Madrona Advogados dispute resolution practice provides comprehensive advice and representation across a wide array of litigation and arbitration mandates. The team acts for a far-reaching client base made up of prominent names from the construction, sanitation, education, technology, and steel industries, among others. Érico Andrade handles public law and infrastructure-related disputes, while Leonardo Canabrava heads up the dedicated arbitration team, and the highly skilled Leonardo Birchal advises on mediation, litigation and arbitration proceedings in the energy, infrastructure, mining, and construction sectors. André Martins excels in corporate disputes, often acting for corporations and investment funds across the construction, tech, mining, healthcare and education segments. Breno Vaz is a key associate, noted for defending clients in public law disputes.
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Testimonials
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- 'Stands out in the legal market for the combination of technical excellence, personalised service, and an uncompromising ethical commitment.'
- 'Madrona Advogados has consistently stood out in the handling of complex and diverse matters. The team combines deep technical knowledge with a strategic and pragmatic approach, contributing to precise and efficient performance that is always aligned with the client’s business objectives.'
- 'A notable point is the high level of senior involvement at all stages of the cases, which ensures technical quality and consistency in the adopted strategy. Moreover, the team has shown a collaborative attitude and sensitivity to the client’s context, going beyond a purely legal approach.'
- 'Partners and team are highly technically prepared. They have a strong capacity to solve complex matters. They act swiftly and with care.'
- 'The service provided by Madrona is of the highest quality, and the firm is always our trusted choice for the most strategic matters, both for its reputation and the analytical ability of its professionals. The service is bespoke, always with strong technical quality and collaboration with the internal team. They are close partners of the internal team and have good access to the company’s executives.
- 'Leonardo Birchal is an excellent professional — trustworthy, attentive, and an extremely technical and committed lawyer.'
Key clients
- ArcelorMittal do Brasil S.A.
- Usiminas - Usina Siderúrgicas De Minas Gerais S.A.
- Boston Electrometallurgical Corporation
- BRK Ambiental S.A.
- Aega Saneamento S.A.
- Inima Brasil S.A.
- Associação Brasileira das Empresas Estaduais de Saneamento
- Associação Brasileira das Concessionárias Privadas de Serviços Públicos de Água e Esgoto
- Oeci Engenharia e Construção S.A. (Novonor Group)
- Andrade Gutierrez Engenharia S.A.
- Construtora Barbosa Mello S.A.
- Empresa Construtora Brasil S.A.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Breno Vaz
Practice head
Érico Andrade; Leonardo Canabrava; Leonardo Birchal; André Martins
Other key lawyers
Breno Vaz