Rafael Barroso Fontelles, founding partner of BFBM – Barroso Fontelles, Barcellos, Mendonça & Associados, has more than 20 years of experience in dispute resolution and a strong track record in high-value litigation before courts nationwide, including the superior courts. He is particularly focused on representing leading Brazilian banks, such as Banco Bradesco, and advises on commercial, consumer, and constitutional disputes. Fontelles also acts for clients in the construction, digital, and telecoms sectors.

Marcelo Gandelman, founding partner at Gandelman & Costa Dias Advogados, has extensive experience in judicial and arbitral proceedings in Brazil and abroad, with a focus on the energy, construction, and financial sectors. He is highly skilled in managing high-stakes corporate, commercial, and financial disputes and is adept at handling cases before Brazil's higher courts.

Lucas Mayall, partner at Maneira Advogados, leads the firm’s dispute resolution team and is well regarded for his commercial litigation practice. He represents major companies in judicial and arbitration proceedings in Brazil and abroad, with particular expertise in contract, corporate, and consumer disputes, as well as cases in the telecoms and energy sectors.

Sérgio Machado Terra, co-head of the litigation department at Terra Tavares Ferrari Elias Rosa Advogados, is an experienced disputes lawyer specialising in strategic judicial cases and arbitrations involving both private and corporate law. He represents clients from a wide range of industries, including oil and gas, telecoms, healthcare and mining in commercial, corporate and civil disputes.

Luiz Rodrigues Wambier from Wambier, Yamasaki, Bevervanço & Lobo Advogados is an esteemed dispute resolution partner with deep expertise in civil procedural law. Wambier’s clients mostly operate in the financial sector, although he also has a strong presence in the telecoms, energy, infrastructure and manufacturing industries. With over 35 years of experience in contentious matters, he is skilled in handling judicial proceedings before Brazil’s superior courts, namely the STJ and STF.

Mariana Zonenschein, founding partner at Zonenschein Advocacia, has extensive experience in strategic litigation, with expertise spanning IP, credit recovery, contractual, inheritance, and commercial disputes. She represents medium and large companies across sectors such as steel, finance, entertainment, fashion, services, and consumer goods. Zonenschein is particularly recognised for her work in entertainment law, having acted in high-profile lawsuits involving well-known performers.

Rodrigo Figueiredo da Silva Cotta, founder and co-managing partner at Salomão Advogados, has extensive experience in complex dispute resolution, encompassing both litigation and arbitration, as well as advisory work. He frequently acts in high-value cross-border matters, with a focus on the oil and gas, maritime, energy, infrastructure, and engineering sectors, and is particularly recognised for his expertise in contractual disputes.

Rafael da Costa Dias, co-founder of Gandelman & Costa Dias Advogados, is a seasoned disputes lawyer with notable experience advising clients in the oil and gas sector and in investment fund-related disputes. He is recognised for his expertise in corporate litigation and regularly acts in high-profile arbitration proceedings.

Leonardo Espíndola is the founding partner of Leonardo Espíndola Advogados, which was established in late 2022. Espíndola is particularly active in the oil and gas, sanitation and naval industries, although he also advises clients from the banking, real estate and healthcare sectors. Espindola’s practice predominantly centres on judicial and arbitration proceedings arising from public, civil, business and corporate law disputes.

Luis Felipe Salomão Filho, partner at Salomão Advogados, is a seasoned litigator with extensive experience in complex disputes, particularly in the oil and gas and maritime sectors. He also has strong expertise in judicial reorganisation and recovery proceedings. His practice covers contractual, insurance, shareholder, corporate, and IP disputes, with notable strength in handling appellate-level cases.

Mello Torres' dispute resolution co-head Sergio André Laclau is adept in both domestic and international arbitration, as well as complex litigation involving a range of sectors. He is regularly engaged by clients in the aviation, telecoms, pharmaceutical, energy, financial services, and infrastructure sectors. Laclau advises on shareholder, contractual, and post-M&A disputes, as well as class actions.

