Gasparini, Nogueira de Lima e Barbosa Advogados > São Paulo, Brazil > Firm Profile

Gasparini, Nogueira de Lima e Barbosa Advogados > The Legal 500 Rankings

Brazil > Corporate and M&A: Mid-market Tier 3

Mid-size companies from the manufacturing, agribusiness, retail, services, education and IT sectors regularly seek out Gasparini, Nogueira de Lima e Barbosa Advogados’ assistance in the context of domestic and multijurisdictional business transactions. Its workload primarily consists of an array of M&A deals, commercial contracts and corporate restructurings; corporate governance is another area of expertise for the ‘helpful and professional team’. Skilled in M&A, corporate law, contracts and estate planning, Marcus Phelipe Barbosa de Souza is well versed in the structuring of inbound and outbound investments. He heads up the practice with Felipe Mavignier and Paula Taira Horiuti, both of whom have a wealth of experience in transactional and consulting matters.

Brazil > Labour and employment Tier 3

The labour and employment practice at Gasparini, Nogueira de Lima e Barbosa Advogados is a popular destination for power and construction clients looking for guidance in the full array of employment matters, notably negotiations with labour unions. Highlighted for its 'in-depth knowledge of labour issues', the group is also well versed in litigation cases brought by the Public Attorney's Office and claims involving C-level executives. Leading the practice, Ricardo Christophe Da Rocha Freire is engaged in preventive matters, high-profile litigation, and due diligence proceedings. Associate Paula Boschesi Barros handles both consulting and contentious mandates. André Rodrigues Schioser is no longer at the firm.

Tax > Tax litigation Tier 4

Tax > Tax advisory Tier 6

Gasparini, Nogueira de Lima e Barbosa Advogados has established itself as popular choice for high-stakes judicial and administrative tax disputes, with cases often reaching the Supreme Court. Commended for its ‘agility’, ‘remarkable legal knowledge and transparency’, the practice fields strong credentials in tax planning, often acting for domestic and international companies in transactional and day-to-day matters. High-net-worth individuals also turn to the group for assistance in tax-related estate planning and succession issues. Francisco Nogueira De Lima Neto demonstrates ‘great seniority’ and is backed by a team of ‘very competent’ associates.

Brazil > Dispute Resolution: Litigation Tier 7

Jointly headed up by founding partner Pedro Paulo Wendel Gasparini and litigator Maysa Abrahao Tavares Verzola, Gasparini, Nogueira de Lima e Barbosa 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.