Combining an expansive domestic footprint with a strong regional presence, ,Veirano Advogados represents international companies and prominent local clients in commercial litigation and arbitration, mainly focusing on disputes arising from M&A agreements and business contracts. The team’s expertise also extends to regulatory issues, covering energy, mining, gas, ports, and railroads, and administrative law. The group is under the joint leadership of Mauro Hiane de Moura, who has a keen focus on public law disputes, and Filipe Scherer Oliveira, who is proficient in contractual and civil litigation, as well as public civil actions and arbitrations. Lucas Terres de Oliveira specialises in commercial and corporate litigation.
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Testimonials
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‘The Veirano Advogados team is widely recognised for its excellence and dedication. What makes this firm unique is the combination of in-depth legal knowledge with a results-oriented approach. The quality of service provided is exceptional, reflected in the ability to handle complex and multidisciplinary cases in an integrated and efficient manner.'
‘Veirano has a unique ability to think strategically, develop creative legal arguments, excellent drafting, and communicate clearly and concisely with US clients and counsel.’
‘Filipe Oliveira is outstanding -- his client service, attention to detail, legal acumen, and legal drafting are consistent with a "New York" level lawyer. I always have complete confidence when I send matters to Filipe.’
‘The firm provides to-the-point advice and thinks strategically for its clients. They do not hesitate to push for a settlement if it is in the best interests of their clients. ’
‘I particularly appreciate working with Filipe Oliveira. They are bright, talented, and outstanding litigators, and it is a pleasure to work with them. We need more litigators like them.’
‘The firm delves into the issues in detail to provide the best legal advice, considering the interests of the company. It is attentive, available and cautious in interactions, becoming a valuable partner in times of greatest urgency. I have good experience with them regarding legal matters, obtaining favourable decisions.’
'Mauro Hiane: exceptional professional, detail-oriented, competent, technical, punctual — a very valuable partner.'
'The firm delves deeply into the issues to provide the best legal counsel, always considering the company’s interests. They are attentive, available, and cautious in their interactions, becoming a valuable partner in times of greatest urgency. I’ve had a positive experience with them in judicial matters, achieving favourable rulings.'
'Great client service, combined with tremendous legal ability and talent.'
'Filipe Scherer Oliveira - Great language skills and appreciation of international culture and impacts on litigation strategies; great facility with complex legal or scientific issues in lawsuits.'
Key clients
- Microsoft
- BASF S/A
- Siemens Healthcare Diagnósticos Ltda.
- VMware by Broadcom
- Aveva Software Brasil Ltda.
- TK Elevadores
- Tecverde Engenharia S/A
- Global Fertilizers
- NTT
- Philip Morris International
- Yara Fertilizantes
- Diaverum
- Lojas Renner S/A
- Viu Manent
- SACE Spa.
Work highlights
Represented CropfLife Brasil, SINDIVEG and AENDA as amicus curiae in a constitutional complaint at the Supreme Court.
Represented BASF S.A. in a public civil action filed by the Public Ministry of Rio Grande do Sul alleging that the advertisement of their products does not meet legal standards and claiming several modifications to BASF’s advertisement pieces, as well as damages.
Represented Siemens Healthcare Diagnósticos Ltda. in a writ of mandamus challenging the lawfulness of a public tender promoted by EBSERH.
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Practice head
Filipe Scherer Oliveira; Mauro Hiane de Moura
Other key lawyers
Lucas Terres de Oliveira; João Marcelo Conceição; Cassiane Wendling