Highlighted for being 'committed to excellence in service’, BFBM – Barroso Fontelles, Barcellos, Mendonça & Associados fields a litigation team that advises on complex disputes in a wide range of sectors, most notably technology, energy, and financial services. The latter is a key area of strength for the group, which is proficient in collection and compensation lawsuits, as well as insolvency and restructuring-related matters. Based in Rio, Rafael Barroso Fontelles handles corporate, commercial, civil and consumer contentious matters, including proceedings before the superior courts. Sitting in the Brasília office, Eduardo Mendonça regularly represents technology and digital clients in mandates pertaining to internet regulation and free speech, while Felipe Monnerat is highly active in regulatory disputes and consumer claims in the telecoms space.
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Testimonials
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‘The BFBM team is committed to excellence in service. The professionals are qualified and seek to understand the company's business and, as a result, are always aligned with the best strategy for the business. Furthermore, they are objective and always seek to be clear and direct in their guidance.'
‘I recommend contacting Felipe Monnerat. He is a qualified professional ready to serve the client.'
'Excellent litigation team. Innovative and creative in their strategies. Great support and understanding of the business.'
Key clients
- BTG Pactual
- Mercedez Benz
- Embratel
- Sun Farmacêutica
- Dr. Reddy's Farmacêutica
- Companhia Dias de Souza
- Banrisul
- Hospital Santa Cruz
- SPC Brasil
- Boa Vista SCPC
Work highlights
Represented Google Brasil Internet Ltda in an appeal filed before the Superior Court of Justice (STJ) against a court order in a case where the counterparty claims its official email is being impersonated by fraudsters
Represented Uber do Brasil Tecnologia Ltda before the STJ in a lawsuit filed by the counterparty for compensatory and pain and suffering damages, as a result of an armed theft while working for the client.
Represented Itaú Unibanco S.A. in a lawsuit filed by the counterparty alleging that irregularities were found in their bank accounts, such as the charging of undue fees, misappropriation of income, among others.
Practice head
Rafael Barroso Fontelles; Eduardo Mendonça; Felipe Monnerat