Mr Marcos Augusto Leonardo Ribeiro > Azevedo Sette Advogados > Belo Horizonte, Brazil > Lawyer Profile

Azevedo Sette Advogados
RUA PARAIBA, 1000
Rua Paraíba, 1000, térreo
Belo Horizonte MG 30130-145
Brazil
Marcos Augusto Leonardo Ribeiro photo

Work Department

Civil Litigation and Arbitration, Insurance, Social Security and Health Care, Intellectual Property, Telecommunication, Internet and Information Technology

Position

Ribeiro is partner in Azevedo Sette Advogados’ Litigation practice in Belo Horizonte office. He draws upon 20 years’ experience representing clients in strategic Litigation and Arbitration in Civil, Corporate, and Intellectual Property matters, specially to Construction and Engineering, Infrastructure, Real Estate, Insurance, Social Security and Health Care, Telecommunication, Internet, IT, and Retail segments.

Career

Before joining Azevedo Sette, Ribeiro was a manager and associate in Litigation practice (2010-2013) in Brazil’s law firms.

Languages

English and Portuguese.

Memberships

Member of Brazilian Bar Association.

Education

LL.B. from Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais – UFMG Law School, he was admitted to practice in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, in 2002. He is specialized in Civil Procedural Law at PUC/MG (2004), Project Management, Negotiation and Analysis of Financial Statements.

Leisure

He is recommended in Litigation and Arbitration as an “ascendant partner with technical knowledge and business vision”, being an “excellent lawyer who always explores different alternatives to better serve arbitration cases” and who “thinks about of the box to reach our goals” by Chambers Latin America and Chambers Brazil guides. Marcos is also recommended in Civil Litigation, Consumer Law and Dispute Resolution by The Legal 500 and Latin Lawyer 250. In Leaders League guide is highly recommended in Litigation, Arbitration and Dispute Resolution, in LACCA Approved and Best Lawyers is listed as reference in Brazil and Top Listed in Arbitration and Mediation. In Análise Advocacia, he is one of the best lawyers in Litigation in the Brazil and reference to Construction and Engineering sectors.

Lawyer Rankings

Brazil > City focus - Belo Horizonte > Dispute resolution

(Leading partners)

Marcos Augusto Leonardo Ribeiro – Azevedo Sette Advogados

The dispute resolution team at Azevedo Sette Advogados is adept at handling litigation matters before judicial, administrative, and regulatory bodies, including the superior courts. Singled out for its ‘unique blend of expertise, innovation, and client-centred approach‘, the group has an impressive client base which spans a wide range of industry sectors, such as telecoms, mining, and consumer goods. Co-leading the practice are João Capanema, Leonardo Farinha Goulart, Marcos Augusto Leonardo Ribeiro, and Felipe Moraes. Capanema has a breadth of expertise including litigating and arbitrating matters related to civil, competition, and IP disputes, while Goulart is noted for his deep knowledge of the energy and natural resources sector, frequently representing mining and metals companies in contentious issues. Moraes concentrates on arbitration and mediation involving infrastructure, concession contracts, and corporate disputes, and Ribeiro is recognised for his proficiency in restructuring and insolvency mandates.