Full-service firm Queiroz Cavalcanti Advocacia offers substantial expertise across dispute resolution, labour and employment, tax, insurance, corporate, and consumer law. The firm represents a diverse clientele operating in a variety of sectors, including banking, retail, energy, automotive, insurance, telecoms, and oil and gas. Bruno Cavalcanti handles dispute resolution matters, while Carlos Harten focuses on consumer law, civil law, and corporate disputes. Leonardo Cocentino is a key contact for clients from the banking, insurance, pension, beverage, telecoms and oil and gas spaces Leonardo Maciel is skilled in corporate and commercial mandates, often advising on contracts, corporate governance and M&A.
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Testimonials
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- 'Carlos Harten is one of the leading figures at Queiroz Cavalcanti Advocacia, recognised for his intellectual elegance, technical refinement, and consistently ethical and considered stance. With a career marked by consistency and excellence, Harten combines deep legal knowledge with a rare capacity for strategic articulation, making him a reference in his areas of practice. His intelligence, coupled with clear and polished communication, makes him a respected figure both in the legal field and the business environment.'
- 'Beyond its technical performance, Queiroz Cavalcanti is recognised for its ethical soundness, long-term vision, and the building of lasting partnerships with its clients. Its firm and sophisticated performance in mass litigation places it among the most respected law firms in Brazil, combining scale with the delivery of real legal value.'
Key clients
- Ara Empreendimentos
- Amarante Hospitalidade
Work highlights
Representing Sul América in a lawsuit that will establish health insurance coverage limits for the multidisciplinary treatment of autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leonardo Cocentino
Practice head
Bruno Cavalcanti; Carlos Harten; Manuela Moura
Other key lawyers
Leonardo Cocentino; Leonardo Maciel