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Dispute Resolution: Mid-market Litigation

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Azevedo Sette Advogados

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Azevedo Sette Advogados’ litigation team is recognised for its expertise in representing clients before the Superior Courts, particularly in insurance, intellectual property, corporate, administrative, and other areas of strategic litigation. The team is primarily based in São Paulo, where civil litigator Danielle Chipranski Cavalcante is especially active, along with Rodrigo Tambuque, a name to note for corporate and real estate disputes, and Sergio Mirisola Soda, who manages consumer claims. In Belo Horizonte, Leonardo Farinha Goulart and Marcos Augusto Leonardo Ribeiro are noted for their experience in the energy and mining sectors.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘They provide personalised service, with direct access to members and handling of legal proceedings, even if they are massive, in an artisanal manner, analysing each case individually and proposing viable strategies and measures. The team is well-trained and has high technical competence. They maintain good relations with the opposing party, always seeking a settlement, even in the judicial phase.’

  • ‘Leonardo Farinha - close customer service, with high technical and strategic capacity, has great and in-depth knowledge of the demands that are sponsored by the office, proposing measures and strategies that aim to achieve the best results for the client.’

  • ‘Azevedo Sette Advogados stands out for its tradition, technical excellence and innovation in the national legal market. With a highly qualified team, the firm is recognised for its strategic and personalised service, offering effective legal solutions aligned with the needs of its clients. Its expertise in litigation is a notable differentiator, acting with analytical depth and precision in resolving complex disputes.’

  • ‘Azevedo Sette is a national reference, and we have complete confidence in the firm. They always serve us on time and are there for us when we need them.’

  • ‘Partner Marcos Augusto Leonardo Ribeiro has been assisting us in dispute resolution for many years. Marcos is able to clearly explain our different alternatives and strategies, combining procedural and arbitration approaches with our corporate and business interests. He provides us with a great deal of confidence and knowledge of the situations we require him to handle.’

  • ‘The team has great technical knowledge and is skilled in handling complex legal cases. In addition, everyone is approachable and the turnaround time is very satisfactory.'

Key clients

  • Atlantis Drill
  • Viver Incorporadora e Construtora
  • Caparaó Empreendimentos Imobiliários Ltda
  • Electronic Arts Inc.
  • JCI (Johnson Controls)
  • Globo Comunicação e Participações
  • Daimler (Mercedes Benz)
  • Porsche Brasil
  • RHI Magnesita
  • Mineração Morro do Ipê
  • Vale S/A
  • Asurion Serviços Ltda

Work highlights

Provides permanent legal counselling and represents Anglo American in 300 strategic lawsuits in civil, mining and environmental, real Estate, and contracts.
Assists all companies of the JCI group (such as ADT), both in pre litigation and litigious matters, in both civil and consumer fields, including consumer protection public bodies.
Represented Samarco Mineração S/A in tax enforcement proceedings and annulment actions involving the Brazilian Institute of the Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (IBAMA), a federal agency responsible for implementing the National Environmental Policy in Brazil.

Practice head

Danielle Chipranski Cavalcante; Leonardo Farinha Goulart; Marcos Augusto Leonardo Ribeiro; Rodrigo Tambuque; Sergio Mirisola Soda

Other key lawyers

Bruno Fabbri Barelli; Erich Zager Neto; Fernando Antônio Rodrigues; Stefania Mariotti Masetti