Ferro, Castro Neves, Daltro & Gomide Advogados houses an ‘extremely qualified‘ team of litigators, which is routinely sought by clients operating in an array of sectors, including transport, construction, financial services and infrastructure. Its broad service offering covers high-stakes civil, corporate and administrative litigation before the superior courts of Brazil. The practice – which is made up of lawyers with professional experience in foreign jurisdictions and fluent in different languages, including Spanish, French, Italian and English – is well placed to assist clients in the context of domestic and cross-border contentious matters. Marcelo Ferro is a leading figure in the market, with decades of experience in litigation involving civil, corporate and construction disputes, while José Roberto de Castro Neves is primarily focused on civil, commercial and administrative cases. Both oversee the practice, which is based in Rio de Janeiro, alongside Leonardo Marins. Gustavo Birenbaum is another key practitioner, whose areas of expertise include litigation, administrative proceedings and arbitration.

At Mattos Filho, the litigation practice enjoys a strong reputation in the Brazilian market thanks to its frequent involvement as lead counsel in many of the country’s most complex and sensitive disputes. Praised for its ‘multidisciplinary approach and highly qualified professionals‘, the team assists clients in all of Brazil’s key economic sectors, including energy, technology, financial services and consumer goods. Covering corporate, administrative, civil and regulatory litigation, the practice is well positioned to undertake contentious work involving public law and governmental issues, and has experienced an increase in instructions concerning insurance, environmental, construction, product liability and financial disputes. Cases resulting from M&A and general commercial conflicts, including cross-border matters, have also recently seen a substantial uptick. The department is one of the main drivers of the firm’s pro bono efforts, a pioneer initiative in the market. In this context, practitioners have offered representation to clients on a pro bono basis in litigation issues involving immigration, LGBTQ and minorities, among others. Eduardo Damião Gonçalves has a strong track record in complex litigation and arbitration proceedings. Flavio Pereira Lima has more than 30 years’ experience in contentious matters; civil and environmental disputes are some of his areas of focus. Bankruptcy-related cases are a field of expertise for Alex Hatanaka, while Maricí Giannico in Brasília is recommended for appellate litigation. Flávio Spaccaquerche Barbosa in Rio de Janeiro and Isabela Siqueira, the latter of whom is particularly skilled in class actions, are other key individuals. Diego Herrera de Moraes joined the Brasilia office from HD Advogados in July 2022.

A go-to destination for Brazilian and international clients engaged in high-stakes litigation and ‘one of the best law firms in Brazil‘, Pinheiro Neto Advogados is recognised for its strength in handling high-profile civil and commercial cases. The firm, whose track record in this field exceeds seven decades, provides assistance to clients from a range of industries, including technology and financial services players. A reference in the national market, Celso Cintra Mori maintains a broad dispute resolution practice, handling civil, commercial and administrative cases throughout the country. Focused on domestic and cross-border proceedings, Gilberto Giusti is counsel of choice for clients engaged in corporate, securities and construction disputes. Rodrigo Carneiro, who has a background in the oil and gas sector, is another name to note for corporate and securities cases. Litigator Vicente Coelho Araujo in Brasilia specialises in appellate matters before the Brazilian higher courts, and Luis Claudio Furtado Faria showcases significant experience in class actions and litigation involving energy and financial services clients. Eider Avelino Silva is extremely active in the department, both in the context of domestic and cross-border disputes. At the associate level, Gianvito Ardito stands out for his involvement in class actions.

