Clients turn to the dispute resolution practice at Wongtschowski Kleiman Advogados for its broad experience in contract, consumer, administrative, antitrust, real estate, and corporate disputes. The litigation team is jointly led by five practitioners: Vânia Wongtschowski Kleiman focuses on cases involving the construction and retail industries; Marília Canto Gusso is especially active in the construction, technology, and retail sectors; Juliana Brotto De Barros Milaré handles judicial reorganisations and bankruptcy proceedings; Domingos Fernando Refinetti is proficient in debt restructuring and insolvency matters; and Rubens Opice handles judicial and arbitral disputes concerning corporate law, commercial contracts and construction.
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- ‘I would like to highlight Juliana Brotto and Vânia Wongtschowski in particular. Both have a keen strategic eye that goes far beyond traditional legal analysis. What sets them apart is the way they lead their teams with a focus on closeness to the client, guiding them to understand in depth the challenges faced by companies. This approach results in practical, personalised solutions that are aligned with business objectives. Juliana and Vânia stand out not only for their technical excellence, but also for their sensitivity, clear communication, and ability to generate trust and security in relationships with clients.'
- ‘The firm stands out for its remarkable technical capacity and, above all, for its unique approach to client relations. What makes it unique is the way it seeks to deeply understand the company's business, objectives and sensitive points, going beyond a simple legal analysis. The team conducts a macro assessment of the situations presented, presenting the risks involved in a practical way and proposing solutions aligned with the client's strategic interests. This work is marked by a close relationship, always conducted with extreme care, respect and professionalism in negotiations.'
Key clients
- Adroaldo Moura da Silva e Samuel Assayag Hanan
- DNS Empreendimentos Imobiliários Ltda.
Work highlights
Assisted a group of investors in a dispute over the sale of shares in Empresa Patrimonial Industrial IV S/A (EPI), involving tax liabilities of R$72.3m related to Amazonas Shopping Centre and Shopping Pátio Belém.
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Practice head
Vânia Wongtschowski Kleiman; Marília Canto Gusso; Juliana Brotto de Barros Milaré; Domingos Fernando Refinetti; Rubens Opice Filho