Gerson Branco Advogados boasts strong credentials in litigation and arbitration proceedings arising from M&A, corporate, contractual, bankruptcy, construction, and consumer disputes, representing clients across various sectors. Gerson Luiz Carlos Branco, who leads both the litigation and corporate teams, has extensive expertise in arbitration as both counsel and arbitrator. Co-head Diogo Merten Cruz focuses on corporate and contract law, contributing to the firm’s ability to handle business disputes across key industries.
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Testimonials
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- 'The Gerson Branco firm distinguishes itself from other market players through the personalised solutions it offers. Our problems are not treated “assembly line” style. On the contrary, the professionals seek tailor-made solutions for each case, keeping the client’s goals in mind.'
- 'We are assisted by Gerson Branco, who stands out by combining deep technical knowledge with business and market understanding. This facilitates communication and gives us confidence that we are being fully understood.'
- 'Excellent team, specialised in business law, with highly skilled and well-prepared professionals.'
- 'The law firm provides legal advisory and consultancy services to the company, with strong expertise and positive results, particularly in the defence of judicial and extrajudicial proceedings.'
- 'Gerson Branco – Team leader with both legal expertise and academic background.'
- 'The Gerson Branco law firm, based in Porto Alegre, is renowned for its tradition and excellence. With a team of highly competent professionals who are always up to date across various areas of law, the firm stands out for its effective interaction with clients, working in an integrated and collaborative way — as a true unified team.'
Key clients
- Grupo Dakota
- Portocred S. A. Crédito, Financiamento e Investimento
- BP Empreendimentos Imobiliários
- Cerealle Tecnologia em Alimentos S.A.
- Granjas 4 Irmãos S.A.
- Encorp Engenharia e Construções Ltda.
- Serra Morena Corretora Ltda.
- AGM Operadora Portuária Ltda
- Ponte Corupá Geração de Energia
- Medabil Indústria em Sistemas Construtivos S.A.
- SINTEC – Sindicato dos Técnicos Industriais de Nível Médio do RS
- Guardian Participações e Investimentos Ltda.
Work highlights
Advised Guardian Participações e Investimentos Ltda. on the partial dissolution of a company that owned approximately 200 high value properties valued at over R$90m.
Advised Renato Kacman, a businessman and investor in the renewable energy sector, on enforcing contractual obligations related to the construction of eight small hydroelectric power plants.
Advised a group of companies in the plastics sector, through the Rio Grande do Sul Plastics Industry Union, on challenging the federal taxation of presumed ICMS credits under Law No. 14,789/2023.
Practice head
Gerson Luiz Carlos Branco; Diogo Merten Cruz
Other key lawyers
Eduardo Siqueira Néri; Lenine Munari Mariano da Rocha