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Franco Leutewiler Henriques Advogados (FLH Advogados) Offices
AV. BRIGADEIRO FARIA LIMA 2055
SAO PAULO
Brazil
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Franco Leutewiler Henriques Advogados (FLH Advogados) > The Legal 500 Rankings
Brazil > Dispute Resolution: Litigation Tier 6
‘Formed by lawyers, who are technical, committed and focused on the client’, Franco Leutewiler Henriques Advogados (FLH Advogados) is regularly engaged by companies in the infrastructure, construction, energy and financial sectors for its proficiency in strategic litigation, including domestic and multi-jurisdictional cases. Agribusiness clients regularly seek Nancy Gombossy de Melo Franco‘s representation in sector-specific disputes. This is also a particular area of focus for Thiago Soares Gerbasi, who is noted for his vast experience in proceedings concerning the purchase and sale of commodities, rural leasing and logistics. Aline Dias, whose specialisms also include arbitration and mediation, is another name to note for litigation. With strong credentials in civil, commercial and administrative claims, Guilherme Moura was promoted to the partnership in January 2023.Practice head(s):
Nancy Gombossy de Melo Franco; Thiago Soares Gerbasi; Aline Dias
Testimonials
‘The firm has excellent professionals with technical knowledge of the subject; they serve the client on time and to their satisfaction. They are assertive and punctual, and anticipate problems. They keep the client updated on all progress of the case and project. They are exceptional business partners.’
‘FLH is a firm formed by lawyers who are technical, committed and focused on the client.’
‘Thiago Gerbasi and Aline Dias are the professionals we rely on for complex legal discussions involving pre-litigation and litigation; they are always ready to give an in-depth opinion based on the most up-to-date context of the discussion.’
‘The firm’s engagement in the processes is exceptional, in addition to its knowledge of the law, its skill and experience in court are memorable. Also noteworthy is the team’s market knowledge.’
Key clients
ADM do Brasil
Cofco International
Eurochem Fertilizantes Tocantins
Nordex Energy
Raízen Group
Louis Dreyfus Company Group
Gavilon do Brasil Comércio de Produtos Agrícolas
Banco BTG Pactual Group
NuInvest Corretora de Valores
Campo Rico Fertilizer Solutions
FMC Química do Brasil
CGG Trading
Novaagri Infra-Estrutura De Armazenagem E Escoamento Agrícola (Toyota do Brasil Company)
Açúcar E Álcool Oswaldo Ribeiro De Mendonça Ltda. (Usina Colorado)
Central Energética Morrinhos
FS Bioenergia
Jones Day
Syngenta Proteção de Cultivos Ltda.
Syngenta Seeds
Nutrien Group
Viterra Brasil
Tuberfil Indústria e Comércio de Tubos
Amaggi Group
Work highlights
- Represents CJ International Brasil Comercial Agrícola in four lawsuits involving the termination of agreements with one of the largest railway logistics operators in Brazil.
- Acts for Marcopolo and Volare in a lawsuit arising from the termination of a vehicle distribution agreement entered into with Rüdiger Caminhões e Ônibus.
- Acting for Grafite Fotos e Fotolitos in a lawsuit against Libbs Farmacêutica.
Brazil > Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Tier 7
Founded in mid-2021, Franco Leutewiler Henriques Advogados (FLH Advogados) is regularly retained by leading domestic and international companies, including heavyweights from the energy sector, in complex arbitration matters. Aline Dias, who serves as counsel and arbitrator in domestic proceedings, is at the helm of the department, which is rated for its ‘technical and market knowledge of agribusiness and logistics‘. Guilherme Moura, who was promoted to partner in January 2023, frequently acts in corporate and contractual disputes. Entirely devoted to dispute resolution, Júlia Athayde focuses on strategic cases in the construction, corporate and energy segments.Practice head(s):
Aline Dias
Testimonials
‘Technical and market knowledge of agribusiness and logistics make the firm a strategic partner for the company.’
