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Silveiro Advogados Offices

AV. CARLOS GOMES, 258
8TH AND 9TH FLOOR, AUXILIADORA
PORTO ALEGRE 90480-002
Brazil
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Silveiro Advogados > The Legal 500 Rankings
City focus - Porto Alegre > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2
With strong credentials in corporate and business law, Silveiro Advogados has a well-established practice, which is adept at handling a mix of M&A transactions, corporate and debt restructuring, real estate matters and estate planning. The team also demonstrates specialist knowledge of venture capital and private equity funds in Brazil. Practice head Pedro Chagas is experienced in corporate and commercial mandates, often advising clients on foreign investments. André Silveiro focuses on corporate governance and succession planning, while Daniel Báril devotes a large proportion of his time to bankruptcy mandates.
Practice head(s):
Pedro Chagas
Testimonials
‘Its professionals demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the issues, have great ability to handle situations and convey a lot of confidence.’
‘Our company is totally satisfied with the Silvero team. It is a professional team and helping the company a lot with experienced legal skills and knowledge, which provides the right legal opinions and finding the most efficient and faster solutions for the company.’
‘André Silveiro and Pedro Chagas are excellent professionals, with deep knowledge, a lot of experience and competence. They convey a lot of security and confidence in the way they handle the most diverse situations.’
‘Mr. Pedro Chagas is sincere and a perfect legal advisor for the company.’
Key clients
Cortel Controlling Shareholders
HT Micron Semicondutores
Frusapar
Imdepa
Math Marketing da Informação
Fleming Empreendimentos Imobilários
SBQ Assessoria Didática e Pedagógica
Cuore Platform
FACAMP group of shareholders
Lagro Industrial Corp.
Construtora LF
Fundação Iberê Camargo
Work highlights
- Advised the controlling shareholders of Cortel in the negotiation and signing of a new shareholders’ agreement with the investing partners to allow the filing for the company’s IPO request.
- Advising HT Micron Semicondutores on the negotiation and formalisation of a new capitalisation by a Korean partner.
- Assisting the controlling families of IMDEPA in drafting a shareholders’ agreement to restructure the company’s corporate governance.
City focus - Porto Alegre > Dispute resolution Tier 2
With an impressive track record in litigation before the courts in the south of Brazil, 'excellent firm' Silveiro Advogados is particularly adept at assisting domestic and international clients involved in construction and corporate disputes. Another core area of activity for the department is arbitration, for which practice head Ricardo Ranzolin is a name to note. Ranzolin also brings a wealth of experience in class actions and construction disputes and is supported by a specialised team of litigators. Noteworthy individuals in the Porto Alegre office include Ricardo Leal de Moraes, who is seasoned in antitrust litigation and cases involving the telecoms sector; civil and commercial litigator Ricardo Fortes; and the highly regarded Vitor de Paula Ramos.
Practice head(s):
Ricardo Ranzolin
Testimonials
‘The firm provides multidisciplinary service with artisanal solutions.’
‘Vitor de Paula Ramos is a rare professional in the market, combining technical knowledge not only in construction and contentious matters, with an extremely artisanal and careful advocacy. Vitor actively participates in all phases of the process. He works in complex litigation, often seeking negotiated solutions and settlements with positive and significant impacts for the client.’
‘Proactive resolution of complex issues. Ricardo Fortes has a lot of technical and jurisprudential knowledge.’
‘It is an excellent law firm. They have knowledge, are up-to-date and 100% dedicated to the clients and cases.’
‘In general, Silveiro Advogados stands out for its excellent performance, with teams always very accessible and willing to optimise the work in search of better results, as well as ensuring the relationship with the client.’
‘Ricardo Ranzolin is always transparent, which gives us total confidence in the work he undertakes.’
Key clients
Telefonica Brasil
Banco Cooperativo SICREDI
IBI Participações
Banrisul – Banco do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul
Bing Imóveis Incorporadora e Construtora
TMSA – Tecnologia em Movimentação
Elevadores Otis
HT Micron Semicondutores
Companhia Zaffari Comércio e Indústria
Intecnial and Intecnial Participações
Work highlights
- Representing Telefônica in various class actions arising from consumer-related issues in the state of Rio Grande do Sul.