Devoted to strategic dispute resolution, Sergio Bermudes Advogados occupies a leading position in the Brazilian legal market as a result of its consistent presence in the most complex and high-stakes litigation cases in the country. Its practitioners are adept in high-profile matters before all administrative bodies, regulatory authorities, courts and tribunals in Brazil, including the Superior Court of Justice and the Supreme Federal Court. The practice is divided into sub-groups focused on different fields, including corporate and commercial, public law, insurance, bankruptcy, energy, environmental, real estate and electoral law, and is skilled in both domestic and multi-jurisdictional cases. Several high-stakes matters arising from the Covid-19 crisis, including Direct Actions of Unconstitutionality (ADI) against the Brazilian Quarantine Law, kept the team busy throughout 2021. Sergio Bermudes is a renowned litigator and widely recognised by the legal profession; he manages the team with Marcio Vieira Souto Costa Ferreira, whose areas of expertise include corporate disputes, and Fabiano Robalinho Cavalcanti, a name to note for corporate and commercial litigation. Caetano Berenguer excels in disputes involving the infrastructure and financial services sectors, while Rafaela Fucci is a key point of contact for insurance clients.

BMA - Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão has a notable track record in advising market-leading clients from a range of industries, most notably financial services, energy, retail, construction and technology, in a range of contentious matters spanning the corporate, administrative and pre-litigation spheres. With in-depth knowledge of both judicial and out-of-court proceedings, the team is particularly noted for its significant experience in cross-border cases, where it often collaborates with renowned international firms. Leading the practice, Felipe Evaristo dos Santos Galea in São Paulo is a solid performer in collective actions and litigation involving investment funds and multinationals doing business in key economic sectors in Brazil, while Rio de Janeiro-based Pedro Costa specialises in strategic lawsuits arising from corporate, contractual and commercial disputes. With an impressive caseload in both litigation and arbitration, André Abbud is another noteworthy practitioner in São Paulo, who is regularly instructed in corporate, capital markets and infrastructure cases. Mario Gelli in Rio is recommended for succession matters. Iara Santos Conrado Costa Ferreira, whose areas of focus include litigation involving bankruptcies and business recovery, was promoted to partner in December 2021.

Demarest Advogados brings together the expertise of litigation, mediation and arbitration specialists who are seasoned in the entire spectrum of corporate and civil disputes. The team, which ‘combines tradition and innovation to provide quality legal services‘, is a go-to choice for several domestic and international clients from a variety of sectors, including pharmaceuticals, commodities, energy, infrastructure and financial services, engaged in complex litigation before judicial and administrative courts. Offering great national coverage, the group is well placed to assist clients in matters throughout Brazil and cases involving other jurisdictions. Celso Xavier ‘is an exceptional conductor of hearings in judicial and arbitration proceedings‘; he has substantial experience in contractual disputes and tort, securities and cartel litigation. Praised for his skills in ‘solving the most complex problems‘, Marcelo Inglez de Souza stands out in the field of IP contentious matters. Litigation concerning regulated sectors, including energy and infrastructure, are key strengths for Rafael Gagliardi. Cesar Rossi Machado, Amanda Sampaio, Daniel Kaufman and Fernanda Leão were recently welcomed to the partnership.

The ‘highly specialised team’ at Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados has the capacity to act for a range of Brazilian and international clients across sectors such as telecoms, energy, infrastructure, banking and retail. The practice is sought after for its expertise in handling high-stakes cases before all courts in the country, including the superior courts in Brasília. Its recent workload showcases the group’s strength in representing corporations from the energy, technology, pharmaceuticals and automotive sectors in high-value domestic and cross-border litigation proceedings. The dispute resolution team is deeply involved in the firm’s pro bono practice, having handled more than 140 cases in 2021. Specialised in the prevention and resolution of civil disputes, Eliane Cristina Carvalho is seasoned in litigation and arbitration proceedings. She oversees the department with Gláucia Mara Coelho, who represents clients before judicial and administrative courts. Eduardo Perazza De Medeiros, who is an expert in technology and digital law, has worked in an array of contentious matters, ranging from corporate disputes to public civil actions and tort liability. These are also core areas of activity for Paulo Eduardo Leite Marino. Gisela Ferreira Mation excels in cross-border mandates; Thais Cordeiro, who focuses on consumer issues, joined the firm from Siqueira Castro – Advogados.