Pedro Ivo Mello, co-founder of Raphael Miranda | Mello | Raposo | Barbosa Advogados, is recognised for his expertise in insurance litigation, particularly representing policyholders in loss adjustment proceedings. He also advises clients in judicial cases, arbitration, and civil and commercial mediations across sectors including energy, oil and gas, mining, real estate, and construction.

Raphael Miranda, founding partner at Raphael Miranda | Mello | Raposo | Barbosa Advogados, has over 25 years' experience in dispute resolution, with expertise in litigation, arbitration, and mediation across sectors including insurance, energy, financial markets, oil and gas, and mining. He is particularly well regarded for managing high-value civil liability cases, as well as commercial and administrative litigation.

Antonio Pedro Raposo, one of the founding partners at Raphael Miranda | Mello | Raposo | Barbosa Advogados, stands out for his expertise in civil, administrative and commercial litigation. His practice also covers arbitration proceedings and mediation. Raposo is particularly active in disputes involving banking, mining and insurance law, as well as contractual, construction and real estate issues.

Alexandre Schiller, partner at Dickstein Advogados and co-head of the dispute resolution team, acts in both arbitration and litigation with a focus on business and civil law. He excels in regulatory disputes across sectors such as energy, telecoms, pharmaceuticals, oil and gas, mining, and transport, and frequently represents clients in administrative proceedings before government bodies at all levels.

Pedro Seixas, partner at Leonardo Espíndola Advogados, specialises in civil and commercial litigation, advising clients across multiple sectors, particularly in oil and gas, where he represents major players such as PRIO. His practice also covers disputes in environmental and family law, real estate, and M&A. Seixas handles consumer lawsuits and represents Banco Santander in a variety of judicial proceedings.

Leonardo Platais Brasil Teixeira, partner at Ciari Moreira Advogados, has extensive experience in litigation and arbitration proceedings arising from corporate, commercial and contractual disputes. He is regularly engaged by domestic and international clients from a wide range of sectors, including retail, telecoms, infrastructure, technology and construction. Recent highlights include acting for Claro in a consumer class action filed by the Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office in Goiás, successfully overturning collective moral damages of R$54 million.

Ana Tereza Basilio, partner at Basilio Advogados, is a highly experienced disputes lawyer with a strong focus on strategic litigation, restructuring, and insolvency matters. She is frequently retained by leading companies in the retail and telecom sectors, as well as by major players in the transport and insurance industries. Basílio is widely recognised for her expertise in judicial reorganisation, with recent highlights including her work advising Oi and Americanas in their high-profile judicial reorganisation processes.

Camila Mendes Vianna Cardoso, partner at Kincaid | Mendes Vianna Advogados, is a reference in the market for disputes involving the maritime sector. Her practice covers all aspects of shipping and logistics, with leading industry players seeking her advice on litigation and arbitration, particularly in matters involving contracts and charter agreements. She also has significant experience advising on energy projects related to LNG and FRSU vessels.

Flavia Cristofaro, co-head of the litigation department at BSBC Advogados, has extensive expertise in civil and commercial law matters. She advises clients across infrastructure, energy, transport, real estate, food and beverage, and entertainment, regularly handling class actions and administrative proceedings. Cristofaro is also well regarded in arbitration, where she acts both as counsel and arbitrator.

Rosangela Delgado, co-head of the dispute resolution group at COSRO, acts for companies across various sectors, including food and beverage, consumer goods, energy, retail, technology and life sciences, in disputes related to regulatory, commercial and consumer rights issues, as well as civil liability. Delgado has a wealth of experience in pre-litigation, judicial, and arbitration matters, and also handles administrative proceedings before regulatory agencies and the Public Prosecutor’s Office.

Raphael Donato, head of the dispute resolution practice at Terciotti Andrade Gomes Donato Advogados, advises clients across industries such as infrastructure, oil and gas, energy, fashion, defence, and sports. He represents domestic and international companies in litigation and arbitration arising from business transactions, construction projects, and probate matters.

André Lima, co-head of the litigation department at PVS Advogados – Pimentel, Vega, Smilgin, Souza, Lima Advogados, is active in contentious matters involving both private and public law. He regularly advises on litigation proceedings involving the construction, oil and gas, energy and retail sectors. Lima is also well placed to assist with constitutional, administrative and regulatory cases, including public civil actions and administrative proceedings.