Brazil > Corporate and M&A: Mid-market
Brazil > Labour and employment
Franco Leutewiler Henriques Advogados (FLH Advogados) > Firm Profile
Agribusiness: The partners have a tradition and recognition in agribusiness, acting from legal advice in business and contractual matters, to strategic disputes, typical of the production chain of this sector of the economy.
Banking: The banking and financial law practice has long been recognized for technical precision, experience and market knowledge, both in domestic and multi-jurisdictional operations, advising financial institutions, multilateral organizations, credit funds, development banks, credit agencies, hedge funds, trading companies, sponsors and suppliers.
Capital markets: The firm works on offers with a deep understanding of the Brazilian market and specific issues related to the industry or sector of their business. Clients include securitization companies, assets, fintechs, DTVMs and CTVMs, credit funds, funds focused on illiquid assets, credit rights investment funds, commercial and investment banks, as well as Brazilian and foreign companies in various segments of the economy.
Corporate: The firm offers solid specialized legal support to partners, investors, companies and national and international financial institutions in different sectors of the economy to comply with Brazilian corporate law, as well as all applicable regulatory obligations.
Dispute resolution: The clients of the firm benefit from the performance of a team focused on mapping different strategies aimed at the best outcome of the case, whether for the prevention or resolution of disputes, both in domestic and multi-jurisdictional cases. The firm’s lawyers’ extensive experience involves a strong presence in the main sectors of the industry, with an emphasis on arbitration, mediation and strategic litigation.
Labor The firm advises clients on strategic labor litigation and advisory matters, including multidisciplinary matters related to compliance, data protection and competition.
Mergers and acquisitions: The area includes sophisticated transaction structuring, including the purchase and sale of equity interests and assets in Brazil or abroad and various corporate reorganizations, in the most diverse sectors of the economy. The team works in synergy with several other areas of the firm to propose the most efficient and appropriate structures.
Tax: The firm provides sophisticated solutions to a variety of tax issues – from tax litigation to business transactions –, ensuring full legal assistance to national and multinational companies. The team handles complex tax analysis on direct and indirect taxes, social security contributions and foreign trade, working together with other areas of the firm to design multidisciplinary solutions that boost clients’ businesses. The tax team advises clients on planning, structuring and conducting business for the purpose of mitigating tax risks and increasing tax efficiency.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Agribusiness | Nancy Gombossy de Melo Franco | nancy.franco@flha.com.br | +55 11 3016-1888 |
Agribusiness and Banking | Gabriel Buscarini Leutewiler | gabriel.leutewiler@flha.com.br | +55 11 3016-1888 |
Corporate and M&A | Vitor Henriques | vitor.henriques@flha.com.br | +55 11 3016-1888 |
Labor | Aldo Augusto Martinez Neto | aldo.martinez@flha.com.br | +55 11 3016-1888 |
Labor | André Prado Freitas | andre.freitas@flha.com.br | +55 11 3016-1888 |
Dispute Resolution: Litigation and Arbitration | Aline Dias | aline.dias@flha.com.br | +55 11 3016-1888 |
Environmental | Flávia Reis | flavia.reis@flha.com.br | +55 11 3016-1888 |
Corporate and M&A | Gabriela Sella | gabriela.sella@flha.com.br | +55 11 3016-1888 |
Dispute Resolution: Litigation and Arbitration | Guilherme Moura | guilherme.moura@flha.com.br | +55 11 3016-1888 |
Real Estate | Isabel Loffredo | isabel.loffredo@flha.com.br | +55 11 3016-1888 |
Wealth Management | Rodolfo Bertin | rodolfo.bertin@flha.com.br | +55 11 3016-1888 |
Agribusiness | Thiago Soares Gerbasi | thiago.gerbasi@flha.com.br | +55 11 3016-1888 |
Tax and Wealth Management | Tiago Espellet Dockhorn | tiago.dockhorn@flha.com.br | +55 11 3016-1888 |
Banking And Finance | William Rizzi | william.rizzi@flha.com.br | +55 11 3016-1887 |
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Agribusiness: The partners have a tradition and recognition in agribusiness, acting from legal advice in business and contractual matters, to strategic disputes, typical of the production chain of this sector of the economy.