Rated for its ‘great technical quality', Mannheimer, Perez E Lyra Advogados has over three decades of experience in the field of strategic litigation before both state and federal courts. It acts for a varied client roster made up of leading names from the construction, infrastructure, financial services, oil and gas, and private equity sectors. Key areas of strength for the team include litigation arising from major contracts and shareholder disputes, as well as post-M&A conflicts. Clients routinely turn to Sergio Mannheimer for assistance in complex insurance claims. He jointly heads the department alongside Tomaz Lyra, who possesses ‘great knowledge' in the resolution of disputes of a commercial and corporate nature. Fernanda Aviz is also active in this space; contractual and construction disputes are some of her core areas of expertise.

Standing out for its strong capabilities across all types of litigation, TozziniFreire Advogados ‘provides an excellent service in civil litigation‘ and has a strong track record in bet-the-company cases. The team, which acts at all judicial levels, is particularly noted for its strength in commercial disputes, and litigation involving the automotive and technology industries. Its sectoral coverage is not restricted to these segments, as the team is also regularly engaged by leading domestic and international clients operating in the construction, financial services, chemicals and pulp and paper industries. The nationwide practice is further bolstered by the firm’s strong presence in Porto Alegre. Singled out for his track record in construction-related cases, Fernando Eduardo Serec jointly manages the team with Luíz Virgílio Pimenta Penteado Manente, the latter of whom is counsel of choice for major telecoms companies in a host of commercial litigation matters. Disputes arising from M&A, distribution and agency agreements are among Mônica Mendonça Costa‘s legal specialisms. Elias Marques de Medeiros Neto, who possesses a strong background in strategic litigation and alternative dispute resolution as in-house counsel, joined from Cosan in February 2021.

Noted for being a ‘full-service firm with a boutique feel‘, Cescon Barrieu has strong credentials in complex litigation, most notably M&A-related disputes and cases involving contractual law. The dispute resolution team handles a steady flow of standalone work predominantly arising from joint ventures, civil liability, construction contracts, distribution agreements, environmental law and government contracts. Investment funds, companies from the public and private sector, financial institutions and individuals regularly turn to the group for assistance with contentious matters in courts throughout Brazil. Corporate disputes are a core strength for Carlos David Albuquerque Braga, and M&A and contractual lawsuits are among Gabriel Seijo Leal de Figueiredo‘s areas of expertise. Helena Abdo, who specialises in procedural matters and mediation, is ‘committed to achieving the client’s results‘. Mauricio Fabbri brings together in-depth knowledge of corporate disputes and digital law, and Luiz Nardy is noted for mining and environmental contentious issues. The highly regarded Edison Freitas focuses on litigation involving the construction, technology, real estate, banking and infrastructure sectors; Freitas was promoted to partner in October 2022.

Lefosse Advogados ‘fields a group of lawyers that, in addition to the quality and knowledge of the work, directly supports all client needs'. The team is well positioned to guide international clients throughout complex litigation proceedings in Brazil, and to act for domestic clients in an array of claims, including class actions, commercial and corporate disputes. Department head Pedro Maciel specialises in litigation and arbitration, providing assistance to clients from the energy, construction, banking, telecoms and mining segments. He receives key support from Raphael Nehin Corrêa, who is particularly proficient in bankruptcy and insolvency-related cases, and Márcio Opromolla, whose experience in contractual, commercial and corporate litigation spans twenty years. The team was recently strengthened by the arrival of Diogo Ciuffo Carneiro from Bichara Advogados in May 2021; he brings a wealth of experience as a litigation attorney.

At Souto Correa Advogados, the litigation practice ‘comprises highly qualified and technical lawyers' focused on strategic disputes, including acting for defendants and claimants in class actions, and in matters arising from contractual, environmental, corporate and public law conflicts. The Porto Alegre-based team is often involved in nationally significant litigation, and its practitioners in Brasília are skilled in cases before the superior courts. Guilherme Rizzo Amaral devotes his time to arbitration and litigation proceedings on behalf of major companies. He jointly heads up the group with associate Rafael Sirangelo de Abreu, whose experience covers judicial and out-of-court disputes. Marcelo Gandelman is a name to note in Rio de Janeiro for dispute resolution, while São Paulo-based partner Ricardo Quass Duarte, who has a strong international background, specialises in civil litigation. Diogo Squeff Fries handles civil and commercial litigation.

