Particularly active in the energy, infrastructure and logistics sectors, Justen, Pereira, Oliveira & Talamini Advogados stands out for its capabilities in public law, making the firm a port of call for clients seeking assistance with complex and high-profile matters related to government contracts, PPPs, concessions and public procurement. Another area of particular strength for the group is dispute resolution, with the firm regularly handling commercial, tax, civil law and public law disputes as well as administrative proceedings before regulatory agencies such as the Federal Court of Accounts (TCU). Eduardo Talamini, whose expertise spans litigation, arbitration, infrastructure projects and constitutional law, leads the group alongside Andre Guskow Cardoso, a key contact for PPPs, M&A deals and government contracts.

Clients operating in the agribusiness and real estate sectors turn to Araúz & Advogados Associados for assistance with corporate and commercial matters involving joint ventures, M&A deals and corporate reorganisations, as well as tax planning and environmental compliance issues. With strong capabilities in dispute resolution and complex litigation, the firm is frequently sought out to handle contentious matters related to tax and labour law. The group is led by agribusiness specialist Carlos Araúz Filho, whose expertise spans M&A transactions, tax and corporate law. Other key practitioners in the firm include environmental law expert Rafaela Aiex Parra and Fernando Breda, who focuses on arbitration, international contracts for sales and services, and tax litigation.

Highlighted for its ‘qualified team‘, which ‘provides differentiated service, with professional competence and technical capacity’, Braz, Coelho, Campos, Veras, Lessa e Bueno Advogados stands out for its expertise in infrastructure projects, which attracts a strong following from clients operating in the energy, oil and gas, telecoms, mining and logistics segments. In addition to its notable strength in public law and regulation, the group houses a strong litigation and arbitration practice. Leading the group is founding partner Felipe Henrique Braz, who is highly regarded as a ‘great strategist and creator of solutions to complex issues’. Other key contacts for matters related to concessions, public contracts, PPPs and infrastructure litigation include Bruno Bianchi, Vanessa Bona, Pedro Schelbauer and Pedro Ferreira da Silva. Also noted is Daniel Borda, who has extensive experience in administrative, judicial and arbitration proceedings.

Gaia Silva Gaede Advogados acts for a varied client list of companies from the logistics, agribusiness, manufacturing, energy and real estate sectors, and handles a busy workload of corporate, contractual, data protection and civil law matters. The group is also noted for its strong capabilities in tax, offering clients assistance with tax planning, infraction notices and administrative disputes. Founding partner Henrique Gaede focuses on tax and corporate law matters. Corporate governance, succession planning and cross-border transactions are areas of expertise for Antônio Carlos Pacheco Júnior and Ivan Alberto Hasse. Also recommended are Juliana Joppert Lopes, Flávio Augusto Dumont Prado and Ana Paula Faria da Silva, who oversees the firm’s initiatives related to diversity and inclusion.

Praised for ‘its technical competence, combined with a personalised, committed and attentive service’, Siqueira Castro – Advogados has a notable track record in dispute resolution, which makes the firm a popular choice for clients seeking assistance with corporate, labour and civil law disputes. A key name in the firm is Fábio Korenblum, whose expertise spans arbitration and litigation, consumer relations and debt collection matters.

The Curitiba office of CMT – Carvalho, Machado e Timm Advogados frequently assists companies from the retail, automotive, insurance and food and beverage segments with commercial contracts, labour law and corporate matters. In addition to its notable capabilities in dispute resolution, the group is also well versed in family law and succession planning, making it a popular choice for high-net-worth individuals. George Oliveira, who has extensive experience in litigation and real estate matters, leads the team. Marcelo Bürger is a key contact for family law and succession matters.

Clients from the media, healthcare, banking, automotive and agribusiness sectors turn to Dotti Advogados for assistance with civil law and commercial litigation. As part of its broad expertise, the group is well versed in matters related to succession planning and criminal, administrative and environmental law. Rogéria Fagundes Dotti Advogados has a notable background in civil procedural law, and Julio Brotto focuses on mining, commercial and civil law matters. Criminal law is the main focus area for Alexandre Knopfholz and Gustavo Scandelari. Also noted are public law expert Francisco Zardo and Fernanda Pederneiras, who is specialised in family law and succession.

With a wide breadth of expertise, which spans tax, corporate, consumer, public and administrative law as well as compliance matters, Hilú, Costódio & Caron Baptista Sociedade de Advogados is highly rated for ‘its practical knowledge combined with an understanding of the letter of the law’. Key practitioners in the group include Miguel Hilu Neto, who ‘knows the nuances of foreign trade practices and regulations’, Ubirajara Costódio Filho, who is specialised in compliance and anti-corruption matters, and tax expert Ubirajara Costódio Filho.

Marins Bertoldi Advogados receives instructions from energy, agribusiness, education, logistics and technology companies, which frequently turn to the team for assistance in corporate disputes and governance matters. In addition to its capabilities in dispute resolution, the firm is regularly sought for assistance with succession planning, M&A transactions, partnership agreements and environmental matters. Tax law is another core practice of the group, which is also well versed in tax litigation before administrative, municipal, state and federal courts. Marcelo Bertoldi is a key contact for complex contractual and corporate matters, and Carmela Manfroi Tissiani focuses on complex litigation cases. Also noted are tax expert Hugo José Sellmer and Loraine Bender, who stands out for her expertise in environmental and regulatory matters.

Martinelli Advogados is a popular choice for companies from a wide range of sectors, most notably agribusiness, construction, food and beverage, retail and technology. Its legal offering is equally broad, with the firm often handling litigation and arbitration proceedings, family law matters, M&A transactions and data compliance issues. Cintia Eliane Meyer, a key name for corporate restructurings, tax planning and corporate matters, leads the group alongside dispute resolution expert Ricardo Costa Bruno.

With notable expertise in matters involving the construction and real estate sectors, the dispute resolution team at Medaglia Roxo Advogados is regularly engaged in complex commercial litigation. The group is also well versed in contentious matters related to public law, in particular disputes between public authorities and construction companies. Another pillar of the firm is family law and succession planning, with the team often representing high-net-worth individuals in divorce cases and family disputes. Ivo De Paula Medaglia, who focuses on litigation, mediation and arbitration, leads the group alongside Gustavo Henrique Sperandio Roxo, a key contact for disputes related to government contracts.