With notable strength in the energy, mining, telecoms and automobile segments, Rolim, Viotti, Goulart, Cardoso Advogados frequently handles complex litigation involving corporate and commercial matters. The group is particularly known for its expertise in disputes related to regulatory matters, real estate and consumer law. Heading the practice is Helvécio Franco Maia Júnior, who draws on over 20 years of experience in franchise dealership agreements, regulatory matters in the energy and telecoms industries, and mining contracts. At the associate level, Patrícia Pilo Bittencourt Redig is a key contact for disputes related to vehicle distribution agreements.

With a longstanding reputation in the Belo Horizonte market, Humberto Theodoro Jr. Sociedade de Advogados is particularly known for its strong expertise in dispute resolution. The group is a port of call for clients from the banking, mining, technology and real estate sectors seeking assistance with litigation and arbitration proceedings involving corporate and commercial matters. Key names include Humberto Theodoro Junior, Juliana Cordeiro de Faria and Humberto Theodoro Neto.

With notable expertise in administrative and judicial disputes as well as corporate and commercial arbitration and mediation, Tolentino Advogados S/C is a popular choice for clients from the banking, agribusiness, logistics, mining and telecoms sectors. The dispute resolution team’s leadership is split between Augusto Tolentino, who has over 30 years of experience in complex litigation and arbitration cases; procedural law expert Cláudia Ferraz, who often represents clients before the appellate courts; and Daniel Freitas Drumond Bento, whose expertise spans corporate transactions and arbitration.

At Vilas Boas, Lopes e Frattari Advogados, the dispute resolution team excels in civil and commercial litigation, often representing companies from the automotive, telecoms, mining, construction and energy segments in strategic and sensitive cases, including those before the superior courts in Brasília. The group is also noted for its expertise in arbitration and corporate reorganisation proceedings. The practice is jointly led by Daniel Vilas Boas, who focuses on commercial and civil law disputes; Leonardo Martins Wykrota, whose expertise spans public and procedure law; and Christian Lopes, a key contact for arbitration and mediation involving corporate matters and commercial contracts.

Showcasing particular strength in arbitration and mediation, Grebler Advogados is a popular choice for clients seeking assistance with proceedings involving M&A, international sales of goods and equipment, and real estate matters. Another area of expertise for the practice is judicial disputes related to corporate insolvency and anti-competitive practices. The team is jointly led by founding partner and arbitration expert Eduardo Grebler and Eduardo Mohallem, who has extensive experience in litigation and arbitration involving commercial contracts, IP and civil liability.

With notable expertise in judicial and administrative disputes involving mining and environmental matters, the dispute resolution team at Sion Advogados often attracts clients from the energy, infrastructure, oil and gas, logistics and mining industries. Bernardo Pessoa, whose expertise spans commercial litigation and arbitration, regulatory matters and real estate disputes, leads the practice. Another key name in the team is founding partner Alexandre Sion, who has more than 20 years of experience assisting national and international clients with large energy and infrastructure projects.

Praised for ‘its close relationship with clients' and 'technical quality’, Henrique Mourão Advocacia is frequently turned to by national and international clients in arbitration and litigation involving commercial disputes. The team is also active in administrative proceedings before the federal and state audit courts. The department is jointly led by founding partner Henrique Mourão Advocacia, who has over 30 years of experience in M&A, environmental law and mining matters; arbitration specialist Raul De Araújo Filho; and Juliana Safar, ‘an excellent lawyer’ who has a strong background in commercial and civil law disputes.

With capabilities in both arbitration and litigation, Portela, Lima, Lobato & Colen Advogados is particularly known for its strong expertise in the real estate, construction and shopping centre sectors. The group is a popular choice among clients looking for representation in public civil actions and complex disputes involving real estate issues. Arbitration and litigation expert João Víctor Martins leads the dispute resolution team in Belo Horizonte. Other key names in the team are Júlio Carvalho De Paula Lima and Diogo Silva.

Complex corporate and commercial disputes are core pillars of the dispute resolution practice at Tavernard Advogados, which is frequently retained by clients from an array of sectors, most notably financial services, construction, technology and education. Skilled in both litigation and arbitration proceedings, the team is well versed in disputes involving banking, public law, commercial and civil matters. The department is jointly led by Mário Tavernard, a key contact for disputes related to M&A transactions, investment funds and corporate restructurings, and arbitration and litigation expert Guilherme Vinseiro Martins.