Veirano Advogados is trusted by major clients across the banking, life sciences, oil and gas, energy, logistics and mining industries, and is highly regarded for its performance in complex litigation involving civil, corporate, commercial and consumer issues. Recent highlights have included sensitive class actions involving millions of dollars of potential liability, and contentious matters arising from the Covid-19 pandemic. Leading the practice, Rio de Janeiro-based partner Ricardo Gama showcases extensive experience in domestic and cross-border disputes, including public civil actions, and Mateus Carreteiro in São Paulo stands out for his track record in arbitration and litigation involving technology, energy, mining and construction-sector clients. In addition to handling insurance and reinsurance matters, Felipe Bastos in Porto Alegre undertakes work in the areas of commercial and corporate litigation. Guilherme D’Aguiar is a go-to associate in Rio for court litigation and arbitration. The team was recently strengthened by the arrival of Diego Capistrano, whose experience covers litigation, arbitration, bankruptcy and restructuring matters.

Wald, Antunes, Vita, Longo e Blattner Advogados is a highly specialised boutique firm focused on the resolution of conflicts through judicial proceedings, arbitration and mediation. On the litigation front, the group represents clients from the public and private sectors in mandates concerning civil, commercial, administrative, banking and corporate disputes. Infrastructure is a key sectoral strength for the department, which is often engaged by public service concessionaires in enforcement matters and issues arising from bids and contracts. Mariana Tavares Antunes has more than twenty years of experience in strategic litigation. Litigation matters involving concessions and corporate law are key specialisms for Alexandre de Mendonça Wald. Other noteworthy individuals include Arnoldo Wald Filho, Marcus Vinicius Vita Ferreira, who is proficient in issues concerning banking and consumer law, Bernardo Cavalcanti Freire and Arnoldo Wald. Clarissa Marcondes Macéa was promoted to partner in 2021.

Stocche Forbes Advogados strikes a balance between arbitration and judicial proceedings, but particularly stands out for its extensive track record in litigation concerning M&A transactions, construction contracts, energy agreements, environmental law and real estate. According to clients, the group stands out ‘for the quality of the pleadings, legal arguments and in the production of evidence‘. Rafael Passaro is highly regarded for his longstanding experience in dispute resolution, acting for clients in civil, commercial, corporate and contractual claims. These are also key areas of activity for Luis Guilherme Aidar Bondioli. Guilherme Gaspari Coelho is a strong performer in civil litigation. Wilson Newton de Mello Neto, Maria Lucia Cetraro, who is dedicated to civil and administrative disputes, and Laura Bastos de Lima are also part of the core dispute resolution team.

Vella Pugliese Buosi e Guidoni Advogados ‘is present in several strategic and complex cases', ranging from disputes against the government to lawsuits involving financial products, transactions and contractual issues. The department – which is a popular choice for clients in the agribusiness, energy and real estate sectors – is particularly seasoned in shareholder and corporate disputes, as well as class actions filed against banks, and those involving environmental issues. Antonio Celso Pugliese ‘is an excellent lawyer', who ‘leads the cases brilliantly'. Recent instructions demonstrate his strength in handling litigation involving capital markets, construction and corporate matters. Another key lawyer, Carolina Mansur is noted for restructuring, insolvency and bankruptcy-related cases, where she has substantial experience representing financial institutions and investment funds. Nahima Müller focuses on commercial disputes on behalf of renewable energy, technology and petrochemical clients. Recently promoted partner Erik Sernik is a name to note for both litigation and arbitration proceedings.