- Acted for TMSA in an arbitration filed against it regarding an EPCM contract.
- Representing Zaffari in a lawsuit discussing the right to vindicate the possession of a building located in a strategic and prime area of Porto Alegre.
City focus - Porto Alegre > Labour Tier 2
Silveiro Advogados' labour team has extensive experience in both non-contentious and contentious matters, where it acts for a broad range of clients operating across the retail, food and beverage, engineering, steel and telecoms sectors, among others. Collective claims and trade union negotiations are key areas of strength for the department, which is overseen by Guilherme Guimarães. Larissa Salgado is also active in the practice and focuses on individual and collective labour claims.
Practice head(s):
Guilherme Guimarães
Key clients
Gerdau
Taurus Armas
Grupo RBS
E Bebidas Fruki
Lins Ferrão Artigos do Vestuário
Metasa Indústria Metalúrgica
Grupo Zanc
CMPC – Celulose Riograndense
Grupo AEGEA
IMDEPA Rolamentos Importação e Comércio
HT Micron Semicondutores
Work highlights
- Acting for Gerdau in a class action filed by the Metalworkers Union of the city of São Jerônimo, seeking payment for an extra 30% raise for work done after 5am.
- Represents TMSA in a legal action filed by SENGE (the Union of Engineers of the State of Rio Grande do Sul).
- Acting for Fortbrás Auto Peças in a public civil action filed by the General Attorney’s Office Labour Department (MPT- Ministério Público do Trabalho) against the company, claiming non-compliance with regulations for breaks.
City focus - Porto Alegre > Tax Tier 2
With considerable expertise in both tax planning and litigation, Silveiro Advogados provides comprehensive advice to a variety of clients, covering direct and indirect tax at every level, and special tax regimes. Tax litigation is a core strength for the department, which often assists companies with challenges to tax assessments, and represents them before tax authorities. The Porto Alegre group witnessed a recent shift in leadership: Alberto Martins Brentano stepped down as practice head, and recent hire Cassiano Menke took his place in May 2020. Menke joined from Meister, Menke e Marder Advogados Associados and brings substantial experience in administrative and judicial tax litigation. He receives key support from Maria Angélica Feijó, who specialises in complex tax disputes.
Practice head(s):
Cassiano Menke
Testimonials
‘Technical knowledge of matters/subjects. Cassiano Menke has extensive knowledge of tax law issues.’
‘Personalised service. The team is constantly updated on new laws and jurisprudence.’
‘.Cassiano Menke provides impeccable advice.’
Key clients
Lojas Quero-Quero
Bebidas Fruki
Gerdau Empreendimentos
Sim Rede de Postos
Multiplan Empreendimentos Imobiliários
Sindicato das Indústrias Texteis do RS
Sulgás – Companhia de Gás do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul
Associação Médica do Rio Grande do Sul – AMRIGS
Comércio de Medicamentos Brair
Centro Clínico Gaúcho
TMSA – Tecnologia Em Movimentação
Imdepa Rolamentos Importação e Comércio
Opinião Produtora
Grupo Processor
Associação Pró-Ensino Superior em Novo Hamburgo ASPEUR – Universidade FEEVALE
Unique Rubber Technologies
Fundação Iberê Camargo
Universidade Univates
Zenglein Indústrias de Calçados
Work highlights
- Prepared a legal opinion on behalf of Sindicato Das Indústrias Têxteis do RS regarding the unconstitutionality of the FAP in relation to a case that will affect all textile companies in southern Brazil.
- Advised Sim Rede de Postos on controversial aspects for entering the Special Taxation Regime within the state of Rio Grande do Sul.
- Defended Associação Pró-Ensino Superior em Novo Hamburgo ASPEUR – Universidade FEEVALE in a lawsuit that ended successfully after a negotiation with the National Treasury Attorney-General’s Office.
