The arbitration and litigation team at TozziniFreire Advogados has extensive experience handling class actions, commercial, contractual and shareholder disputes, and consumer lawsuits for clients from the energy, transport, and infrastructure industries. The breadth of the practice has attracted an impressive client roster, which continues to expand. The practice is under the joint leadership of five practitioners: Eduardo Mariotti is skilled in arbitration and litigation matters involving consumer, banking, contractual and real estate-related issues; Luis Renato Ferreira da Silva specialises in corporate and contract law, and predominantly represents clients in arbitration cases; Vinícius de Oliveira Berni is adept in proceedings before the regional and superior courts, as well as regulatory litigation on behalf of clients from the energy, infrastructure, and telecoms sectors; Guilherme Carneiro Monteiro Nitschke concentrates on commercial arbitrations; and Gabriela Vitiello Wink focuses on litigation pertaining to civil, banking, and corporate law.
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‘This is a firm with a team specialised in various areas of law. It stands out for the quality and excellence of its professionals, who are always in continuous technical development through studies. As a result, the quality of the work is immediately noticeable, conveying confidence when hiring.’
‘What makes this firm unique is the dedication and prompt assistance of its professionals, as well as the high level of technical expertise they bring to their work. Eduardo Mariotti and Guilherme Carneiro Monteiro Nitschke stand out among the many lawyers from other firms with whom I have had the opportunity to work. This is evident both in the attention given to me and my cases and in the success resulting from sophisticated strategies and high technical quality.’
‘Eduardo Mariotti is always available, provides excellent services, and has a unique strategic and negotiation vision. Eduardo is the main lawyer I turn to for complex matters that require equally complex solutions.’
- ‘Guilherme Carneiro Monteiro Nitschke has extensive experience in arbitration proceedings, evident market presence, and recognition by peers and arbitrators, in addition to being an exceptional technical talent.’
‘We are satisfied with the firm's service, considering the technical quality, assertiveness in returns, and especially the availability and readiness to assist with relevant topics, even when there is an urgent need.’
‘Tozzini Freire is an excellent firm with excellent professionals. A serious and ethical team, which has my trust and has done nothing to shake it. It is comprised of high-level partners who know the company and who add immense value to our business.’
Key clients
- Claro
- Facebook Serviços Online do Brasil
- Starlink Brazil Serviços de Internet
- Banco Santander
- Banco do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul
- Banco BMG
- Eletrobras CGT Eletrosul
- CPFL Energia
- Rumo
- Braskem
Work highlights
- Advised Banrisul on an action regarding a contract entered into with the Municipality of Porto Alegre involving a financing of R$120m for urban mobility projects.
- Represented Condomínio Landell in a property repossession lawsuit regarding the ground where Porto Alegre airport was built.
- Representing Claro in incidents of resolution of repetitive lawsuits filed before the Court of Justice of the State of Rio Grande do Sul to challenge the legality of a digital platform that allows consumers to wipe out their debts and the possibility of negotiating expired debts.
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Practice head
Eduardo Mariotti; Luis Renato Ferreira da Silva; Vinícius de Oliveira Berni; Guilherme Carneiro Monteiro Nitschke; Gabriela Vitiello Wink
Other key lawyers
Filipe Marmontel Nasi