la pratique:
Érico Andrade; Fabio Alem; Leonardo Canabrava; Leonardo de Abreu Birchal; Luciano Velasque Rocha; João Carlos Toledo
Principaux clients
Usina Siderúrgicas De Minas Gerais – Usiminas
Inspira Mudança Participações
Hap Engenharia
Sisnergy – Soluções e Sistemas Integrados
SPE Terminal
Shareholders in the Petra Group
BRK Ambiental
AEGEA Saneamento
OECI Engenharia e Construção (Novonor Group)
Andrade Gutierrez Engenharia
Federação Nacional do Comércio de Combustíveis e de Lubrificantes
Associação Brasileira das Empresas Estaduais de Saneamento
Associação Brasileira das Concessionárias Privadas de Serviços Públicos de Água e Esgoto
GS Inima Brasil
Construtora Barbosa Mello
Cogna Educação
Marista Group
Up Brasil Administração e Serviços
Mascarenhas, Barbosa, Roscoe Construções
Axxiom Soluções Tecnológicas
Via Magna Construções E Empreendimentos
Mohallem Engenharia
LSM Participações
Parex Engenharia
Aliança Geração de Energia
ArcelorMittal
MB Negócios Digitais
Unicred Central MG Cooperativa Central de Economia e Crédito Mútuo dos Profissionais da Saúde de Nível Superior e Outros Segmentos de Crédito do Estado de Minas Gerais
Transagro
Montreal Informática
SumUp Soluções de Pagamento Brasil
Snef Serviços e Montagens
Álya Construtora
Metha Group
Labtest Diagnóstica
Phosfaz Fertilizantes
Meta
Meero do Brasil Serviços
Komatsu Brasil International
Construtora Trindade
Cia de Fiação e Tecidos Cedro e Cachoeira
Airtech International
Abbott Diagnósticos Rápidos
Hitachi Energy Brasil
ABB Automação
Magnesita Refratários
ABC Atacado Brasileiro da Construção
Engelmig Eletrica
Localiza Rent a Car
Rio Branco Alimentos
Principaux dossiers
- Acting for Engeform Engenharia in a lawsuit concerning a public bidding for a PPP project to modernise, expand, operate and maintain the public lighting network in Estância de Atibaia.
- Representing SumUp in a lawsuit against Google, Izettle, Mercadolivre.com and others involving the alleged sale and use of its trade marks.
- Represents Gustavo Faria in a series of proceedings concerning Stam Metalúrgica, including a claim against the company and the remaining shareholders.
Marchini Botelho Caselta Advogados
Focused on competition law and litigation, boutique firm Marchini Botelho Caselta Advogados is well placed to act in lawsuits challenging government and regulatory agencies, as well as corporate disputes, environmental claims and antitrust litigation. Showcasing expertise in proceedings before state and federal courts, Aurélio Marchini Santos oversees the practice with competition and dispute resolution expert Daniel Costa Caselta and Martim Della Valle, who splits his time between contentious matters and compliance. Associates Victor Adame and Cecilia Lerario are key individuals to note for corporate disputes.
Responsables de la pratique:
Aurélio Marchini Santos; Daniel Costa Caselta; Martim Della Valle
Les références
‘Firm with great professionalism.’
‘Victor Adame stands out for his communication skills and professionalism.’
‘The excellence in quality, technical knowledge and practical approach. Direct and constant contact with partners sets the firm apart.’
Principaux clients
VLI Group
White Martins Gases Industriais
Sherwin-Williams
Voestalpine VAE GmbH
CRH Brasil
John Deere do Brasil
Atem’s Distribuidora de Petróleo
Electrolux do Brasil
Associação Cemitérios Privados de São Paulo – ACEMBRA
Sindicato dos Cemitérios e Crematórios Particulares do Brasil – SINCEP
Amar Assistência em Seguros
Abril Comunicações
Transocean Brasil
Elemidia Consultoria e Serviços de Marketing
O Estado de S. Paulo (Estadão)
Technip FMC (FMC Technologies)
Terminal Portuário de Angra dos Reis
Ceras Johnson
Principaux dossiers
- Advising FNS on two claims against a publicly-owned company to seek damages and specific performance of the obligation of repairing defects on rails and sleepers on FNS’s railway track.
