With construction and engineering companies at the core of the group's client base, the dispute resolution team at Fialho Salles Advogados regularly acts in disputes involving construction contracts, public procurement and concession agreements and is highlighted for its 'attentive, proactive and prompt service'. Érico Andrade and Gustavo Magalhães lead on public law-related cases, demonstrating expertise in arbitration and judicial proceedings. The firm is also a strong force in corporate and commercial disputes; Leonardo Canabrava oversees a team focused on litigation and arbitration arising from contractual breaches, shareholder conflicts, environmental liabilities and antitrust issues. Leonardo Birchal is another key individual, who is proficient in arbitration and mediation.

Humberto Theodoro Jr. Sociedade de Advogados enjoys a strong and longstanding reputation in the dispute resolution market in Belo Horizonte. Clients from the banking, mining, construction, technology and real estate sectors turn to the firm for representation in complex litigation and arbitration proceedings. Key practitioners include Humberto Theodoro Junior, Juliana Cordeiro de Faria and Humberto Theodoro Neto.

Rolim, Viotti, Goulart, Cardoso Advogados provides comprehensive dispute resolution advice to its domestic and international clients, but is perhaps best known for acting in administrative litigation on behalf of companies from the energy and telecoms sectors. Additionally, the department is a go-to destination for civil disputes related to automobile dealership contracts, consumer law, real estate and mining agreements. Practice head Helvécio Franco Maia Júnior has more than 20 years' experience in litigation; he receives strong support from a team of lawyers focused on dispute resolution matters which includes Patrícia Pilo Bittencourt Redig and Felipe Renault Coelho da Silva Pereira.

Tolentino Advogados S/C assists clients from a range of industry sectors, including mining, construction, real estate and infrastructure, throughout mediation, litigation and arbitration proceedings. The dispute resolution practice is jointly led by two partners: Cláudia Ferraz, who focuses on complex litigation, including appellate matters, and Augusto Tolentino, who specialises in arbitration and civil procedural law. Daniel Freitas Drumond Bento has a relevant background in transactions and is also routinely engaged by banking and mining clients in dispute resolution.

Demonstrating the ability to represent clients throughout the country, Vilas Boas, Lopes e Frattari Advogados is often engaged by companies from the automotive, mining, steel and telecoms sectors seeking assistance in civil and commercial litigation. Arbitral proceedings involving the energy and construction sectors are also core areas of strength for the team. Practice leaders Daniel Vilas Boas and Leonardo Martins Wykrota are the names to note for litigation arising out of commercial, corporate and civil disputes, while fellow co-head Christian Lopes specialises in arbitration.

Grebler Advogados has a strong reputation for its expertise in arbitration proceedings arising from M&A transactions, commercial agreements and real estate matters. The team, which is under the joint leadership of Eduardo Grebler and Pedro Soares, is routinely engaged by clients operating in the infrastructure, construction, mining and steel industries. Grebler excels in arbitration involving foreign direct investments and infrastructure contracts, while fellow co-head Soares is seasoned in litigation, arbitration and mediation.

Mining and environmental litigation are key pillars of the dispute resolution practice at Sion Advogados, which is also recognised for its experience in contentious matters pertaining to the energy, logistics and infrastructure sectors. Leading the department is Bernardo Pessoa, who is predominantly involved in construction, contractual and shareholder disputes. Alexandre Sion is a name to note for environmental law.

Guimarães & Vieira De Mello Advogados specialises in arbitration, with a special emphasis on proceedings involving corporate and shareholder disputes. Led by Marcello Vieira de Mello, the practice attracts instructions from a diverse client roster, which includes companies from the construction, energy and non-profit sectors. Collection claims are another area of activity for the team.

The dispute resolution group at Henrique Mourão Advocacia is active in litigation and arbitration, providing assistance to Brazilian and foreign clients in commercial and contractual disputes, as well as administrative proceedings before the audit courts. Founding partner Henrique Mourão's experience covers environmental, mining and corporate law, and he is routinely engaged in arbitrations. Mourão oversees the practice with Raul de Araújo Filho and Juliana Safar, the latter of whom specialises in commercial and civil litigation.

Showcasing strength in both litigation and arbitration, Moura Tavares, Figueiredo, Moreira e Campos Advogados is a popular choice among engineering, construction and real estate clients. The team based in Belo Horizonte includes Alexandre Figueiredo de Andrade Urbano and Marcos Campos de Pinho Resende, who have notable backgrounds in civil litigation. Ricardo Gorgulho Cunningham, who focuses on corporate law, and arbitration specialist Franco Giovanni Mattedi Maziero are other key contacts in the team.

Portela, Lima, Lobato & Colen Advogados has particular expertise acting for real estate investors, chiefly in the shopping centre segment, and construction companies in judicial proceedings. Júlio Carvalho de Paula Lima leads the Belo Horizonte civil and strategic litigation team, while Igor Goes Lobato coordinates the group's offering in São Paulo. João Víctor Martins, who combines experience in litigation and arbitration, is another name to note in Belo Horizonte.