Mr Luis Borghi > Trench Rossi Watanabe > Sao Paulo, Brazil > Lawyer Profile

Noted for its ‘unparalleled international focus’, Trench Rossi Watanabe‘s arbitration practice routinely represents foreign and domestic clients in high-profile disputes. The team has a strong track record in proceedings before several arbitral venues – including CAM-CCBC – and showcases particular strength in cases pertaining to the oil and gas, energy and technology industries. With extensive experience in commercial and corporate disputes, including arbitration arising from regulatory, shareholder, and post-M&A conflicts, as well as contractual, compensation and performance claims. The team is led by Joaquim De Paiva Muniz, who is highly active in corporate and contractual disputes. Focused on contentious matters concerning commercial contracts, bankruptcy and corporate conflicts, Luis Borghi is another key contact in the group. Associate Bruna Silveira is commended by clients for her ‘proximity to the business and availability’, and is often engaged in cross-border mandates.

Trench Rossi Watanabe‘s dispute resolution department is noted for providing ‘high-quality technical service’ in representing clients in numerous sectors, especially the entertainment, pharmaceutical and construction industries. The team is proficient in both civil and commercial litigation, demonstrating strong credentials in lawsuits pertaining to insurance, banking, real estate, consumer, environmental law and judicial reorganisations. The national team is led by Marcio Polto, who handles civil and commercial disputes in the consumer products, life sciences, chemicals and IT sectors. Gledson Marques De Campos oversees bankruptcy and insolvency-related matters, while Andrea Brick – head of the Rio de Janeiro and Porto Alegre dispute resolution practices – often represents mining and energy clients in corporate disputes. Giuliana Schunck is active in debt recovery and contractual lawsuits, while Tiago Zapater is a key port of call for class actions, product liability and environmental claims. Noted for being an ‘excellent professional and very competent’, Luis Borghi focuses on disputes resolved via litigation and arbitration.