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Tauil & Chequer Advogados

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Tauil & Chequer Advogados‘ litigation department is geared to handle complex commercial and corporate disputes and appeals of administrative decisions, with frequent appearances before the Supreme Court and the Superior Court of Justice. Its association with Mayer Brown enhances its ability to serve a growing roster of global and domestic clients, particularly from the mining, finance, and technology sectors. The practice’s diverse offering is reflected in its joint leadership: Luis Inácio Lucena Adams brings expertise in tax litigation, compliance, and arbitration; Mauro Pedroso Gonçalves specialises in civil litigation for the agribusiness, real estate, and infrastructure industries; while Augusto Aras handles tax, corporate and environmental litigation.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Extensive knowledge of how the best legal strategies work and when handling cases before the Higher Courts definitely sets the Brasília team apart within the legal market.’

  • ‘I highly recommend the work of the team comprised of Luis Adams, Mauro Pedroso and Louise Portes. The team stands out for its high level of technical and strategic knowledge in conducting litigation before the Superior Courts. In addition, they have the ability to work in partnership with other law firms in the market, pooling their expertise and promoting effective collaboration that benefits everyone involved. The team's dedication and commitment are evident.’

  • 'The firm is well organised, with competent departments to support the activities of the lawyers. It perfectly meets the many needs of our company.'

  • 'Tauil & Chequer Advogados stands out in the Brazilian legal landscape due to its association with Mayer Brown, which is the most relevant and excellent foreign law firm with a presence in Brazil. This strategic partnership gives the firm a differentiated position, allowing access to a global network of highly qualified professionals and international expertise, especially in the energy sector.'

  • 'The team is recognised for its technical capacity, solid background, and ability to offer sophisticated and customised legal solutions. When I have a legal issue, my confidence is that Mayer Brown will offer the best path forward.'

  • 'Tauil & Chequer Advogados in Brasília stands out for the work of Mauro Pedroso, a partner with deep knowledge of the local landscape and solid academic background, whose strategic vision and articulation skills set him apart in the market. The team also includes partners Augusto Aras (former Attorney General) and Luis Adams (former Attorney General of the Union), who bring a unique combination of technical excellence and extensive experience in both the public and private sectors, solidifying the firm's status as a reference in Brasília.'

Key clients

  • Centrais Elétricas do Brasil – Eletrobras
  • Confederação Nacional das Empresas de Seguros Gerais, Previdência Privada e Vida, Saúde Suplementar e Capitalização - CNSEG
  • Confederação Nacional da Indústria (CNI)
  • Grid Solutions Transmissão de Energia Ltda
  • Vantage Drilling International
  • Petrorio S.A
  • Petronas Petróleo Brasil LTDA.
  • Amazonas Geração e Transmissão de Energia
  • Angola Cables Brasil Ltda.
  • Paragon Offshore B.A
  • Standard Chartered Bank
  • Sinopec International Petroleum Service Corporation
  • Consórcio Walks (Quaatro Participações S.A; KS Brasil Led Holdings LTDA; and WPR Participações LTDA)
  • Indra Brasil Soluções e Serviços Tecnológicos LTDA.
  • Telefônica Brasil S.A
  • RB Capital Companhia de Securitização
  • Mizuho Bank
  • Eneva S.A
  • Cobra Brasil Serviços de Comunicações e Energia S.A
  • BNY Mellon Serviços Financeiros DTVM S/A

Work highlights

Represented Centrais Brasileiras Elétricas S.A. (Eletrobras) in a complaint filed before the Supreme Federal Court (STF) to challenge two court decisions that suspended the holding of the Extraordinary General Meeting that would decide on the incorporation of Furnas by Eletrobras.
Represents Eletrobras in securing a key ruling from the Federal Court of Appeals dismissing expert evidence, which the Claimants challenged with two appeals.
Advising Consórcio Walks on filing of several Writs of Mandamus (MS) against the decisions of the City of São Paulo.

Practice head

Luis Inácio Lucena Adams; Mauro Pedroso Gonçalves; Augusto Aras

Other key lawyers

Louise Dias Portes