Mr Luis Cláudio Furtado Faria > Pinheiro Neto Advogados > Rio de Janeiro, Brazil > Lawyer Profile

Drawing on the firm’s first-class capabilities in corporate, litigation, tax and labour law, Pinheiro Neto Advogados is well positioned to act in wet and dry shipping claims at the judicial, administrative and arbitration levels. Standing out for its experience in oil and gas-related maritime matters, the group is also skilled in the negotiation of industry contracts, ranging from shipbuilding and financing agreements to vessel registrations and joint ventures. Luis Claudio Furtado Faria is ‘able to skillfully combine his strong background in dispute resolution (litigation and arbitration) with maritime law and regulatory issues‘.

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.