Dispute resolution boutique Bermudes Advogados fields a team in Brasília which is skilled at handling contentious matters involving constitutional, administrative, and electoral law, as well as disputes concerning regulated markets, such as power, insurance, and healthcare. Practice head Guilherme Coelho has a wealth of experience in public law litigation, while Robson Lapoente Novaes is the go-to for regulatory and civil cases before the Federal Regional Court of the First Region, particularly for clients in the mining and power sectors. Former co-head André Silveira is no longer at the firm.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'The firm, in general, meets the expectations of a strong, renowned firm with first-rate professionals.'
- 'Guilherme Coelho and his team provide excellent litigation legal advice, with strong client focus, great organisation, and top-quality strategic vision.'
Key clients
- Vale S.A.
- Libra/Megara
- Global
- Norte Energia SA
- Bradesco AUTO/RE
- Claro/Zenvia
- Eletrobras
- Berkley
- White Martins
- Instituto Brasileiro de Petróleo e Gás - IBP
- Associação Brasileira das Empresas de Transporte Terrestre de Passageiros - ABRATI
- Associação Nacional de Hospitais Privados - ANAHP
- Associação Nacional das Universidades Particulares - ANUP
- Afya Participações S.A.
- Matrix Energia
Work highlights
Represented Vale in securing injunctions to resume operations at Onça Puma and Sossego.
Represented Claro in a millionaire regulatory dispute over telecom service contracts.
Practice head
Guilherme Coelho
Other key lawyers
Guiomar Feitosa Mendes; Robson Lapoente