Cescon Barrieu's Salvador-based team is recognised for its strong track record in M&A transactions and corporate litigation. The group is well placed to assist Brazilian and foreign companies with complex contractual and corporate disputes, strategic transactions, and arbitration proceedings. Gabriel Seijo Leal de Figueiredo focuses primarily on contractual and corporate law, handling complex disputes and transactions, with added experience in estate planning, bankruptcy, and shipping litigation. Marcos Flávio Lago Lopes advises national and international clients on transactions, arbitrations, and strategic litigation.
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Testimonials
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‘Legal knowledge; strategy; discretion and availability.'
- 'Gabriel Seijo - broad knowledge and a strategic vision in addition to a legal vision.'
- 'In addition to the excellent relationship, Cescon Barrieu has always been very attentive, helpful and a partner in every way.'
- 'Gabriel Seijo is a reference. He has an enviable technical knowledge and is always very polite, cordial and helpful. Perhaps the most senior and competent lawyer I have ever had the pleasure of working with.'
- 'Marcos Lopes is extremely organised, accessible and a partner. Always very attentive, he keeps the diaries with excellent follow-ups and does far above average work.'
- 'Cescon's Salvador office values fast and excellent service. Its team is extremely qualified and dedicated to its clients. They show attention and strategy in delicate matters, and are able to devise the best approach with a focus on the end result.'
Key clients
- Esporte Clube Bahia
- Banco BTG Pactual S.A.
- Iberostar
- AMD South America
- Civil Construtora
- Rede Bahia
- Wilson Sons
- Intermarítima Portos e Logística S.A.
- Bamin – Bahia Mineração S.A.
- Voltalia Energia do Brasil Ltda.
- Grupo Educacional Anchieta
Work highlights
Represented Voltalia in more than 20 possessory claims related to a wind power energy project.
Advised Bamin in a lawsuit that had significant impact on its integrated mining and logistics project.
Represented Iberostar in several lawsuits regarding its hotels and real estate complex in Bahia.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Gabriel Seijo Leal de Figueiredo
Other key lawyers
Marcos Flávio Lago Lopes