Souto Correa Advogados‘ ’highly qualified, agile’ practice is widely experienced in corporate and civil litigation – including proceedings before the superior courts – across several industries, such as aviation, energy and technology. The team also offers expertise in public law and regulatory disputes, as well as mandates involving contract breaches, construction claims, and consumer and environmental law. Guilherme Rizzo Amaral, who is experienced in high-profile litigation and arbitration matters, and Ricardo Quass Duarte, who possesses a strong track record in commercial, civil and IP disputes, jointly oversee the department. Roberta Feiten excels in product liability, consumer law and civil claims, including class actions.
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‘Souto Correa is one of our most trusted firms, especially in dispute resolution. The firm has a well-established presence in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Porto Alegre. We also have the perception that partners remain continuously engaged with cases, effectively lead their conduct, and are very available.’
‘Excellent firm with great references.'
‘Otávio Domit is an excellent professional who is very aligned with our needs and have knowledge well above average.’
‘The firm offers specialised expertise in litigation, in addition to having a strong focus on providing personalised service adapted to the individual needs of each client.’
‘Ricardo Quass Duarte has enormous knowledge in litigation and is always able to find a solution to resolve the processes. The team's dedication is impressive.’
‘Souto Correa has the best professionals for a full-service firm. All partners are highly qualified, agile, with strategic thinking, and highly technical.’
‘I love working with all the teams at Souto Correa, with special emphasis on Ricardo Quass Duarte (civil litigation), who, in my opinion, is the best civil lawyer and litigator in Brazil today.’
Key clients
- Microsoft Corporation
- Samsung Eletrônica da Amazônia LTDA.
- Eletropaulo S/A
- LATAM Airlines Brasil
- Natura Cosméticos S/A
- CPFL Energia
- Monte Bravo Agente Autônomo de Investimentos S/S LTDA.
- Grupo Panvel (Dimed S.A. Distribuidora de Medicamentos)
- Grupo Carrefour
- Aegea Saneamento
Work highlights
- Defendeed Braskem against an action challenging the acquisition of Petroquímica Triunfo.
- Represented the LATAM Airlines Brasil in several strategic litigations throughout the country.
- Represented Microsoft in a class action against Microsoft, Google, Nintendo, Sony, and several other players in the video game industry, claiming a prohibition of loot boxes in-game purchases.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Guilherme Rizzo Amaral; Ricardo Quass Duarte
Other key lawyers
Roberta Feiten; Diogo Squeff Fries; Otávio Domit