Warde Advogados ‘has a first-class dispute resolution practice‘, which ‘consistently provides an exceptional level of service to clients‘ operating in an array of industries, including financial services, retail, media, real estate and manufacturing. Corporate and commercial disputes, as well as regulatory matters, are core areas of focus for the department, which is under the leadership of commercial dispute resolution specialist Walfrido Jorge Warde Júnior. Other key individuals include Alfredo Sérgio Lazzareschi Neto and Jose Luiz Bayeux Neto, the latter of whom is singled out for his track record in bankruptcy cases. Renato Polillo is a name to note for cross-border disputes and anti-corruption matters, while Felipe Emmanuel De Figueiredo and Rodrigo Jesuino Bittencourt are primarily focused on commercial lawsuits, where they often act for infrastructure, real estate and media clients.

Dedicated to dispute resolution, boutique firm BFBM – Barroso Fontelles, Barcellos, Mendonça & Associados houses a team of ‘highly trained professionals‘, who are seasoned in litigation proceedings before the superior courts in Brazil. Cases arising from the Covid-19 pandemic in the retail, energy and real estate sectors, as well as banking and telecoms-related mandates, are among the team’s recent highlights. Banking clients routinely turn to Rafael Barroso Fontelles for assistance in contentious matters, while litigator Felipe Monnerat is go-to counsel for regulatory and telecoms issues. Eduardo Mendonça focuses on digital law and freedom of speech cases. Banking and civil litigation are some of Konstantinos Andropoulus‘s areas of expertise.

Household name companies from a variety of sectors turn to KLA Advogados for advice and representation in commercial and corporate litigation in the context of investments, shareholder agreements and commercial contracts. Matters in the energy and real estate sectors are particular areas of focus for the department, whose industry coverage also includes media, insurance, consumer products and life sciences. Dispute resolution and antitrust specialist Tiago Cortez manages the practice, which often acts alongside leading international firms in cross-border matters. Taísa Oliveira, who focuses on civil and commercial litigation, and Flávia Alterio, whose expertise covers construction and civil disputes, were recently promoted to the partnership. Letícia Asperti is also active in the practice. Danilo Orenga is no longer at the firm.

At Tauil & Chequer Advogados, the dispute resolution practice is skilled in managing multi-jurisdictional disputes across a variety of industries, with a particular focus on cases involving the oil and gas, energy, engineering and construction segments. Recent highlights include significant victories in proceedings before the Superior Court of Justice, and in administrative improbity actions. With over twenty years of experience in dispute resolution, Gustavo Fernandes co-heads the department with Fabio Peixinho Gomes Correa, a recent hire from Huck, Otranto, Camargo Advogados, whose expertise covers bankruptcy and banking litigation. Mauro Pedroso Gonçalves is seasoned in briefing and arguing cases before the high courts, especially those involving banking, real estate and technology-related disputes. João Cople is another key contact for administrative and civil litigation.

The ‘young and excellent team' at Wongtschowski Kleiman Advogados acts for a range of clients, including construction, real estate, finance, media and transport players, in an array of contentious matters. Founder Vânia Wongtschowski is a solid performer in both litigation and arbitration, in which she routinely advises retail and construction companies. Marília Canto Gusso handles construction and technology-related disputes, while Juliana Brotto De Barros Milaré is a name to note for real estate cases. With a wealth of experience in debt restructuring and insolvency, Domingos Fernando Refinetti focuses on bankruptcy and consumer law litigation. ‘Excellent professional' Patrícia Paoliello Lamaneres Binnie, who joined from Lobo de Rizzo Advogados in August 2021, is dedicated to arbitration.

Azevedo Sette Advogados has strength across the board in relation to litigation before administrative authorities, regulatory agencies, and federal and superior courts. The team manages a diverse caseload featuring civil, commercial and corporate litigation, as well as lawsuits involving consumer law and credit recovery. Paulo Ciari De Almeida Filho oversees the litigation and arbitration practices in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro; clients from the retail, technology, telecoms and insurance sectors seek his assistance in a variety of contentious matters. The Belo Horizonte-based practice is led by João Capanema, whose experience covers mining, real estate and environmental disputes. Marcos Augusto Leonardo Ribeiro and Leonardo Farinha Goulart are other names to note in the Belo Horizonte office, both for litigation and arbitration proceedings. Danielle Chipranski Cavalcante in São Paulo is particularly focused in civil disputes and cases in the telecoms space.

