Schmidt, Lourenço & Kingston Advogados’ dispute resolution practice is a go-to for disputes involving regulatory bodies, as well as lawsuits related to damage claims, contractual breaches and commercial disputes. The Rio de Janeiro-based team is co-led by founding partners Gustavo da Rocha Schmidt, who handles civil, commercial and public law litigation, Alexandre Kingston, a reference for administrative proceedings and Eliana da Costa Lourenço. Working alongside them, Eliane Zoghbi and Michel Grumach also co-head the team, advising clients on a wide range of civil, commercial, and public law-related disputes.
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Testimonials
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- 'The firm stands out for its detailed knowledge of the appropriate measures for my claims. I have had more than one case with this firm, and in all of them, the solutions were technical and personalised. This detailed knowledge sets them apart.'
- 'The firm stands out for combining technical excellence, deep knowledge of the subjects they handle, and the effective commitment of the partners in all phases of the work. The direct involvement of the firm's highest-level professionals ensures not only legal precision but also agility in decision-making.'
Key clients
- CREDIMUS/Leste Litigation Finance/Strata Capital
- Flamengo
Work highlights
Filed a Writ of Mandamus on behalf of CONTAX against public authorities affiliated to the state-run bank Caixa Econômica Federal.
Practice head
Gustavo da Rocha Schmidt; Alexandre Kingston; Eliana da Costa Lourenço; Eliane Zoghbi; Michel Grumach