Pedro  Murgel, partner at Coelho Murgel Atherino Advogados, is regularly engaged by clients operating in the defence, construction, real estate,  infrastructure and banking sectors, including Banco BTG Pactual and Banco Santander. Murgel handles pre-litigation, litigation and arbitration proceedings, while often advising on bankruptcy proceedings and credit recovery claims.

Bruno Barreto de Teixeira, partner at LDCM Advogados, is particularly noted for his extensive experience in cross-border disputes, with expertise in both litigation and arbitration. Arbitration is a key area of strength, and he frequently handles contractual and corporate claims across a wide range of sectors, including oil and gas, construction, real estate, telecoms, and technology.

Dennys Zimmermann, partner at insurance and reinsurance boutique RPZ em associação com a Kennedys, has extensive experience in complex insurance litigation and is recognised for his expertise in liability claims and loss adjustment. He is particularly noted for his work in M&A and cyber insurance, and advises a wide range of insurers and reinsurers both in Brazil and internationally.

Paulo Ferreira Chor, co-head of the dispute resolution team at Lobo & Lira Advogados, specialises in civil, corporate, and real estate litigation. He is also recognised for his expertise in credit recovery, with experience across sectors including energy, pension funds, and real estate. Recently, he represented Planner Corretora de Valores S.A. in a collection lawsuit against the Brazilian Federation of Hospitals (FBH).

Yuri Maciel Araujo, a partner at Terra Tavares Ferrari Elias Rosa Advogados, handles a wide range of contentious matters for clients operating in the healthcare, telecoms, electricity and sanitation sectors. Araujo is proficient in litigation and arbitration, and regularly handles contractual, consumer law, enforcement, IP and commercial disputes.

Talita Castro Ayres is a partner at Siqueira Castro – Advogados and regularly advises on lawsuits involving contractual breaches, damages claims, and administrative and environmental law. She represents major clients in the construction, oil and gas, and agribusiness sectors. Combining litigation and arbitration expertise, Ayres is also recognised for her strong capabilities in pre-litigation and alternative dispute resolution matters.

Daniela Bessone, founding partner at BSBC Advogados, brings over 30 years of experience in civil and corporate law. She is highly skilled in strategic litigation before both judicial and administrative bodies, with particular expertise in disputes involving mining, corporate matters, and intellectual property.

Carlos Roberto Siqueira Castro, founding partner at Siqueira Castro – Advogados, is a highly experienced disputes lawyer with recognised expertise in regulatory, constitutional, and public law cases. He advises clients operating in a wide range of industries, particularly oil and gas, energy and mining, where he has represented some of the biggest names in the market. Castro also has a strong track record in proceedings before Brazil’s superior courts.

Ronaldo Cramer, partner at Nunes Ferreira, Vianna Araújo, Cramer, Duarte Advogados, is a seasoned disputes lawyer with experience across a wide range of industries. His clients include major international companies such as L’Oréal and KPMG, as well as leading domestic players in retail, sports, and finance. Recently, he acted in a dispute against the state of Rio de Janeiro involving a water and sanitation concession agreement.

Daniela Soares Domingues, co-head of the dispute resolution department at Siqueira Castro – Advogados,  represents clients across a wide range of sectors, particularly energy, infrastructure, mining and transport, in high-stakes litigation and arbitration proceedings. With over two decades of experience in contentious matters, she excels particularly in civil, public, and procedural law issues. Domingues is currently representing mining company BHP in several high-value environmental liability lawsuits.

Osmar Berardo Carneiro da Cunha Filho, head of the dispute resolution department at NMK Advogados, represents clients in litigation before local, state, and federal courts, as well as regulatory agencies. He is best known for his work in commercial litigation and regulatory disputes, while also handling matters involving credit recovery, labour, insurance, public concessions, environmental issues, and white-collar crime. His client base includes major shipping companies and sports clubs in Rio de Janeiro, alongside businesses in the media, infrastructure, energy, health, and education sectors.

