Souto Correa Advogados > Porto Alegre, Brazil > Firm Profile

‘We use Souto Correa’s services on several fronts, including M&A transactions. The firm is fast and committed to the sense of urgency that technology companies demand, combined with good risk management.’

‘The lawyers who serve us are true partners- they contribute to our business and offer the best quality of service.’

‘Ability to understand the client’s business, talk about business matters, and add strategic value.’

‘Souto Correa’s main difference is the interdisciplinarity of its team. Lawyers do not have a strictly legal view, but they are able to make connections and bring solutions from areas other than their main fields of activity, in addition, of course, to having specialists in the main areas. The security that the team gives us due to this broad notion of business is what makes the firm different.’

‘We work mainly with Rodrigo Tellechea. Rodrigo has a very refined business vision, which allows him to offer insights beyond the legal matters. Many times, we even forget that we are in a meeting with a lawyer as his contributions are of a business partner who envisions the future of the business as if it were his. His availability and zeal are also commendable.’

‘Very accessible partners, very specialised team and always helpful and brave in defending their clients.’

‘Associate Ronaldo Kochem is an excellent lawyer with a lot of experience in the civil and contractual areas.’

‘Otávio Domitt is a name to be praised for sure. Among other attributes, he has extensive knowledge of civil procedure.’

‘Souto Correa Advogados stands out for its technical quality in the preparation of procedural documents, competence in negotiating judicial and extrajudicial agreements, in addition to the availability of the team to serve clients. They are also flexible to adapt the monitoring reports of the actions according to the specific needs of the client.’

‘I would like to acknowledge the partners Diogo Squeff Fries and Geraldo Korpaliski Filho. They are excellent professionals, always available to provide practical and business-oriented advice, with technical excellence and understanding of the business conducted by our company.’

‘Souto Correa has one of the best dispute resolution practices in the country. The practical experience, technical knowledge and commercial mindset offered by the team are unparalleled in the local market and rarely found in the international market. From domestic claims to large international arbitrations, crisis management and general advice, Souto Correa is certainly a market leader in the field.’

‘Guilherme Amaral and Diogo Squeff Fries are market leaders. Both have extensive practical experience and solid technical knowledge, always combined with excellent customer service. These are two of the best dispute lawyers in the country.’

‘Technical knowledge, depth of analysis and understanding of client interests.’

‘Souto Correa has supported us in labour matters with considerable success.’

‘Negotiations are carried out with care and in a friendly manner. This makes the process much easier.’

‘Mediation is an instrument that the firm uses successfully in many processes.’

‘Geraldo Korpaliski and Rodrigo de Moraes are professionals with great attitude and resolute. They offer solutions and options informing the risks involved in each case. They are committed to the company and have excellent technical knowledge.’

‘Qualified and updated professionals. Punctuality and cordiality’

‘All professionals are very competent.’

‘Great professionals with very up-to-date knowledge of legislations and matters related to the tax area.’ 

‘They manage cases with mastery and provide us with alternatives and options for carrying out strategies that fit with the company’s business.’

‘Excellent technical work in the litigation area.’

‘Team comprises highly qualified and technical lawyers, who provide the best legal solutions in a creative and innovative way.’

‘Rafael Sirangelo Belmonte de Abreu: partner with differentiated procedural technical knowledge that supports us in complex litigation matters.’

‘Highly qualified team capable of understanding the needs of the market in which the client operates. They propose adequate and innovative solutions, in addition to frequently pointing out the risks of operational decisions and their consequences.’

‘Team is extremely prepared, available and has vast multidisciplinary knowledge.’

‘The firm has extremely qualified and experienced professionals in the various areas of law. The team participates in relevant judicial and arbitration disputes. The law firm invests heavily in the specialisation of its members and in hiring highly qualified third-party services.’

‘I recommend, in particular, Guilherme Amaral and Marcelo Gandelman. These lawyers perform their work with excellence, dedication and brilliance. They are great strategists when they act as representatives of the parties and as arbitrators.’

‘Souto Correa is an excellent firm. The team thinks outside the box to pursue the desired legal result.’

‘There is a very intense care and alignment with the internal team. The team brings innovations and new ways of acting in processes. In addition, the service is very fast and efficient.’

‘This firm provides excellent service promptly and at a reasonable price. We have used them primarily for trade mark work, but also for patent and privacy work.’

‘Leticia Provedel is one of the top trade mark lawyers in Brazil and has an excellent professional reputation around the world. Her colleague Mariana Vicentini Taylor is also an outstanding trade mark lawyer.’

‘Guilherme Amaral is, without a doubt, a brilliant mind and one of the best arbitrators today!’

‘Souto Correa provides an extremely high quality service. In all consultations, we can notice the attention given to each case, the care so that all the necessary issues are raised and the matter can be evaluated as a whole. Fabiana Figueiró is always very helpful, clear, objective and very agile.’

‘Fabiana Figueiró – a fully dedicated, updated, available and very competent professional within the area.’

‘I had the opportunity to work directly with the environmental team, which proved to be highly qualified.’

‘Fabiana Figueiró and Mariana Vicente Niquel are accessible, helpful and knowledgeable professionals.’

‘Exclusive service, with highly specialised and knowledgeable professionals. They make sure you have the best guidance for your subject.’