Campos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA Piper offers comprehensive services in dispute resolution, demonstrating the ability to provide pre-litigation advice, represent clients before administrative and judicial courts, and handle appeals. Acting before the superior courts in Brasília is a particular strength of the department, which is also well placed to assist in multi-jurisdictional disputes, given the firm's association with DLA Piper. Jointly leading the practice, Felipe Hermanny and Leandro Rinaldi specialise in civil and commercial litigation. Also of note, Vinicius Pereira attracts regular instructions from financial institutions and companies in the energy, real estate and infrastructure segments. The team was reinforced by the arrival of João Marçal Martins and Vilmar Gonçalves from Tauil & Chequer Advogados in October 2021. Gonçalves is recommended for environmental disputes and administrative proceedings involving solid waste and oil and gas clients.

The dispute resolution team at Felsberg Advogados is equipped to act in cross-border and domestic litigation involving corporate law, insolvencies, torts, financing agreements and commercial contracts. Its diverse client roster includes companies from the energy, construction, transport, and food and beverages sectors seeking assistance in disputes at all levels of the judicial system in Brazil. Practice head Marcus Alexandre Matteucci Gomes is proficient in litigation cases concerning M&A, construction, bankruptcy and contractual disputes. He receives key support from Eduardo Périllier, who is particularly skilled in matters involving the judicial restructuring of companies.

Founded in 2021, Franco Leutewiler Henriques Advogados (FLH Advogados) fields a specialised dispute resolution team, which has strong credentials in mediation and strategic litigation involving sectors such as infrastructure, financial services, energy and construction. With more than two decades of experience in litigation, Nancy Gombossy de Melo Franco is noted for her in-depth knowledge of agribusiness. She oversees the group with Thiago Soares Gerbasi, whose areas of expertise cover civil litigation and commodities, and Aline Dias, a key contact for contentious matters concerning corporate law, M&A, project finance, infrastructure projects and credit recovery claims. Guilherme Moura acts in civil, commercial, administrative and regulatory cases.

Inglez, Werneck, Ramos, Cury e Françolin Advogados (IWRCF) handles contentious matters on behalf of longstanding clients, and has been able to attract new instructions from companies operating in an array of sectors. Companies from the automotive, healthcare, food and beverage, technology and life sciences sectors retain the firm in litigation mandates before administrative and judicial courts. Co-chair Renato Cury ‘is an excellent professional in handling product liability claims‘; his areas of focus include civil, commercial and administrative litigation. Fellow co-head Andréa Pitthan Françolin excels in administrative and judicial proceedings. Juan Gómez is another name to note. Since publication, Tatiana Magalhães Florence is no longer at the firm.

At Almeida Advogados, the litigation practice is highlighted for its ‘ability to handle complex work', most notably disputes involving corporate, environmental, antitrust, real estate, contractual and consumer law issues. The team acts for a varied client base in the drafting, filing and following up of lawsuits at all levels of the judicial and administrative court systems. André De Almeida is a ‘first-rate lawyer', who leads on several corporate litigation matters on behalf of both companies and shareholders. Civil litigation and judicial recovery are some of Andréa Seco's areas of expertise, while Henrique Carmona Do Amaral is noted for his experience in the public law and real estate spaces. Associate Danilo Facchini Gonçalves is a name to note for insurance and consumer law disputes.

Bocater, Camargo, Costa e Silva, Rodrigues Advogados handles a varied caseload featuring capital markets, tax and labour disputes, and is particularly recognised for its strength in corporate litigation. The full range of dispute resolution services are catered for, with the team regularly acting for Brazilian companies in federal and state courts and before administrative bodies. Civil litigation specialist Bruno Carriello jointly heads the Rio de Janeiro-based group with Maria Isabel do Prado Bocater, who focuses on corporate law and capital markets, and social security expert Flávio Martins Rodrigues. Maria Carolina Melo moved from the tax practice in 2021 to strengthen the team’s capabilities in civil and administrative litigation.