Paula Mello Franco, partner at Guedes Tavares Advogados, possesses significant experience in the prevention and resolution of complex contentious matters. Her expertise covers both litigation and arbitration, where she acts for companies across the oil and gas, transport, beverages, retail, insurance, energy, engineering and infrastructure sectors. She is particularly adept at handling cases concerning contractual issues, corporate law, impropriety, public civil actions and civil liability.

Demian Guedes, founding partner at Guedes Tavares Advogados, advises domestic and international clients in sectors such as oil and gas, infrastructure, sanitation, construction, engineering, and transport. He has particular expertise in public law disputes, representing clients before Brazil’s higher courts as well as in administrative proceedings before audit courts, the Public Prosecutor’s Office, and regulatory agencies. Guedes is also experienced in arbitration.

Rodrigo Cavalcante Moreira, co-founding partner of LDCM Advogados, advises a broad range of clients, including major players in the construction and infrastructure sectors, on domestic and cross-border disputes. He has strong expertise in contractual claims and is also highly experienced in contentious matters arising from M&A and corporate issues. Moreira acts in both judicial and arbitral proceedings.

BCW - Brandão Couto, Wigderowitz e Pessoa Advogados' Carlos Alexandre Guimarães Pessoa is a disputes lawyer with a practice covering consumer class actions, IP, real estate, commercial, and environmental law. He advises clients in the tobacco, telecoms, retail, mining and food and beverage sectors, including big international players like Mondelez and Whirlpool. Pessoa is also experienced in arbitration proceedings.

Thiago Gonzalez Queiroz, partner at Galdino, Pimenta, Takemi, Ayoub, Salgueiro, Rezende de Almeida, has significant experience in judicial reorganisation as well as corporate and civil litigation, including cases before the superior courts. He advises large banks and companies operating in a diverse range of sectors, including energy, infrastructure and healthcare. Eletrobras and Banco BTG Pactual are some of his most prominent clients.

Renato Faig Rocha, partner at BFBM – Barroso Fontelles, Barcellos, Mendonça & Associados, has extensive experience in banking litigation and is also recognised for his strong performance in consumer lawsuits. He is regularly engaged by leading Brazilian banks, as well as clients in the media, fintech, and transport sectors.

Fabio Farias Campista, partner at CMARTINS Advogados, focuses on judicial and arbitral proceedings, with particular strength in civil litigation. While his client base is anchored in the financial sector, he is also active in disputes involving construction, telecoms, and retail.

Arthur Rossi Simões Carvalho, founding partner at Andre Teixeira, Rossi, Andrade & Saadi, is a seasoned disputes lawyer with a background in business, civil and tax law. Carvalho’s clients operate in a wide range of industries, including logistics, retail, agribusiness and finance. He particularly stands out for his strong track record in corporate and shareholder disputes.

Rafael Gaia Edais Pepe, partner at Andre Teixeira, Rossi, Andrade & Saadi, specialises in civil litigation and administrative law. He advises clients in the oil and gas, renewables, services, and logistics sectors and is particularly recognised for his work in strategic litigation, class actions and cases involving public entities.

Leonardo Coelho Ribeiro, a partner at Braz, Coelho, Veras, Lessa e Bueno Advogados and co-head of the infrastructure department, combines disputes expertise with deep knowledge of public law, making him particularly skilled in handling conflicts involving public contracts. His client base spans a broad range of infrastructure industries, with a strong focus on railroads, ports, energy, and shipping.

Mário Azevedo, partner at CMARTINS Advogados, advises clients in civil litigation and arbitration proceedings, with a focus on the energy, banking, construction, and insurance sectors.

João Pedro Brígido, partner at BBL Advogados, focuses his practice on dispute resolution, representing clients primarily in the technology sector, as well as in energy, banking, and construction. He specialises in litigation involving public and private contracts, corporate law, and non-contractual civil liability.

Daniel Becker Paes Barreto Pinto, founding partner at BBL Advogados, combines expertise in litigation, data protection, and technology, making him a trusted adviser to clients in fintech, digital marketplaces, and e-commerce. He also counsels companies in banking, insurance, and manufacturing. Pinto is well regarded for his work in public civil actions, consumer law disputes, and contractual claims.