Mr Rodrigo Carneiro > Pinheiro Neto Advogados > Sao Paulo, Brazil > Lawyer Profile

At Pinheiro Neto Advogados, the litigation practice is skilled in handling high-profile commercial and civil cases with national and international significance. The firm, which attracts instructions from domestic and foreign clients operating in a variety of industries, is frequently seen acting in the most sensitive and complex disputes in the market. Celso Cintra Mori – a leading figure in the dispute resolution space – is seasoned in civil, commercial and administrative litigation, which are also notable areas of practice for Gilberto Giusti. Giusti, who is a key contact for corporate, securities and construction disputes, is trusted by many clients operating in highly regulated industries, including energy and telecoms. With over four decades’ experience in corporate, commercial and securities cases, Rodrigo Carneiro is experienced in cross-border mandates. Other notable practitioners include Diogenes Mendes Gonçalves Neto; Brasília-based partner Vicente Coelho Araujo, who excels in appellate litigation before the Brazilian superior courts; civil and commercial litigator Luis Claudio Furtado Faria, who is regularly sought out by energy, shipping and financial services clients; and Eider Avelino Silva, who focuses on both judicial and arbitral proceedings. Senior associate Gianvito Ardito has played a key role in high-profile lawsuits, most notably class actions.

Pinheiro Neto Advogados houses a sizeable team of arbitration specialists, who are routinely sought by clients from the worlds of energy, oil and gas, telecoms, insurance and healthcare in relation to complex domestic and international arbitral proceedings. Its broad service offering covers high-stakes corporate governance and M&A disputes, as well as cases involving financing deals, infrastructure investments, construction contracts, and agreements with the public administration. Gilberto Giusti, who has sat on the board of prestigious arbitration institutions, including the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), is a leading figure in the market. Cases involving major construction and infrastructure projects in Brazil and other Latin American countries are among Júlio César Bueno‘s areas of expertise, while Rodrigo Carneiro  focuses on corporate, commercial and securities disputes. Rodrigo Persone P. Camargo, Pedro Barradas Barata and Lucas Pinto Simão, who was promoted to partner in January 2022, are active in both litigation and arbitration matters. Renato Stephan Grion is singled out for his wealth of experience in international arbitration. At the associate level, André Rossetto Daudt, Guilherme Piccardi de Andrade Silva and Thiago Del Pozzo Zanelato stand out for their involvement in the practice.