Pedro Maciel > Lefosse Advogados > Sao Paulo, Brazil > Lawyer Profile

Led by ‘world-class attorney‘ Pedro Maciel, Lefosse Advogados fields a strong arbitration team with experience in domestic and international proceedings, including under the ICC and CAM-CCBC rules. Its varied client portfolio spans Brazilian and foreign companies operating in a wide array of industries, covering construction, energy, retail, technology and infrastructure. The team is especially well placed to advise on corporate and post-M&A arbitrations, but also handles arbitral proceedings concerning commercial contracts, concession agreements and construction projects. Diogo Ciuffo Carneiro, who attracts regular instructions from clients from the logistics, energy and construction sectors, has a wealth of experience in domestic and international arbitration. Recently promoted partner Bernardo Pires excels in M&A disputes. Julio Neves, who acts in both litigation and arbitration, joined from TozziniFreire Advogados in March 2022. Márcio Opromolla is no longer at the firm.

Market-leading corporates turn to the dispute resolution team at Lefosse Advogados for its capabilities in big-ticket litigation, encompassing both domestic and cross-border matters. The group is particularly noted for its ‘extensive expertise‘ in corporate, commercial and contractual disputes, and is also well positioned to advise on major class actions and administrative proceedings. Pedro Maciel is a seasoned litigator, and is routinely instructed by clients from the banking, construction, energy and TMT sectors. Raphael Nehin Corrêa handles a mix of commercial, corporate, civil and financial disputes, and is singled out for his track record in judicial restructurings. The highly recommended Diogo Ciuffo Carneiro has the ‘ability to propose innovative solutions‘ in the context of regulatory and business-critical disputes. Key players from the paper and pulp, energy, construction and retail spaces seek Julio Neves‘ assistance in investment and public law-related cases; Neves joined from TozziniFreire Advogados in March 2022. Other core team members include Bernardo Pires, who was welcomed to the partnership in April 2022, and Deborah Nery. Pedro Salarini left the firm in December 2023.