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Wongtschowski Kleiman Advogados Offices
AV. BRIG. FARIA LIMA 1309
SÃO PAULO
Brazil
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Wongtschowski Kleiman Advogados > The Legal 500 Rankings
Brazil > Dispute Resolution: Litigation Tier 5
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.Practice head(s):
Vânia Wongtschowski Kleiman; Marília Canto Gusso; Juliana Brotto de Barros Milaré; Domingos Fernando Refinetti
Testimonials
‘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.’
‘Domingos Fernando Refinetti is the partner responsible for conducting our processes. His technical level and commitment make all the difference, not to mention all his experience of more than 40 years in law. The team is completed by young and brilliant lawyers Larissa Galvanin and Maria Victória Cury, together with partner Marília Canto.’
Key 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
Work highlights
- 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.
Brazil > Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Tier 6
Clients turn to dispute resolution boutique Wongtschowski Kleiman Advogados for ‘its excellent performance in complex cases‘ of national and international significance. Singled out for its ‘understanding of the Brazilian legal system and the procedural issues involved in arbitration proceedings’, the group is especially active in construction, real estate, technology and corporate disputes, including post-M&A arbitration. Founding partner Vânia Wongtschowski Kleiman possesses a strong reputation in the market given her longstanding experience in complex arbitral proceedings involving real estate, corporate and banking contracts, as well as the construction and retail sectors. Marília Canto Gusso has worked on several arbitration matters involving the technology, consumer goods and construction sectors, while Juliana Brotto De Barros Milaré excels in real estate cases. Domingos Fernando Refinetti, who primarily focuses on litigation, ‘stands out for his technical knowledge‘.Practice head(s):
Vânia Wongtschowski Kleiman; Marília Canto Gusso; Juliana Brotto de Barros Milaré; Domingos Fernando Refinetti
Testimonials
‘WK’s team is highly qualified. Its professionals have extensive experience and knowledge of arbitration. Additionally, they are very attentive and available to meet clients’ expectations.’
‘I would like to highlight the technical capacity of Vânia Wongtschowski Kleiman.’
‘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, its professionals. Their level of experience and availability make a difference.’
‘Domingos Fernando Refinetti stands out for his technical knowledge.’
‘The arbitration team at Wongtschowski Kleiman Advogados stands out for its excellent performance in complex cases, both domestic and international. It has a remarkable understanding of the Brazilian legal system and the procedural issues involved in arbitration proceedings.’
‘Vânia Wongtschowski Kleiman stands out for the exceptional coordination of her team and for her excellent performance as a lawyer in arbitration proceedings. Domingos Fernando Refinetti is a great arbitrator.’
Key clients
Fimer
H. Aidar Pavimentação e Obras
Wongtschowski Kleiman Advogados > Firm Profile
WK Advogados is Brazilian wide law firm. We are specialized in preventing and solving complex disputes.
Founded in 2006, we are a young but highly experienced firm. We have a united professional team who are recognized as having many years of experience within other national and international law firms. As well as being well prepared, available and up-to-date, there is something we are really good at: we are experts in our fields. We add value to our clients decision making, simplifying technical matters, focusing on the prevention of problems and, whenever necessary, solving their difficulties through clear, objective opinions and in favor of its business. We believe in partnership and customized service as indispensable conditions to satisfy everyone we serve.
Our collaborative model allows us to propose solutions focused on the interests of each of our clients in a personalized way. The proximity we seek with our clients and partners is part of our culture. We value the well-being and quality of life of all the professionals who form our team, an attitude that is reflected in our work environment and productivity. In line with the mission of our firm and the internal developed collaborative model, we have created a pro bono project called WK Social, which is nothing more than a reflection of what we expect for our country’s future. We are constantly searching for a more just and egalitarian society, by analyzing the current economic, social and environmental impacts.
Through these above commitments, we believe that it is possible to truly help our clients and positively transform our society as a whole.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
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| Arbitration, Civil Litigation and Regulatory | Vânia Wongtschowski | vania@wkadvogados.com | +55 (11) 3818-5555 |
| Arbitration, Civil Litigation and Regulatory | Rubens Opice | rubens@wkadvogados.com | +55 (11) 3818-5555 |
| Arbitration, Civil Litigation, Dispute Prevention and Regulatory | Marília Canto Gusso | marilia@wkadvogados.com | +55 (11) 3818-5555 |
| Arbitration, Civil Litigation and Consumer Law | Juliana Brotto Milaré | juliana@wkadvogados.com | +55 (11) 3818-5555 |
| Arbitration, Bankruptcy, Civil Litigation and Dispute Prevention | Domingos Fernando Refinetti | domingos.refinetti@wkadvogados.com | +55 (11) 3818-5555 |
| Arbitration, Civil Litigation and Dispute Prevention | Patrícia Paoliello Lamaneres | patricia.lamaneres@wkadvogados.com | +55 (11) 3818-5555 |
Lawyer Profiles
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Mrs Juliana Brotto Milaré | Partner | View Profile |
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Mrs Marília Canto Gusso | Partner | View Profile |
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Mr Domingos Fernando Refinetti | Partner | View Profile |
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Mr Rubens Opice | Partner | View Profile |
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Mrs Patrícia Paoliello Lamaneres Binnie | Partner | View Profile |
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Mrs Vânia Wongtschowski Kleiman | Partner | View Profile |