Tauil & Chequer Advogados is a go-to firm for complex, cross-border arbitration involving contractual, shareholder, and corporate disputes, including those tied to corporate governance and concession agreements. The team handles high-stakes matters spanning the Americas, Europe, and Asia, and is recognised for its strong international footprint. Department head Gustavo Fernandes de Andrade, who works from both São Paulo and Rio, is a key driver of the firm’s cross-border capabilities, advising clients on proceedings before an array of arbitral institutions, including the ICC. Fabio Peixinho Gomes Correa is noted for his broad experience in contractual, infrastructure, and commercial disputes. Gustavo Scheffer Da Silveira adds further depth, particularly in energy and technology-related arbitrations at both domestic and international levels.
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Testimonials
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'Top-level firm for complex matters, both in advisory and litigation. The team's qualifications, strategic vision, and experience are key strengths.'
'Gustavo Fernandes and Gustavo Scheffer – known for their experience, knowledge, strategic vision, and availability.'
'Fábio Peixinho – highly involved and attentive partner, knowledgeable and responsive to client needs.'
'Maria Rita Dutra – skilled and detail-oriented, with strong command of the subjects in each case.'
'Gustavo Fernandes – excellent, especially on Brazilian legal matters.'
'Extremely well-qualified team, attentive to technical details and knowledgeable about the client's business.'
'Highly capable.'
'Can provide services for any sector or company.'
Key clients
- Ge Energias Renováveis Ltda.
- General Electric Do Brasil Ltda.
- Eneva S.A.
- Realize Empreendimentos Imobiliários Ltda.
- Siemens Energy do Brasil Ltda.
- Prio S.A.
- Vanguard Group, Inc.
- Simens Energy Ag
- Arcelor Mittal Brasil S.A.
- Eneva S.A.
- Keppel Fels Brasil S.A.
- Invepar – Investimentos E Participações Em Infraestrutura S.A.
- Slb – Schlumberger Nv
- Chevron International
- Brava Energia
- Canadian Solar Inc.
- Nebras Power Latin America Ltda.
- Techint Engenharia E Construção S.A.
- Petronas Brasil Petróleo Ltda.
- Opea Securitizadora S.A.
Work highlights
Acted as counsel for TelCables Brasil Ltda, the respondent in a CIESP/FIESP arbitration filed by Ufinet Brasil S.A.
Acted as counsel for Ambiental Serra Concessionária de Saneamento S.A. in a CAM-CCBC arbitration seated in Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil, filed against Companhia Espírito Santense de Saneamento – CESAN on the basis of a public contract (PPP), in which the Claimant undertook to perform the services of expansion, operation and maintenance of the sanitary sewage system of the city of Serra, Espírito Santo, Brazil.
Acted as Counsel for the EFACEC/HITACHI Consortium — composed of a Portuguese construction company and an Italian railway company —, in an ICC arbitration seated in São Paulo commenced against the State of São Paulo and the São Paulo State Company of Metropolitan Railways, the state-owned company which operates commuter services in the São Paulo Metropolitan Region.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Gustavo de Andrade Fernandes
Other key lawyers
Fábio Peixinho Gomes Correa; Gustavo Scheffer da Silveira; Maria Rita Dutra; Guilherme Silveira