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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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'. 

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.