Trench Rossi Watanabe‘s dispute resolution department is noted for providing ’high-quality technical service’ in representing clients in numerous sectors, especially the entertainment, pharmaceutical and construction industries. The team is proficient in both civil and commercial litigation, demonstrating strong credentials in lawsuits pertaining to insurance, banking, real estate, consumer, environmental law and judicial reorganisations. The national team is led by Marcio Polto, who handles civil and commercial disputes in the consumer products, life sciences, chemicals and IT sectors. Gledson Marques De Campos oversees bankruptcy and insolvency-related matters, while Andrea Brick – head of the Rio de Janeiro and Porto Alegre dispute resolution practices – often represents mining and energy clients in corporate disputes. Giuliana Schunck is active in debt recovery and contractual lawsuits, while Tiago Zapater is a key port of call for class actions, product liability and environmental claims. Noted for being an ‘excellent professional and very competent’, Luis Borghi focuses on disputes resolved via litigation and arbitration.
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Testimonials
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‘Excellent work and unmatched availability!'
‘Luis Borghi has been an ally in legal issues in Brazil. Excellent professional and very competent.’
‘High quality technical service, partner availability and efficiency.’
‘The litigation team is multidisciplinary, super competent, diverse and completely integrated with the other areas of the office. The partners Marcio Polto, Luis Borghi, Tiago Zapater, and Andrea Brick deserve to be highlighted. The team is excellent and delivers the service with impeccable mastery, within the established deadlines and within the budget.'
‘The partners Marcio Polto, Luis Borghi, Tiago Zapater and Andrea Brick deserve to be highlighted. All partners are available and proactive.'
‘Understanding of the company's business, partnership and technical capacity.’
Key clients
- New Energies Solucoes em Energia Ltda (Newen)
- Maremonti
- Novaagri Infra-Estrutura de Armazenagem e Escoamento Agrícola S.A.
- Subway
- Tempore Engenharia
- Triscorp Ativos Florestais – Fundo de Investimento em Participações
- Votorantin Energia
- Astellas
- Cielo S.A.
- Cinemark Brasil S.A
Work highlights
Represented Nestlé Brasil in a class action seeking to sentence the client to change the label and disclaimers in two lines of products and to pay punitive damages of R$60m.
Represented LIEBHERR in an indemnification lawsuit filed by Brazil Marítima before the São Luís-MA District Court.
Acted on behalf of Innospec in the indemnity action filed to request IQT to pay material indemnity in the approximate amount of R$49m.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Marcio Polto; Gledson Marques de Campos; Andrea Brick
Other key lawyers
Giuliana Schunck; Tiago Zapater; Luis Borghi