A ‘first choice for complex legal issues’, Pinheiro Neto Advogados‘ full-service structure makes it well placed to advise on a variety of contentious matters – including judicial and administrative proceedings – in a multitude of industries. The group represents prominent domestic and international clients in complex, multi-stage cases requiring significant multijurisdictional expertise. Financial institutions and energy and technology companies feature heavily on the firm’s caseload, which is populated by high-profile commercial and civil cases. Celso Cintra Mori focuses on civil, commercial and administrative disputes, while Gilberto Giusti is a key port of call for high-value corporate and commercial disputes in regulated sectors, such as telecoms and energy. Rodrigo M. Carneiro De Oliveira specialises in corporate, commercial and securities contentious issues. Diogenes Mendes Gonçalves Neto is active in shareholder and transactional disputes, while Brasília-based partner Vicente Coelho Araujo is frequently seen in appellate mandates. Luis Claudio Furtado Faria is skilled in litigation involving the energy, shipping and financial industries. Pedro Barradas Barata and Eider Avelino Silva have notable experience in both arbitration and litigation. Gianvito Ardito stands out at the associate level for his involvement in commercial and civil lawsuits in the insurance, banking, construction and retail segments.
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Testimonials
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‘The quality of the litigation team is extremely high. The level of technical knowledge and the quality of the work provided are exceptional and stand out, even given the constant search to understand the industry and the client's business.’
‘Pinheiro Neto is always our first choice for complex legal issues. The competence and responsibility of the lawyers who serve us is the reason.’
‘I could not have been better served. Very competent from an analytical point of view with high-level strategy construction and production of very strong elements of conviction. Constant presence with judges, always providing high-quality support.'
‘Pedro Paulo Barradas Barata is an exceptional coordinator.'
‘The firm has an excellent structure and lives up to its reputation as one of the best in Brazil.’
Key clients
- Statkraft
- TCP – Terminal de Contêineres de Paranaguá
- Prolec GE Brasil Transmissão de Energia
- Yapay Pagamentos Online Ltda.
- Atlântico Fundo de Investimento
- Huawei
- SINART Sociedade de Apoio Rodoviário e Turístico Ltda.
- Wuhan Fiberhome International Tecnologias do Brasil Importação e Exportação Ltda.
- Dimensa S.A.
- Novartis Biociências S.A.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
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.
Other key lawyers
Celso Cintra Mori; Gilberto Giusti; Rodrigo M. Carneiro de Oliveira; Diógenes Gonçalves; Rodrigo Persone P. Camargo; Vicente Coelho Araujo; Pedro Paulo Barradas Barata; Luis Cláudio Furtado Fari; Eider Avelino Silva; Diego Ramos Abrantes Teixeira; Gianvito Ardito