Salomão Advogados is well placed to handle insolvency, electoral, tax and civil litigation matters at the state and federal levels. The team also has a strong track record in disputes involving the maritime sector. Key contacts in the team include Luis Felipe Salomão Filho, noted for his 'ability to move safely and thoroughly through various areas of law'; Rodrigo Figueiredo da Silva Cotta, who focuses on complex litigation and arbitration mandates; and Rodrigo Cunha Mello Salomão, who is particularly active in restructuring and insolvency matters.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction

Testimonials

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  • ‘Great value firm with excellent service in its area of ​​expertise.'

  • 'Salomão Advogados stands out on the national scene for its strategic and technically impeccable handling of complex disputes. The litigation team works with in-depth legal expertise, strong analytical skills and a results-oriented vision, delivering solutions that are safe, effective and aligned with the clients' business context. What sets the firm apart is the combination of technical excellence, personalised dedication and a service that is always agile and attentive. In a demanding and constantly changing market, it is recognised for its consistency, clarity and high level of delivery on all fronts in which it operates.'

  • 'Luis Felipe Salomão Filho is undoubtedly one of the most complete professionals I have ever had the opportunity to work with. His ability to move safely and thoroughly through various areas of law is impressive, revealing a rare technical mastery and a strategic vision that is always very refined. Added to this is a refined, clear and engaging oratory, which conveys confidence and facilitates dialogue in any environment - be it with clients, colleagues or authorities.'

  • 'The firm's team, as well as its partners, are always available (24/7) to meet clients' urgent demands, always focusing on solutions that suit the company's needs, combined with a very high technical capacity.'
  • 'Rodrigo Cotta is one of today's leading lawyers when it comes to legal disputes and arbitrations, with a focus on contractual disputes and judicial recoveries.'
  • 'Livia Sanches is one of the leading lawyers in litigation involving the maritime, naval and port areas, and is at the forefront of several complex cases in this segment of the economy.'
  • 'Technical excellence and an impressive success rate in cases, reflecting the quality of the service and the competence of the team. It is made up of experienced professionals, mainly in litigation. It also stands out for its flexible fee models, positioning itself ahead of the competition in an evolving sector.'
  • 'Rodrigo Cotta has the most contact with us and stands out for his proactivity, in-depth technical knowledge, ‘outside the box’ thinking and availability.'

Key clients

  • GRUPO PETRÓPOLIS
  • GRUPO SOMA (HERING)
  • Minerva S.A.
  • DIVX, LLC
  • LIGHT
  • NORTE ENERGIA S.A.
  • CHUBB SEGUROS BRASIL S.A.
  • Americanas
  • JBS
  • OCEANPACT
  • MULTIPLAN EMPREENDIMENTOS IMOBILIÁRIOS LTDA.
  • VENANCIO PRODUTOS Farmaceuticos Ltda.
  • RE AGRO ATIVOS LTDA.
  • XP INVESTIMENTOs
  • Companhia de Água e Esgoto do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (“CEDAE”)
  • British American Tobacco - BAT (Souza Cruz Ltda.)
  • CIMENTO TUPI S.A.
  • Brazilian Football Confederation - CBF
  • Rumo S.A.
  • CredimuS

Work highlights

Representing Cervejaria Petrópolis Group companies in a lawsuit to invalidate R$800m credit purchase contracts, securing an injunction to suspend the contracts' validity pending a final decision.
Defending Minerva S.A. in multiple indemnity lawsuits related to alleged social and environmental impacts from the sinking of the M/V 'Haidar' in Pará, with favourable judgments in cases that have reached trial.

Practice head

Luis Felipe Salomão Filho; Rodrigo Figueiredo da Silva Cotta; Livia Sanches Sancio; Rodrigo Cunha Mello Salomão; Paulo Cesar Salomão; Rodrigo Morais Mendonça Raposo; Bernardo Safady Kaiuca; Pedro Neiva de Santana Neto