Almeida Advogados > Sao Paulo, Brazil > Firm Profile

Almeida Advogados > The Legal 500 Rankings

Brazil > Compliance Tier 4

Bernardo Viana leads the compliance and corporate governance practice at Almeida Advogados, which acts for clients in internal investigations, the compliance aspects of M&A, international sanctions and administrative liability proceedings. Clients also turn to Viana and the team for advice on compliance programmes and risk assessments. Also of note is the firm’s increasing work in anti-money laundering matters.

Brazil > Public law Tier 4

Almeida Advogados is equipped to guide clients throughout all stages of public procurement procedures, from assisting clients in their participation in PPPs, to representing them in public civil actions related to government contracts. The team, which is rated by clients for its ‘extensive knowledge of public and regulatory law’, is often retained in judicial litigation against government agencies and administrative proceedings. Administrative and government relations specialist Igor Luna jointly heads the department with Rafael Zinato Moreira, who is proficient in bidding procedures and public contracts. Other noteworthy practitioners include Pedro Argenta Bayardino and Luísa Sottili, the latter of whom has combined expertise in administrative and environmental law.

Tax > Tax litigation Tier 4

Brazil > Environment Tier 5

Almeida Advogados brings together environmental law specialists who are well placed to assist domestic and international clients in the allocation of environmental risks, licensing proceedings, civil investigations and environmental disputes. Environmental matters in the reverse logistics, waste management and sanitation sectors are core areas of activity for the team, which is under the joint leadership of Guilherme Doval, Igor Luna and Rafael Zinato Moreira. Doval is a contact for mining companies, and Luna is noted for administrative proceedings, which is also an area of focus for Moreira.

Tax > Tax advisory Tier 5

The well-regarded team at Almeida Advogados combines ‘extensive experience in the market‘ with ‘excellent interpersonal relationships with clients‘. Tax litigation at the municipal, state and federal levels is a defining feature of the practice, which regularly assists in direct and indirect tax disputes. Clients include major companies operating in the insurance, agribusiness, and food and beverage sectors. The team’s expertise extends to day-today and transactional tax matters. Practice head Rodrigo Petry Terra ‘stands out in the field for his individual qualities and all his mastery of the area‘.

Brazil > Corporate and M&A Tier 6

With wide-ranging sector focus, Almeida Advogados advises on the entire spectrum of corporate transactions, including joint ventures and corporate restructurings. Commercial contracts and corporate governance are other areas of expertise for the department, which is noted for its strength in the representation of minority shareholders of large Brazilian corporations in contentious matters. The team – which has the ability to advise clients based across the country given its location in Brazil’s main economic hubs, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, Belo Horizonte and Recife – is praised for its ‘quick response', 'availability‘ and ‘knowledge of the topic‘. Leading the practice is founding partner André De Almeida, who brings together expertise in corporate, commercial, M&A, compliance and competition law. Pedro Tinoco is a a key contact for technology clients, while Guilherme Doval is regularly retained by domestic and international companies in corporate, mining and real estate matters.

Brazil > Dispute Resolution: Litigation Tier 7

At Almeida Advogados, the litigation practice is highlighted for its ‘ability to handle complex work', most notably disputes involving corporate, environmental, antitrust, real estate, contractual and consumer law issues. The team acts for a varied client base in the drafting, filing and following up of lawsuits at all levels of the judicial and administrative court systems. André De Almeida is a ‘first-rate lawyer', who leads on several corporate litigation matters on behalf of both companies and shareholders. Civil litigation and judicial recovery are some of Andréa Seco's areas of expertise, while Henrique Carmona Do Amaral is noted for his experience in the public law and real estate spaces. Associate Danilo Facchini Gonçalves is a name to note for insurance and consumer law disputes.

Brazil > TMT: Cybersecurity and data privacy