Brazil > Real estate Tier 3
The 'highly committed' real estate team at Silveiro Advogados, which is split between the firm's São Paulo and Porto Alegre offices, is 'constantly updated on the new laws and jurisprudence'. The department is particularly active in representing investment funds, and is also noted for its substantial expertise in agribusiness-related investments. Advice to clients on residential, logistics, retail and commercial office developments and acquisitions also featured prominently in its workload in 2020. Practice head Rodrigo Mutti is strong on the transactional and litigation front, and is backed by up-and-coming partner Nicholas Paiva.
Practice head(s):
Rodrigo Mutti
Testimonials
‘Well-qualified, highly committed and engage all resources to solve clients’ problems.’
‘Personalised service with a high degree of knowledge of the standards, with a team constantly updated on the new laws and jurisprudence.’
‘At Silveiro Advogados the projects go well and we come up with concrete results. The customer experience has been very positive.’
‘Nicholas Paiva and Rodrigo Mutti make a difference.’
‘I work with Rodrigo Mutti, Nicolas Paiva and Patriccia Maestra. It’s a great team: responsive, professional and delivering the expected results.’
Key clients
Telefonica Brasil
Terra Santa Agro
Multiplan Empreendimentos Imobiliários
Rio Bravo Investimentos
Credit Suisse Hedging Griffo
MSD (Merck Sharp Dhome)
FCC
Grupo Zaffari
Peccin Agroflorestal
IBI Investimentos
Air Liquide
Work highlights
- Advised Rio Bravo on the R$103.2m acquisition of the Cyrela and Cyma residential developments in São Paulo.
- Advised Arado Empreendimentos on a 425-hectare development project in Porto Alegre.
- Advised Rio Bravo on the R$68m acquisition of a commercial property owned by Vinci Offices Investment Fund in São Paulo and leased to Lojas Renner.
Brazil > Intellectual property Tier 4
Focused on the intersection between IP and IT law, Silveiro Advogados is predominantly retained by start-ups, pharmaceutical companies, manufacturing corporations and football clubs. Besides assisting with trade mark and domain names disputes, the group is also well versed in digital copyright infringement, unfair competition and anti-piracy measures. Leading the department is Rodrigo Azevedo, who handles contentious matters and stands out for his experience in online brand protection. Leonardo Braga Moura is another contact for complex IP issues in Brazil and abroad.
Practice head(s):
Rodrigo Azevedo
Testimonials
‘This law firm is the one I trust when I need advice regarding Brazilian copyright matters. They are fast and provide useful advice.’
‘SA’s IP team was very attentive to the company’s demands and were always available to identify a solution balancing the company’s interests vs. legal certainty. They are flexible both in legal support and in charging fees.’
‘Leonardo Braga Moura and Rodrigo Azevedo are competent professionals who are always available to discuss issues. They are assertive in their advice. They convey confidence.’
‘Organisation, technique, punctuality, availability. I recommend Leonardo Braga Moura and Rodrigo Azevedo.’
Key clients
Banco do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul – Banrisul
Telefônica Brasil
Sicredi Participações
Sodexo
Banco Fator
Schneider Electric
Bauminas
Grêmio Football Portoalegrense
Grendene
Lojas Colombo
Lojas Renner
Marcopolo
Agibank
CMPC
Work highlights
- Successfully represented Lojas Colombo in a lawsuit filed by the National Copyright Collection Agency (ECAD), and established a precedent beneficial to retailers nationally.
- Obtained a significant anti-counterfeiting victory on behalf of Lojas Renner in the Civil Court of the Judicial District of São Paulo.
- Hired to provide Sicredi Participações with full-scale IP and data protection services.
Brazil > Public law Tier 5
Demonstrating an impressive track record in proceedings before judicial, administrative and audit courts, Silveiro Advogados is also skilled in public procurement, government contracts and cases related to fraud. The team, which boasts a strong following in the telecoms sector, is jointly led by two public law specialists - Ricardo Leal de Moraes and Manoel André da Rocha - who have decades of experience across the entire spectrum of public law mandates, including negotiations with regulatory agencies. Moraes splits his time between Porto Alegre and São Paulo and focuses on administrative law and regulatory issues. Rocha is a key contact in Porto Alegre, especially for constitutional and administrative law matters.