- Assisting Ultrafértil in several claims to ensure the continuation of the construction of a confined aquatic disposal cell.
- Representing White Martins in a lawsuit to annul a R$1,76bn fine imposed by CADE.
Muriel Advogados
Entirely devoted to dispute resolution, Muriel Advogados is a ‘go-to for any complex judicial or arbitral proceeding‘, particularly excelling in disputes in the infrastructure, construction, energy, healthcare and corporate spaces. The ‘technical, analytical and very experienced‘ team is under the joint leadership of Marcelo Muriel, whose experience in high-profile domestic and cross-border litigation spans three decades, and Danilo Orenga, noted for commercial, corporate and contractual conflicts. Associate Yasmim Fortes ‘deserves praise for her quality and potential‘.
Responsables de la pratique:
Marcelo Muriel; Danilo Orenga
Les références
‘Muriel Advogados is a go-to for any complex judicial or arbitral proceeding. They have a deep knowledge of so many aspects of the law that you can be sure to always have the best strategy possible.’
‘High level of legal knowledge. High level of argumentation and contextualisation with appropriate concatenation of the various circumstances correlated with other disputes.’
‘Danilo Orenga Conceição: excellent coordination of the line of thought, strategy and line of action in different processes.’
Principaux clients
Siemens
Acciona Construcción
Amico Saúde
Alice Operadora
Dryclean Usa do Brasil Lavanderias
Jive Investments
Andritz Hydro
Star Participações Rio Preto
Nordex Energy
Brascod – Comércio, Importação E Exportação (Grupo Rui Costa e Sousa)
Jonas Birger Arquitetura
Souza Cruz
Principaux dossiers
- Represents Amico Saúde in an enforcement proceeding filed by Banco Santos.
- Acts for Brascod Comércio e Exportação in a compensation lawsuit against Vifrio arising from a commercial partnership.
- Advises an individual in civil and criminal proceedings filed by J&F Investimentos concerning an interview given by the client to a major Brazilian newspaper.
Schmidt, Lourenço & Kingston Advogados
Noted for its ‘technical capacity and commitment to the client‘, Schmidt, Lourenço & Kingston Advogados has a well-established presence in the Rio de Janeiro market, and is singled out for its ‘strong performance in litigation matters arising from infrastructure disputes and public law in general‘. Founding partner Gustavo da Rocha Schmidt acts for private and publicly-held companies in high-profile cases. The ‘attentive‘ Alexandre Kingston is another name to note in the team, along with Eliana da Costa Lourenço and Eliane Zoghbi. Public law-related disputes, especially matters in the oil and gas, infrastructure and construction sectors, are a core area of focus for Michel Grumach.
Responsables de la pratique:
Gustavo da Rocha Schmidt; Alexandre Kingston; Eliana da Costa Lourenço; Eliane Zoghbi; Michel Grumach
Les références
‘Team with a strong performance in litigation matters arising from infrastructure disputes and public law in general.’
‘Gustavo da Rocha Schmidt is very talented and firmly positioned in the search for a positive and favourable resolution for his clients.’
‘The firm stands out for its technical capacity and commitment to the client.’
Principaux clients
Leste
Elfe
Unysis
YDUQS
Supervia
LafargeHolcim
Ipiranga
XP Investimentos
Nova Rio
Zamboni
Opportunity
Ternium
Multiplan
Light
ABRAGET
Wrobel
JC Decaux
Principaux dossiers
- Advises Leste Litigation Finance on a R$7bn suit.
- Acting for Ipiranga in strategic disputes in the fuel distribution sector.
- Advising Elfe on disputes against Petrobras.
