Highlighted for its ‘very high technical quality and attention to detail’, Souto Correa Advogados shines in a variety of arbitration mandates, ranging from contractual and shareholder conflicts to post-M&A disputes. The team is active in several industries, but sees its most prominent cases in the energy, retail and automotive sectors. Described as a ’market leader’ for his ‘impeccable technical quality’, Guilherme Rizzo Amaral directs the practice with his extensive experience in arbitral proceedings, particularly those arising out of construction, post-M&A and shareholder conflicts. Jorge Cesa Ferreira da Silva is proficient in judicial litigation and arbitration matters, while Luis Alberto Peretti acts as counsel for various multinational clients in international arbitrations relating to infrastructure projects and corporate transactions. Rafael Alves joined from MAMG Advogados in April 2024. Laura Ghitti is no longer at the firm.
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Testimonials
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‘Quality of the arbitration team, under the leadership of Guilherme Rizzo Amaral, with excellent added value for the fees charged.’
‘Guilherme Rizzo Amaral is one of the best lawyers in the market for international arbitrations, both commercial and construction, with excellent public speaking and technical knowledge.’
‘Very high technical quality and attention to detail. With an intentional profile and ability to work on contentious matters in multiple languages and jurisdictions.’
‘Guilherme Rizzo Amaral - Certainly one of the most combative lawyers in the country. He is prepared and his dedication is materialised in hours of studying the case documents. This places him ahead of many partners from other firms, who often do not have the same availability.'
‘One of the best arbitration practices in the country! Incomparable technical quality. Impeccable client service.'
‘Guilherme Rizzo Amaral is a market leader: impeccable technical quality, vast practical experience, refined commercial sense and perfect client service.’
Key clients
- Beiqi Foton Motor Co., Ltd.
- Foton Motor do Brasil Vendas Ltda.
Work highlights
Represented Foton China in a lawsuit, arguing jurisdictional issues and defending against FAB's claims.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Guilherme Rizzo Amaral
Other key lawyers
Jorge Cesa Ferreira da Silva; Luís Alberto Peretti; Erika Donin Dutra; Rafael Francisco Alves