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CFGS Advogados
RUA HUNGRIA
514-5 ANDAR
CEP 01455-000
Brazil

Brazil > Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Tier 7

A ‘go-to‘ firm for arbitration proceedings under ICC and CAM-CCBC rules, among others, CFGS Advogados houses a team of ‘extremely engaged and qualified lawyers‘ with notable strength in disputes involving construction contracts, corporate law and shareholder conflicts. Brazilian banks, construction companies, retailers, real estate developers and private equity firms regularly turn to the arbitration department, which is jointly led by the highly regarded André De Luizi Correia, the ‘experiencedLetícia Abdalla, Rodrigo Ribeiro Fleury, and Luís Antonio da Gama e Silva Neto. Senior associate Renata Lorenzi Iório specialises in EPC-related disputes, while Berardino Di Vecchia Neto is active in cases involving construction, corporate disputes and energy contracts.

Practice head(s):

André de Luizi Correia; Rodrigo Ribeiro Fleury; Luís Antonio da Gama e Silva Neto; Letícia Abdalla

Testimonials

‘CFGS exemplifies what a boutique firm should be. Strong focus and excellent knowledge combined with proactice approach and strategic acumen.’

‘André Correia and Letícia Abdalla are experienced, smart and hard-working, always keeping an eye on the client’s needs. They always deliver work of great quality and can be fully trusted with the client’s interests.’

‘Extremely engaged and qualified lawyers, with fast and efficient performance.’

‘A clear vision and broad knowledge of the law. A simple and effective strategy from the beginning to the end of the case makes CFGS our go-to for arbitration.’

‘André Correia is the partner we work with, and I believe he is one of the best strategic minds in the sector.’

Key clients

GP Investments

Grupo Pão de Açúcar

Grupo Odebrecht

Andrade Gutierrez Engenharia

Banco BTG Pactual

FLPP – Faria Lima Prime Properties

Sapura Energy do Brasil

HIG Capital

Klaff Realty, LP

Cnova

Dotz

Snef Energia e Telecomunicações

Sigdo Koopers Group

Sendas Distribuidora (Assaí Atacadista)

Pátria Investimentos

Rumo

Work highlights

  • Assisted CNO and Andrade Gutierrez in an ICC arbitration related to the construction of one of the world’s largest hydropower plants.
  • Assisted CBD in a strategic dispute arising out of a sale and leaseback deal.