The Porto Alegre-based dispute resolution team at TozziniFreire represents local, national, and international clients in litigation at all judicial levels and arbitration cases, demonstrating extensive knowledge and capability in corporate and contractual disputes. The group effectively handles class actions and conflicts arising from commercial, corporate and distribution agreements. Corporate and contractual law specialist Luis Renato Ferreira da Silva is recommended for his experience in arbitral proceedings, where he serves both as counsel and arbitrator. Eduardo Mariotti focuses on litigation involving banking and finance operations and consumer relations, while Vinícius de Oliveira Berni is active in contentious matters concerning the energy, telecoms, infrastructure, construction, chemicals, pharma and consumer products, among others. Gabriela Vitiello Wink has an impressive track record in litigation across civil, procedural, corporate, and banking law, and Guilherme Carneiro Monteiro Nitschke stands out for his experience in commercial and investment-related arbitrations.
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Testimonials
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‘Their work is exceptional, they have extensive technical knowledge and are always available to answer clients' questions. I believe that the biggest difference is the level of professionalism. They are excellent professionals, with in-depth knowledge of their areas of expertise. In addition, the strategic vision and agility of the professionals who work at the firm enable us to achieve excellent results.’
‘Team with several professionals, all qualified for the contracted activities. They represent excellence in execution and are dedicated to listening and understanding the factual situations that permeate the legal case. '
‘Gabriela Vitiello Winck - demonstrates extensive knowledge in civil procedural matters. Always available to assist the client. Understands the client's urgencies and needs, promptly addressing matters. Eduardo Mariotti - professional with extensive legal knowledge.’
‘They consist of a specialised and talented team that has proved very responsive and flexible when we were dealing with a complex case. They also have a strong presence in Porto Alegre and therefore an acute understanding of the specific legal needs of their clients there. ’
‘Guilherme Nietzschke is a great team leader, explains very clearly the issues and challenges and is always available. ’
Key clients
- Banco Santander (Brasil) S/A
- CPFL Energia S/A
- Cattalini Terminais Marítimos S.A.
- Claro S/A
- Eletrobras CGT Eletrosul
- Guidin family
- RGE Sul Distribuidora de Energia
- Condomínio Landell
- Sodexo Comercial do Brasil Ltda.
- Sport Club Internacional
- Banco do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul – BANRISUL
- Gulf Oil do Brasil Ltda.
Work highlights
Represented Banco Santander in a lawsuit filed by Caixa Econômica Federal against Banco Santander (Brasil) S/A and Bozano Holding Ltda., in which the claimant requested the account reconciliation for credits and debits related to the acquisition and transfer of assets concluded by the parties in 1997, with subsequent management of the affairs transferred by Banco Santander (Brasil) S/A.
Continued to represent CPFL Group (acquirer of CEEE-T, member of the former CEEE Group) in a set of highly complex disputes relating to private pension plans sponsored by the former state-owned company for its employees, involving the application of the pension plans' cost-sharing rule between the sponsor and its beneficiaries.
Took on a set of legal actions arising from the explosion of the Vicuña vessel, which occurred in November 2004 at the Port of Paranaguá.
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Practice head
Luis Renato Ferreira da Silva; Eduardo Mariotti; Vinícius de Oliveira Berni; Guilherme Carneiro Monteiro Nitschke; Gabriela Vitiello Wink
Other key lawyers
Filipe Marmontel Nasi