TozziniFreire Advogados‘ arbitration department stands out for its ’technical capacity and quality to work on several fronts in parallel’, evident in the diversity of mandates it handles, including post-M&A, shareholder, infrastructure, and public law disputes. The team is led by São Paulo-based Fernando Eduardo Serec, who has a wealth of experience in international arbitration, including financial, post-M&A and contractual lawsuit. The practice also features Luis Renato Ferreira da Silva in Porto Alegre, who often acts as counsel in energy-related cases. Lucas Britto Mejias handles domestic and international arbitrations arising from corporate, commercial, real estate, banking and administrative law disputes, while Guilherme Carneiro Monteiro Nitschke possesses ‘extensive experience’ acting as counsel and arbitrator in complex arbitral proceedings. Senior associate Maria Isabel de Sá Dias Machado is often engaged in domestic arbitrations involving corporate, commercial, administrative, insurance and contractual disputes.
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‘Excellent service provided by Guilherme Carneiro Monteiro Nitschke.’
‘They are a very committed team and have a lot of manpower.’
‘Fernando Eduardo Serec has a unique vision and understands business. Lucas Britto Mejias always brings innovative ideas.’
‘What makes this firm unique is the dedication and always prompt assistance of its professionals, as well as the high level of technical expertise they bring to their work.’
- 'Guilherme Carneiro Monteiro Nitschke has extensive experience in arbitration proceedings, evident market presence, and recognition by peers and arbitrators in cases where I have had him acting, in addition to being an exceptional technical talent.'
‘TozziniFreire has a great interdisciplinary team with the technical capacity and quality to work on several fronts in parallel. This implies agility in response and assertiveness. The firm is also very flexible regarding questions that often arise with very little notice. Responds quickly to all queries and is committed to meeting client expectations.’
‘Responds adequately.’
Key clients
- Acciona Infraestructuras Brasil
- Lex Finance Advisory S.A.C.
- BA Glass Brasil Ltda.
- CPFL Comercialização S.A.
- Eletrobras CGT Eletrosul
- CCEE - Câmara de Comercialização de Energia Elétrica
- Canadian Solar Inc.
- Nebras Power Investment Management Bv
- Central Park Empreendimentos Imobiliários Ltda.
- Greenbrier Maxion – Equipamentos Ferroviários S.A. and Amsted Maxion Fundição Equipamentos Ferroviários (GBMX)
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Maria Isabel de Sá Dias Machado
Practice head
Fernando Eduardo Serec
Other key lawyers
Luis Renato Ferreira da Silva; Lucas Britto Mejias; Guilherme Carneiro Monteiro Nitschke; Elias Marques de Medeiros Neto; Maria Isabel de Sá Dias Machado