BFBM – Barroso Fontelles, Barcellos, Mendonça & Associados’ litigation department is well equipped to handle strategic commercial and corporate disputes across all court levels, including the superior courts in Brasília. The team acts for a diverse client base featuring key names from the telecoms, banking, IT, oil and gas, food and beverages, insurance and entertainment sectors, among others. Rafael Barroso Fontelles, who offers particular expertise in civil, commercial, consumer and constitutional law, leads the practice from the Rio de Janeiro office. Eduardo Mendonça, a name to note for cases involving digital regulation, and Felipe Monnerat, who shines in proceedings before the superior courts, oversee the team in Brasília.
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  • ‘BFBM is especially distinguished by its team with strong technical and academic training, which guarantees exceptional quality to the work.'

Key clients

  • BTG Pactual
  • Eletrobrás
  • Sun Farmacêutica
  • Dr. Reddy's Farmacêutica
  • Banrisul
  • SPC Brasil
  • Boa Vista SCPC
  • Quod
  • Companhia Dias de Souza
  • Hospital Santa Cruz
  • Itaú Unibanco S.A.
  • Consórcio Sanebarra

Work highlights

Defending Consórcio Sanebarra in a lawsuit over an alleged breach of contract for the construction of a sewage treatment plant.
Advising Itaú Unibanco on a pre-litigation phase of a dispute regarding a breach of contract by Ekko Group—a well-known construction company operating in the state of São Paulo.
Representing Algar Aviation and Algar S.A. in a lawsuit seeking multimillion-dollar compensation,  arises from a contractual dispute between the Djalma Rezende law firm and the airline.
Practice head

Rafael Barroso Fontelles; Eduardo Mendonça; Felipe Monnerat Solon de Pontes