‘Souto Correa’s support is essential for maintaining the company’s best practices in labour matters. In addition to the quality and completeness of the information provided, the firm is always very well prepared and available to advise.’

‘In particular, the support provided by Manoela Pascal has been an absolute differential in our partnership with Souto Correa. In addition to being an extremely qualified professional, Manoela understands our business, our day-to-day and particularities, making consultations accurate and customised. We don’t waste time explaining the context of what’s being asked – she already knows the business and directs the survey brilliantly.’

‘Technical knowledge. Involvement of the team with the company’s legal department. Availability to solve problems and suggest adjustments to internal processes.’

‘Technical quality, service to partners.’

‘Strong litigation skills and excellent client communications skills. Also very creative but practical as well. We considered a number of firms when we hired Souto Correa, and were extremely happy with the work they did.’

‘Paulo Souto and Patricia Alves are outstanding.’

‘They have a lot of knowledge in material law and understanding of the sector, as well as being aware of new technologies and the challenges brought by them, in order to propose solutions that adhere to our reality.’

‘One of the main differentials of this technical team is its robust experience in dealing with health surveillance issues, especially ANVISA.’

‘The Life Sciences team in general is a qualified and very helpful team. More specifically in relation to Anderson Ribeiro and Matheus Montecasciano, they demonstrate solid technical knowledge and openness to discuss alternatives/legal approaches that are more appropriate to meet the client’s needs.’

‘Anderson Ribeiro has vast knowledge in the area, but, beyond knowledge, the team is able to focus on the company’s business in order to make them viable in light of regulatory standards.’

‘Anderson Ribeiro’s team, especially Matheus Montecasciano, advises my company quickly, efficiently and with a focus on making business viable.’

‘They understand the complexities that American companies have when expanding operations in Brazil.’

‘The firm has an excellent team, with a lot of commitment and partnership, in addition to the high degree of knowledge and speed in service.’

‘Fabio Baldisera –  agility in service and unparalleled knowledge in real estate law and contracts together with Daniel Alt da Silva. Daily communication explaining the issues in a simple way and with a wide range of knowledge. Friendly contact with third parties on behalf of the company, helping build solutions. I’d also highlight, in the environmental area, Fabiana Figueiró.’

‘Diogo Squeff Fries and Felipe Tremarin were outstanding in this practice. In every case we’ve had together, Diogo was present and was very diligent and attentive to our needs and precise in his conclusions.’

‘The great differential is the specialisation of the team and the easy access, and agility and knowledge in the different areas. The best partnership experience we’ve had so far in terms of efficiency, direct access to top executives and preventive resolutions, avoiding any litigation with those involved.’

‘The firm maintains high-quality professionals, especially its partners. The team has a dynamic, innovative and collaborative profile. The relationship is very personal and very welcoming. They are always willing to bring appropriate solutions to the client’s business.’

‘One of the highlights is the partner Fernando Pellenz, who deserves prestige. A qualified professional in the market, he has an excellent relationship with his clients and always seeks to innovate in his area of expertise.’

‘The team is extremely technical and committed to the projects it works on. It is an excellent combination and, from a practical point of view, the formula for success in cases where we work together.’

‘Luis Spinelli is a great lawyer. In addition to insolvency expertise, he has extensive knowledge in other business areas. Undoubtedly, it is an extremely valuable piece for project solution. In addition, Spinelli is directly involved in the cases, always striving for excellence in delivery (which is common to achieve).’

‘Assertive communication, business knowledge and extraordinary reaction time.’

‘The firm combines a deep and technical knowledge of tax with a wide practice in the area, always aiming at a more efficient approach. They are very well connected and attentive to the topics chosen as priorities by the market and entities, in addition to always being updated on trends and guidelines of the Higher Courts.’

‘Anderson Cardoso Trautman assists us in strategic tax and commercial cases and also supports important entities to act as amicus curiae before Higher Courts, ensuring the technical quality of the discussions.’

‘Henry Lummertz has unparalleled legal knowledge and is uniquely kind. Full support, which brings extreme comfort and security to the internal legal team.’

‘It is a highly specialised and competent team. Strong in the use of technological tools for work, research and data search through innovative means.’

‘The team is available, accessible, dedicated, knowledgeable about the sector in which the company operates. They are always willing to seek solutions to meet the company’s needs. The partner is very accessible and transparent.’

‘The firm understands the agility and dynamics of the crypto market and jointly searches for solutions, providing a quality service with the flexibility that the market demands and with the necessary diligence in order to protect the client’s interests.’

‘Maurício Negri Paschoal is a highly qualified professional, who helps to find solutions, and is always interested in understanding the client’s needs.’

‘Clarissa Yokomizo stands out in the M&A area.’

‘Souto Correa delivers the same product it sells: partner engagement is real and thoughtfulness regarding cost and billing rates is a regular feature.’

‘Mauricio Paschoal is an incredibly talented lawyer who combines business acumen with attention to detail, delivering a work product that makes a difference.’

‘Maurício Paschoal is an excellent professional, with a deep knowledge of the subject. He’s available and attentive, always brings alternative solutions and is a great partner of the business team. Clarissa Yokomizo is a dedicated and available professional. She always seeks to understand the narrated problem in detail.’