Primarily focused on commercial and corporate disputes, Dias Carneiro Advogados ‘provides an exceptional service' to a wide range of clients, most notably in the banking, construction, energy, life sciences, agribusiness and insurance sectors. Álvaro Brito Arantes, who ‘has extensive civil and procedural knowledge', specialises in commercial litigation and product liability cases. Laura Mendes Bumachar leads on several matters, especially those related to restructuring and insolvency. Antonio Nachif is particularly sought by energy, construction, pharmaceutical, banking and insurance clients in disputes involving M&A, credit recovery and corporate law.

With extensive experience in civil litigation, Duarte Garcia, Serra Netto e Terra Advogados acts for public entities and privately held companies from a variety of sectors at all stages of litigation, from pre-trial negotiations to appeals and enforcement proceedings. Its longstanding involvement in the real estate sector has led to it representing numerous industry clients in environmental claims and contractual disputes. Civil litigation specialists Daniel Gustavo Magnane Sanfins and Wilson de Toledo Silva Junior jointly oversee the department, which also includes Antonio Carlos Petto Junior, a key contact for contentious matters relating to tax, family and succession law.

With more than sixty years of experience in dispute resolution, Elias, Matias Advogados is a popular choice for clients operating in the construction, manufacturing, education, healthcare and technology sectors. The team is active in civil litigation, demonstrating particular strength in real estate disputes, contentious matters involving digital law, consumer claims and credit recovery. Rubens Carmo Elias Filho, who specialises in real estate-related cases, leads the group with Carla Maluf Elias.

Rated for its ‘extensive knowledge and vast experience in litigation‘, Ernesto Borges Advogados advises on the prevention and resolution of individual and collective claims in the corporate and civil law spheres. Although based in Campo Grande, the firm has a national footprint and is equipped to act for clients in contentious matters across the country. Bernardo Rodrigues De Oliveira Castro manages a great volume of lawsuits on behalf of clients operating in the banking and financial services segments. Walberto Laurindo De Oliveira Filho is a go-to counsel for energy and retail companies, while Daniel Feiosa Naruto focuses on real estate disputes.

Gasparini, Nogueira de Lima e Barbosa Advogados undertakes a broad range of contentious work, covering civil, commercial and administrative litigation. The team manages a significant caseload, featuring insurance claims, unfair competition issues, environmental lawsuits, infrastructure disputes and credit recovery. Pedro Paulo Wendel Gasparini has wide-ranging experience in dispute resolution, advising clients on litigation, arbitration and compliance matters. Maysa Abrahão Tavares Verzola is often retained by investment funds, concessionaires and financial institutions. Civil claims involving consumer law, torts and insurance are key areas of activity for Ana Lygia Tannus Giacometti.

With a strong reputation in the insolvency and restructuring market, Thomaz Bastos, Waisberg and Kurzweil Advogados has a strong track record in related contentious matters, including judicial reorganisations and debt recovery. Administrative litigation and judicial cases involving M&A transactions and capital markets are other notable areas of practice for the group, which is well positioned to represent clients before the Superior Courts in Brazil as well as federal and state appellate courts. The department is under the joint leadership of three practitioners: Ivo Waisberg, who focuses on litigation and arbitration; Joel Luís Thomaz Bastos, whose areas of expertise cover IP disputes, civil liability, consumer and electoral law; and Ricardo Pomeranc Matsumoto, a name to note for banking litigation. Bárbara Pessoa Ramos advises on civil litigation, including contractual and commercial disputes.

Energy, financial services, telecoms, real estate and infrastructure companies turn to Ulhôa Canto, Rezende e Guerra Advogados for assistance in civil and commercial litigation. The team, which is led by Marcelo Beltrão da Fonseca, possesses a strong reputation in contentious matters within regulated industries. Practice head Fonseca acts in litigation involving administrative, corporate, consumer law and regulatory issues.