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.'
- 'Without a doubt, the firm's great differentiator is the strategic capability of its lawyers, combined with deep legal knowledge. The firm has successfully conducted multi-million-pound and highly complex cases for our company over the last few years.'
- 'The work of partners Gustavo da Rocha Schmidt, Michel Grumach, Eliana Lourenço and Alexandre Kingston deserves special mention. Strategic capability, dedication to the client, availability, and technical knowledge are just some of the virtues of the lawyers who lead SLK’s corporate litigation.'
- 'The litigation team at Schmidt Lourenço Kingston Advogados is one of the most qualified I have ever worked with. They stand out not only for their technical excellence but also for their ethical approach, clear communication, and business-oriented vision applied to litigation.'
- 'The partners have an excellent ability to communicate with the Judiciary, which is a result of the solid reputation they have built over the years. Gustavo and Michel are professionals who are respected by their peers and by judges, which in practice makes a real difference in the management of cases.'
- 'SLK has a unique profile in the market because it can handle cases in a personalised way. The personal and human relationship is a huge differentiator, and the partners and lawyers have both an academic and commercial mindset.'
- 'Gustavo is a brilliant lawyer who can simplify complex cases. His analytical and thoughtful capability is unparalleled and a huge asset to those who hire him.'
- 'SLK acts with a great deal of pragmatism and is able to bring effectiveness to contentious law. Gustavo Schmidt is a brilliant strategist with a lot of technical substance, and Michel Grumach is a first-rate proceduralist.'
- '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.'
- 'Gustavo Schmidt, Eliana Lourenço and Alexandre Kingston, as the firm’s main partners, can be mentioned by name given their ability to lead their teams and ensure good service is provided. They are professionals who maintain good relationships with their clients and have the aptitude to solve problems in the most appropriate way.'
Key clients
- CREDIMUS/Leste Litigation Finance/Strata Capital
- Flamengo
- Unysis
- Ipiranga
- YDUQS
- Qualicorp
- XP Investimentos
- Nova Rio
- Zamboni
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