Practice head(s):
Ricardo Leal de Moraes; Manoel André da Rocha
Testimonials
‘Personalised service with a high-quality and very diligent team.’
‘Silveiro Advogados works very closely to the client, strives to understand the their needs, and manages to provide a customised service, adequate and assertive advice. Our experience with Silveiro Advogados has been excellent due to the promptness and speed of service, and the technical knowledge of the team that assisted us.’
Key clients
Telefônica Brasil
Banco do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul
Fraport Brasil Aeroporto de Porto Alegre
Banco Cooperativo Sicredi
Rio Bravo Investments
Multiplan Empreendimentos Imobiliários
Companhia Zaffari Comércio e Indústria
TMSA – Tecnologia em Movimentação
IBI Participações e Negócios
Pilaplast Indústria e Comércio de Plásticos
BRISA Sociedade para o Desenvolvimento da Tecnologia de Informação
Work highlights
- Advised Banrisul, a semi-public bank, and established its legal guidance on duties of secrecy regarding all public funds.
- Acted for Banco Cooperativo SICREDI in a lawsuit opposing a refund sought by the federal government concerning a national public housing programme.
- Advising the Brazilian branch of one of the leading players in the global airport business, Fraport Brasil, on the liabilities in the concession of the Porto Alegre Airport.
Brazil > Dispute Resolution: Litigation Tier 6
Silveiro Advogados has extensive experience of handling litigation throughout the entire justice system in Brazil. The team is particularly prominent in the telecoms, construction and corporate sectors. Ricardo Leal de Moraes, who specialises in competition and administrative law, is a name to note in the team, as are Ricardo Ranzolin and Igor Bimkowski Rossoni, who 'stand out for their technical capacity and excellent client service skills'.
Practice head(s):
Ricardo Ranzolin
Testimonials
‘The team’s dedication to understanding and finding solutions to unusual issues, with a quick and efficient response is outstanding.’
‘Igor Bimkowski Rossoni and Ricardo Borges Ranzolin stand out for their technical capacity and excellent client service skills.’
‘Silveiro Advogados has acted in our cases in a very diligent and proactive manner, always a step ahead in all procedural acts, in addition to working with commendable zeal and impressive speed. The litigation team has served us brilliantly and has put together a very successful strategy so far.’
‘Igor Bimkowski Rossoni and Rafael Brunati Pereira da Silva had a proactive performance throughout the case. In addition, they demonstrate that they have great technical knowledge in the matters discussed and have been extremely successful in all our matters so far.’
‘After a long partnership with the real estate office, we hired Silveiro to work in the civil and litigation area. Igor Rossoni is responsible for the great work done. In addition to deep academic knowledge, Igor is also a thorough lawyer when discussing legal strategies (post and before litigation).’
‘The team is attentive and always very helpful. They provide cutting-edge advice.’
‘It is a state-of-the-art practice that works very quickly, efficiently and with a lot of knowledge of the facts, in matters of judicial and administrative litigation. Ricardo Borges Ranzolin and Igor Binkowski Rossoni are recommended.’
Key clients
Telefônica Brasil
Elevadores Otis
Banco Cooperativo SICREDI
IBI Participações
BANRISUL – Banco do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul
Terra Santa Agro
Rio Bravo Investimentos
Frusapar Participações
TMSA – Tecnologia em Movimentação
HT Micron Semicondutores
Faculdade de Campinas – FACAMP
Work highlights
- Represents Telefônica in various class actions arising from consumer-related issues in the state of Rio Grande do Sul.
- Representing H&F majority shareholders in a lawsuit in which the minority, due to alleged disloyalty, seeks compensatory damages.
- Representing Zaffari in a lawsuit discussing the right to vindicate the possession of a building located in Porto Alegre.
