Demarest Advogados has a ‘top’ international trade team whose lawyers are ‘available to handle large dumping cases smoothly'. They advise on complex cases across a broad range of industries, such as automotive, manufacturing, steel, fashion, and food, and consistently appear in Brazil’s most significant trade remedies investigations. This includes assisting the Brazilian government on WTO matters, and advising on trade remedies cases initiated by other countries, including the United States, Europe, and Argentina. Practice head José Diaz is a popular name for anti-dumping disputes. Other key individuals include Victor Lopes, who is ‘very experienced in customs law’, Fernando Bueno, ‘an exceptional lawyer with outstanding strategic thinking and a great command of trade law’, and Camila Biral.

Pinheiro Neto Advogados has a solid track record in trade remedies investigations dating back to the early 1990s. This ensures an ‘unparalleled knowledge of the legal framework, process and practice, with a 360 degrees view’. Major exporters and manufacturers rely on the firm for key trade-related matters including sunset reviews, public interest proceedings, and safeguarding investigations. This extends to WTO disputes, as well as customs and international trade litigation in the administrative and judicial courts. Clients, including trade associations, come from a range of industries, such as energy, natural resources, chemicals, manufacturing, automotive, food, and fashion. Mauro Berenholc and Renê Medrado jointly lead the team, which includes an experienced team of counsel and associates.

Azevedo Sette Advogados has an ‘extremely professional, responsive and competent’ team that ‘offers expert technical advice on trade remedies and customs matters while ensuring sound strategic counsel in an overarching approach’. Clients include domestic and international companies, such as major food producers and manufacturers, as well as trade associations and sovereign governments. The firm’s comprehensive service offering encompasses WTO disputes, trade remedies claims, import/export controls, trade sanctions, foreign trade policy, and domestic and international litigation. Practice head Luiz Eduardo Salles possesses ‘expert knowledge of trade remedies and WTO processes’. Recently promoted partner Lucas Bianchini has a strong track record in international trade, WTO, antitrust and competition. Senior associate Ingrid Bandeira Santos is also developing a good reputation in this space.

Grinberg Cordovil Advogados (GCA) has an ‘extremely knowledgeable’ and specialised practice, with lawyers who are ‘proactive and a pleasure to work with’. The firm’s client base consists of domestic and international importers, exporters, as well as trade associations. They instruct the firm on anti-dumping investigations and various other international trade issues, including compliance and consultancy matters. Singled out for its strong track record in cross-border matters, the team is experienced in dealing with foreign entities, such as the US Department of Commerce. Leonor Cordovil brings ‘fantastic technical knowledge’ and an ‘easy methodology for sharing ideas’. Ricardo Casanova Motta has good expertise in international trade and related areas, such as customs, competition and antitrust. Additionally, senior associate Bernardo Leite is a ‘very professional’ litigator who leaves ‘no stone unturned’.

Veirano Advogados has an ‘extremely proactive, organised’ team that is ‘always delivering information clearly and objectively’. The firm stands out for its ‘skill in dealing with technical issues’ on behalf of domestic and international importers, exporters, and trade associations. The team covers anti-dumping investigations and reviews, trade remedy proceedings, public consultations and WTO negotiations and disputes, where it represents clients operating in the automotive, chemicals, animal protein and health, paper products, and electronics industries. The ‘very technical and committed’ practice head Ana Caetano ‘stands out for her ability’ in both contentious and non-contentious matters. The well-regarded team of associates includes Lucas Biasetton, the ‘very proactive’ Maria Carolina Pereira, and the ‘extremely competent’ Mariana Boralli. Marina Martes left the firm in July 2021.

Madrona Fialho Advogados provides services ‘of the highest quality’ backed by its ‘in-depth knowledge of laws and regulations’ in international trade. Clients, ranging from major domestic and international companies to industry associations, appreciate the firm’s ‘agility, commitment, punctuality, and team work’. The practice advises on contentious and non-contentious WTO matters, international trade negotiations, policy studies, and trade remedy investigations. Key partners include Belo Horizonte-based Leonardo Canabrava, who specialises in trade and related antitrust issues, and the ‘excellent’ Lucas Spadano in São Paulo, who has a ‘high level of knowledge of national and international laws and regulations’.

TozziniFreire Advogados possesses ‘technical and specialised knowledge' of international trade. The group acts for domestic and international clients in anti-dumping investigations and sunset reviews, and is also proficient in compliance issues. Clients rate the ‘extreme professionalism’ of the team, which is led by Vera Kanas, whose previous experience at Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and track record in WTO disputes are noteworthy. Lisandra Pacheco excels in customs and tariff issues.