Siqueira, Bottrel, Almeida e Silva Advogados
At Siqueira, Bottrel, Almeida e Silva Advogados, the litigation group ‘manages to combine technical capacity with strategy‘, providing advice to a varied client base on disputes that cover administrative, corporate and civil law. Core areas of strength for the team include judicial proceedings in the public law and energy segments. Co-head Antonio Cesar Siqueira ‘stands out for his experience and knowledge of dispute resolution methods‘; civil and corporate disputes as well as court-supervised reorganisations are among his specialisms. Luisa Bottrel, who has previously served as a first instance judge and a justice for the Rio de Janeiro State Court of Appeals, and Mariana Siqueira, who splits her time between litigation and mediation matters, are other key contacts.
Responsables de la pratique:
Antonio Cesar Siqueira; Luisa Bottrel; Francisco de Almeida e Silva; Mariana Siqueira; Pedro de Andrade Figueira
Les références
‘Excellent professionals with results above expectations.’
‘Antonio Siqueira and Mariana Siqueira are excellent professionals, have a deep knowledge of the law, especially in litigation. They are objective, strategic and very determined.’
‘The firm manages to combine technical capacity with strategy and excellent access to the judiciary.’
Principaux clients
VoiceAge EVS
Refinaria de Manguinhos – Em Recuperação Judicial
Capella – Fundo de Investimentos em Direitos Creditórios Não Padronizados
Linhas de Taubaté Transmissora de Energia
Investimentos em Participações – Invepar
Linha Amarela – LAMSA
Fundação Getulio Vargas
CELSE – Centrais Elétricas de Sergipe
Net Courier Encomendas Expressas
Uni Empreendimentos
G-5 Credijus Créditos Judiciais Fundo de Investimento em Direitos Creditórios Não Padronizados
Tribunal de Justiça do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
Banco Industrial do Brasil
SM Machado Comércio de Tecidos Eireli – EPP
Consórcio Intersul de Transportes
Consórcio Transcarioca de Transportes
Consórcio Internorte de Transportes
Consórcio Santa Cruz de Transportes
Light Serviços de Eletricidade
Cerrado Elfriede SL
Principaux dossiers
- Assists Invepar in several administrative and judicial disputes against the municipality of Rio de Janeiro regarding the concession contract signed between MRJ and Lamsa, Invepar’s subsidiary.
- Acts for Manguinhos in a case against the Rio de Janeiro state regarding damages caused by an unlawful decree that ordered the expropriation of Manguinhos’ headquarters.
- Advises the Rio de Janeiro State Court on two Direct Unconstitutionality Lawsuits before the Supreme Court, the first regarding budget restrictions and the second regarding judicial fees.
Ulhôa Canto, Rezende e Guerra Advogados
With a strong following from the banking and energy sectors, Ulhôa Canto, Rezende e Guerra Advogados continues to be engaged in complex contentious matters in highly regulated industries involving civil, commercial and corporate law. Telecoms, real estate and infrastructure clients also recurrently turn to the team, which is overseen by Marcelo Beltrao Da Fonseca. At the associate level, Thais Schiavoni Guarnieri Silva Reynol specialises in judicial and arbitral proceedings concerning the power sector, consumer rights and corporate issues, while Danilo Romera Luqueze focuses on credit recovery and court-supervised reorganisations.
Responsables de la pratique:
Marcelo Beltrão da Fonseca
Principaux clients
Enel – Eletropaulo Metropolitana Eletrecidade de São Paulo
China Tree Gorges Brasil Energia
Itaú Unibanco
Votorantim
Ultracargo
CESP – Companhia Energética de São Paulo
Banco Bradesco
Aliansce Sonae Shopping Center
Associação dos Aposentados Participantes da Eletros – APEL
Braskem
Principaux dossiers
- Assisting Eletropaulo Metropolitana Eletrecidade de São Paulo in five lawsuits concerning the charge of tariff for poles and electricity distribution lines installed over highways under a public service concession.
- Acted for China Three Gorges Brasil Energia in a lawsuit against the Federal Government.
- Assisting Itaú in a writ of execution filed against guarantors.