Noted for its ‘strategic vision and market knowledge’, Bermudes Advogados is highly proficient in both domestic and international arbitration proceedings involving numerous sectors, most notably retail, financial services and energy. The team is capable of handling the entire range of commercial disputes, including high-stakes contractual, post-M&A, and shareholder conflicts, and is often called upon to represent clients in multijurisdictional arbitral mandates. Along with its leading founder Sergio Bermudes, the team is led by Marcio Vieira Souto Costa Ferreira and Fabiano Robalinho Cavalcanti, both considered key ports of call for corporate clients engaged in contentious matters involving Brazil’s regulated sectors. Guilherme Valdetaro Mathias is especially active in the energy and real estate industries, while Caetano Berenguer often represents players from the financial services and investment funds spaces. Rafaela Fucci specialises in insurance law, while Ricardo Loretti Henrici advises on disputes arising from bankruptcy proceedings and assists with alternative dispute resolution. In addition, Fernando Novis is highly active in contentious matters concerning the energy and oil and gas segments.
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‘SB Advogados is the best law firm for litigation and arbitration. When hired to sponsor a cause, all issues related to the dispute are handled with care, so that any weak points in the dispute are carefully addressed so as not to harm the whole process. The team of Guilherme Valdetaro Mathias and Marcio Vieira Souto Costa Ferreira is extremely capable and diligent.'
‘Guilherme Valdetaro Mathias is undoubtedly exceptional in his technical knowledge, strategic ability, diplomacy and friendliness. What sets him apart from other competitors is his ability to conduct a judicial process or an arbitration, carefully analysing all the issues inherent to it, without allowing himself to be surprised. He's always one step further.’
‘Technical capacity, strategic vision and market knowledge.'
‘Bermudes Advogados is one of the references in the legal market in the field of arbitration.’
‘The highlight of the team is lawyer Caetano Berenguer.'
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Practice head
Sergio Bermudes; Marcio Vieira Souto Costa Ferreira; Fabiano Robalinho Cavalcanti
Other key lawyers
Guilherme Valdetaro Mathias; Caetano Berenguer; Rafaela Fucci; Ricardo Loretti Henrici; Fernando Novis