Banking: The banking and financial law practice has long been recognized for technical precision, experience and market knowledge, both in domestic and multi-jurisdictional operations, advising financial institutions, multilateral organizations, credit funds, development banks, credit agencies, hedge funds, trading companies, sponsors and suppliers.
Capital markets: The firm works on offers with a deep understanding of the Brazilian market and specific issues related to the industry or sector of their business. Clients include securitization companies, assets, fintechs, DTVMs and CTVMs, credit funds, funds focused on illiquid assets, credit rights investment funds, commercial and investment banks, as well as Brazilian and foreign companies in various segments of the economy.
Corporate: The firm offers solid specialized legal support to partners, investors, companies and national and international financial institutions in different sectors of the economy to comply with Brazilian corporate law, as well as all applicable regulatory obligations.
Dispute resolution: The clients of the firm benefit from the performance of a team focused on mapping different strategies aimed at the best outcome of the case, whether for the prevention or resolution of disputes, both in domestic and multi-jurisdictional cases. The firm’s lawyers’ extensive experience involves a strong presence in the main sectors of the industry, with an emphasis on arbitration, mediation and strategic litigation.
Labor The firm advises clients on strategic labor litigation and advisory matters, including multidisciplinary matters related to compliance, data protection and competition.
Mergers and acquisitions: The area includes sophisticated transaction structuring, including the purchase and sale of equity interests and assets in Brazil or abroad and various corporate reorganizations, in the most diverse sectors of the economy. The team works in synergy with several other areas of the firm to propose the most efficient and appropriate structures.
Tax: The firm provides sophisticated solutions to a variety of tax issues – from tax litigation to business transactions –, ensuring full legal assistance to national and multinational companies. The team handles complex tax analysis on direct and indirect taxes, social security contributions and foreign trade, working together with other areas of the firm to design multidisciplinary solutions that boost clients’ businesses. The tax team advises clients on planning, structuring and conducting business for the purpose of mitigating tax risks and increasing tax efficiency.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
---|---|---|---|
Agribusiness | Nancy Gombossy de Melo Franco | nancy.franco@flha.com.br | +55 11 3016-1888 |
Agribusiness and Banking | Gabriel Buscarini Leutewiler | gabriel.leutewiler@flha.com.br | +55 11 3016-1888 |
Corporate and M&A | Vitor Henriques | vitor.henriques@flha.com.br | +55 11 3016-1888 |
Labor | Aldo Augusto Martinez Neto | aldo.martinez@flha.com.br | +55 11 3016-1888 |
Labor | André Prado Freitas | andre.freitas@flha.com.br | +55 11 3016-1888 |
Dispute Resolution: Litigation and Arbitration | Aline Dias | aline.dias@flha.com.br | +55 11 3016-1888 |
Environmental | Flávia Reis | flavia.reis@flha.com.br | +55 11 3016-1888 |
Corporate and M&A | Gabriela Sella | gabriela.sella@flha.com.br | +55 11 3016-1888 |
Dispute Resolution: Litigation and Arbitration | Guilherme Moura | guilherme.moura@flha.com.br | +55 11 3016-1888 |
Real Estate | Isabel Loffredo | isabel.loffredo@flha.com.br | +55 11 3016-1888 |
Wealth Management | Rodolfo Bertin | rodolfo.bertin@flha.com.br | +55 11 3016-1888 |
Agribusiness | Thiago Soares Gerbasi | thiago.gerbasi@flha.com.br | +55 11 3016-1888 |
Tax and Wealth Management | Tiago Espellet Dockhorn | tiago.dockhorn@flha.com.br | +55 11 3016-1888 |
Banking And Finance | William Rizzi | william.rizzi@flha.com.br | +55 11 3016-1887 |