Highly active in the oil and gas, financial, energy, infrastructure and construction industries, the arbitration department at Lefosse Advogados possesses a wealth of experience in domestic and international multi-party proceedings. Owing to its ‘enormous operational capacity’, the team is skilled at handling a variety of mandates involving public and private law issues, including disputes arising from public-private partnerships (PPPs), contracts, concession agreements and transactions. Practice head Pedro Maciel is highlighted for his ’enormous capacity for quick and strategic reasoning’ in local and international arbitral proceedings involving the corporate, capital markets and construction spaces. Raphael Nehin Corrêa has handled arbitrations in the banking, asset management, pharmaceutical, infrastructure and agribusiness sectors, while Diogo Ciuffo Carneiro has represented clients from the logistics, construction, and energy spaces in commercial and regulatory disputes. Bernardo Pires specialises in corporate and contractual cases, with a special focus on post-M&A disputes.
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‘Technical knowledge and proximity to the client's business.’
‘In short, this law firm stands out for its technical excellence, commitment to the client, collaborative approach, technological innovation and commitment to ethics. These elements combined make it a unique and highly qualified choice for those seeking first-class legal services.’
‘In this law firm's team, there are notable individuals who stand out not only for their exceptional technical skills, but also for their distinctive personal and professional qualities, such as transparency and constant communication with the client. I highlight Diogo Ciuffo Carneiro and Pedro Maciel.’
‘Lefosse is a full service firm that is very prepared to deal with different problems. Above average team and always available.’
‘The firm has enormous operational capacity, capable of mobilising resources to quantitatively and qualitatively evaluate a multitude of technical and contractual documents. This differentiated capacity continues to be very useful in national and international arbitrations. Furthermore, the firm always has a diverse team for each project, which helps a lot in building innovative solutions for contentious matters.’
‘Pedro Maciel is a master of his art. With an enormous capacity for quick and strategic reasoning, in addition to a vast network of connections, which has proven to be very useful in national and international arbitration hearings.'
‘Lefosse Advogados provides quick, high-tech responses to complex matters. Out-of-the-box, pragmatic and objective solutions in preparing documents and presenting the case. The service provided was always above expectations, on time and within budget. Partners lead projects and actively participate in cases. The different areas of the firm work in an integrated manner.’
‘Technical quality combined with availability, attention, and ability to deal with pressure situations.’
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Practice head
Pedro Maciel
Other key lawyers
Raphael Nehin Corrêa; Diogo Ciuffo Carneiro; Julio Neves; Bernardo Pires; Rafael Soares