Tax > Tax advisory Tier 7
Silveiro Advogados has a strong team working primarily out of the firm's Porto Alegre office. The department is led by recently appointed practice head Cassiano Menke, who has over 20 years' experience advising on complex consulting and litigation issues. Maria Angélica Feijó is another key partner with a strong track record in major tax disputes. Former practice head Alberto Brentano continues to advise as a consultant. Clients include major fund managers, manufacturers, retailers and energy companies.
Practice head(s):
Cassiano Menke
Testimonials
‘I believe that, in addition to what is usual, that is, excellence in providing the service, the difference is the technical capacity of the team, the willingness to resolve any demand and the quick feedback from lawyers to the client. The difference is the organisation compared to others.’
‘Cassiano, always solicitous, considerate, willing and open to dialogue. Maria Angelica, attentive to cases, unique technical skill, kind. Louise Lerina, unique technical skill, and always dedicated to any job.’
‘It is a firm with a small team, but that brings a differential of being close to the client, speaking the language of the client and acting in great partnership.’
‘Rodrigo Mutti and Cassiano Menke are standout professionals.’
‘Silveiro Advogados is full service and understands very well our area of expertise. Cassiano Menke and Maria Angélica Feijó have done and are doing a great job. Given the personalised and high-level service, expectations were exceeded.’
Key clients
Rio Bravo Gestora de Investimentos
Novelis do Brasil
Merck Sharp & Dohme
Grupo Terra Santa
Multiplan Empreendimentos Imobiliários
Sindicato das Indústrias Texteis do RS
TMSA – Tecnologia Em Movimentação
Imdepa Rolamentos Importação e Comércio
Kidde Brasil
Grupo Gerdau
Fleury
Lojas Riachuelo
Cia. Hering
Oi
Timags Participações
HT Micron Semicondutores
Work highlights
- Assisted Novelis do Brasil in obtaining $30m in PIS and COFINS tax credits.
- Assisted Rio Bravo Gestora de Investimentos with tax liabilities concerning the construction of a key hospital.
- Representing industry association Sindicato das Indústrias Têxteis do Rio Grande do Sul in a key case before the Supreme Federal Court.
Silveiro Advogados > Firm Profile
O Escritório se baseia no propósito de proporcionar segurança jurídica para que nossos clientes ousem em suas iniciativas. A operação colaborativa full-service, sempre com foco em soluções personalizadas, perenes e de baixo custo, busca oferecer resultados concretos para o sucesso dos negócios de seus clientes. O escritório possui sólidos valores, forjados em 65 anos de existência, aliados ao dinamismo de um escritório totalmente remodelado.
Com mais de 180 profissionais, Silveiro Advogados está em constante expansão por meio de parcerias nacionais e internacionais com alguns dos mais importantes escritórios de advocacia do país, com status globalizado e capacidade de oferecer um atendimento experiente a qualquer necessidade do cliente, em qualquer cenário jurídico e econômico.
A equipe altamente especializada é formada por cerca de 80 advogados sócios, formados no Brasil e no exterior, que atuam em áreas segmentadas, mas em perfeita sinergia entre elas, na busca por soluções integradas. A maioria dos profissionais iniciou a sua carreira como estagiários e construiu a sua formação dentro da “cultura de Silveiro” de meio século de experiência que corrobora a convicção de que o sucesso dos trabalhos realizados no escritório advém de laços de confiança desenvolvidos através de verdadeiros, transparentes e, acima de tudo, as relações humanas.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Administrative, public and constitutional; competition and antitrust | Ricardo Moraes | ||
Bankruptcy | Daniel Báril | ||
Bankruptcy | Ricardo Fortes | ||
Consumer Law | Ricardo Borges Ranzolin | ||
Corporate/M&A | Pedro Dominguez Chagas | ||
Dispute Resolution | Ricardo Ranzolin | ||
Family and Succession | Fernando René Graeff | ||
IP and IT | Rodrigo Azevedo | ||
Labour & Employment | Guilherme Guimarães | ||
Real estate | Rodrigo Mutti | ||
Tax | Cassiano Menke | ||
Criminal Law | Rafael Canterji | ||
Consulting in Compliance | Ana Paula Ávila | ||
Capital Markets and Investment Funds | José Roberto Meirelles |