Well-regarded for its depth of experience in market-leading, strategic arbitrations, Rio-based Bermudes Advogados oversees a diverse portfolio of contractual, corporate, transactional, real estate, and energy disputes, among others, representing clients before an array of arbitration centres. The team is led by founder and dispute resolution reference Sergio Bermudes; Marcio Vieira Souto Costa Ferreira, noted for his ‘extensive experience managing complex cases across a broad range of private law topics’; Fabiano Robalinho Cavalcanti, a specialist in cross-border corporate and commercial disputes; and Caetano Berenguer, who is regularly sought after for his expertise in infrastructure and investment-related arbitrations. Guilherme Valdetaro Mathias is highly active in arbitral proceedings involving corporate, commercial, and finance contracts, as well as the insurance, energy and real estate sectors. Other key practitioners to note include Rafaela Fucci, a key contact for civil, corporate and construction disputes, and Frederico Ferreria and Lívia Ikeda, who are often engaged in capital markets and corporate arbitrations.
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Testimonials
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‘One of the most recognised and qualified law firms in the country, with committed lawyers and an unshakable reputation and track record.’
‘Fabiano Robalinho Cavalcanti is a master of litigation, with a keen tenacity for highly complex cases. Caetano Berenger is a tireless fighter, who combines intelligence, content, sagacity and agility.’
'Bermudes Advogados delivers legal services of the highest quality, not only in the development of sophisticated legal arguments but also in the agile defence of clients’ demands and interests.'
'Caetano Berenger: precise in case strategy, with a keen ability to construct legal arguments and strong methodological rigour.'
'Fabiano Robalinho: strategic handling of complex cases, with complete control over fact presentation and pragmatic reasoning, including interactions with foreign counsel. '
'Guilherme Valdetaro: technical refinement and precision in strategy and defence. His experience as a Civil Law professor greatly enhances the development of legal arguments.'
'Marcio Vieira Souto: extensive experience managing complex cases across a broad range of private law topics, always with technical rigour, narrative control, and precise legal arguments. A true leader.'
'The Bermudes lawyers are extraordinary in their abilities to serve the clients strategically and with excellence in written and oral submissions to arbitration tribunals.'
'Fabiano Robalinho is an excellent advocate who represents the interests of his clients in an extremely skilled manner. Caetano Berenguer is extremely clever and always thinking ahead. He is concerned with ensuring the best strategic outcomes, and he elaborates the strategy accordingly.'
'Best litigation and arbitration firm in Brazil in terms of quality of legal advice, quality of analyses and statements presented.'
Key clients
- B2W COMPANHIA DIGITAL / AMERICANAS S.A.
- OI S.A. - Em Recuperação Judicial
Work highlights
Assisted AMERICANAS with litigation and arbitration regarding matters related to the liability of directors and administrators due to the fraud uncovered in January 2023.
Represented Oi S.A. in an arbitration to discuss the aspects of the concession agreement signed with Anatel.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Sergio Bermudes; Márcio Vieira Souto Costa Ferreira; Fabiano Robalinho Cavalcanti; Caetano Berenguer
Other key lawyers
Guilherme Valdetaro Mathias; Rafaela Fucci; Lívia Ikeda; Ricardo Loretti; Frederico Ferreira