‘Distinguished by its legal and ethical competence‘, Andrade GC Advogados is noted for its wealth of experience in complex contentious matters. Typical mandates include labour disputes, tax litigation, and proceedings before government bodies, but the team is also well placed to assist with corporate law matters. Though a popular choice for manufacturers based in the Manaus Free Trade Zone, the group is especially sought out by developers and construction companies engaged in real estate transactions. Armando Cláudio Dias Dos Santos Júnior oversees the labour group and is a key contact for trade union negotiations and social security issues. Noted for her expertise in civil litigation, Carolina Ribeiro Botelho leads the corporate practice and is recommended for contractual disputes, class actions and consumer law matters. Keyth Yara Pontes Pina manages the public law team and covers tax matters and administrative proceedings. Another key name is founding partner Germano Costa Andrade, whose practice spans commercial contracts, litigation and tax benefits.

Leveraging its national and local reach, full-service law firm Nelson Wilians Advogados is the go-to adviser in the North region for large-scale litigation, as well as strategic contentious matters. Home to experts from various fields, including commercial, tax, civil and labour law, the group is particularly active in the retail, banking, oil and gas, and manufacturing sectors. Tax specialist Sergio Rodrigo Russo Vieira is a key contact. Karem Lúcia Corrêa Da Silva is recommended for civil litigation, while Claudine Basilio Klenke is well regarded for tax disputes. Also noted are Bruno Rodrigo Vale Palheta, who focuses on matters pertaining to the Manaus Free Trade Zone, and Érika Augusta Freitas Chaparro.

With offices in Belo Horizonte, Fortaleza, Manaus, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, Portela, Lima, Lobato & Colen Advogados boasts a strong national and local presence, and is particularly noted for its wealth of experience in investment transactions and M&A. With a keen focus on the real estate and construction sectors, the firm is one of the first ports of call for developers, shopping centres, hotels and retailers. Milton Eduardo Colen in Belo Horizonte handles corporate and real estate transactions. He oversees the Manaus office alongside Gustavo De Ávila Rajão, whose practice covers data protection compliance, corporate matters and commercial contracts. Another key name in the Manaus team is real estate expert Lidiane Batista.

National law firm Siqueira Castro – Advogados boasts a strong presence in the North region, with offices in Belém, Manaus and Porto Velho. Noted for its proven track record in contentious matters pertaining to areas such as consumer, labour and tax law, the group is active in the banking, retail, oil and gas, telecoms and manufacturing segments. Based in São Paulo, Gustavo Gonçalves Gomes handles debt recovery proceedings and consumer law matters. He oversees the Manaus office alongside Cassio Chaves Cunha, whose practice covers civil ligation and consumer law matters. Another key name in the Manaus team is Claudia Krauskopf, who handles civil and consumer litigation.

Founded in 2021 following the merger of longstanding local law firms Alecrim Advogados, Costa Advocacy and Almeida & Girão Advogados, Alecrim, Costa & Oliveira Advogados attracts instructions from domestic and foreign clients seeking advice on advisory and contentious matters. Its broad service offering covers tax planning and M&A on the advisory side, and employment claims, shareholder disputes and civil litigation on the contentious front. Paulo Ricardo Alecrim and Daniel dos Santos Costa lead on tax matters and are key contacts for investment matters pertaining to the Manaus Free Trade Zone. Marcelo Almeida de Oliveira oversees the civil and corporate teams.

With offices in Manaus and São Paulo, Almeida Prado, Marx Tesser & Flor Advogados (AMTF Advogados) is especially focused on tax matters, and has a proven track record in tax litigation at the federal, state and local levels. The firm has a wealth of experience in matters related to the Manaus Free Trade Zone, and regularly assists clients in the design of strategies to reduce their tax burden. Pedro Neves Marx specialises in corporate tax matters, and often advises on the recovery of tax assets. Other key names include Paulo Tesser, Marlon Flôr and Lourenço Almeida Prado.