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Dispute Resolution: Mid-market Litigation

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Praised by clients for its ‘in-depth legal knowledge with practical and effective performance’, the dispute resolution department at KLA Advogados advises companies across the real estate, technology, retail, manufacturing and automotive sectors on commercial, corporate and civil liability disputes. São Paulo-based Tiago Cortez leads the team and is sought after for his experience in real estate and infrastructure-related disputes. Taísa Oliveira is recognised for her expertise in contractual and post-transactional litigation, while Flávia Alterio brings over 20 years of experience in civil and commercial disputes.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘KLA stands out in the area of ​​civil litigation due to its technical excellence and the high level of commitment of its partners, who work closely and strategically in each case. The team combines in-depth legal knowledge with practical and effective performance, resulting in high-level solutions for complex cases. The firm's work is marked by a personalised approach, analytical rigour and high delivery capacity, which consolidates the firm's reputation as a reference in the market. Without a doubt, this is a team that combines legal sophistication and commitment to results.’

  • ‘KLA's litigation team has excellent technical quality and excellent customer service.’

  • ‘I would like to recommend the work done by Flávia Alterio.'

Key clients

  • Cia Brasileira de Distribuição.
  • DXC Technology.
  • Riachuelo S.A.
  • Lear do Brasil.
  • Tivit Terceirização de Processos, Serviços E Tecnologia S/A.
  • General Mills Brasil.
  • Bresco Investimentos S.A.
  • Tegra Incorporadora.
  • Iguá Saneamento S.A.
  • Hughes Telecomunicações do Brasil Ltda.
  • Radar Propriedades Agrícolas S.A.
  • Gut Agência de Publicidade Ltda.

Work highlights

Represents Wikimedia Foundation in an amicus curiae request before the Supreme Court in the extraordinary appeal RE 1.037.396, filed by Facebook against a ruling that declared Section 19 of the Brazilian Civil Framework for Internet unconstitutional.
Represented BlaBlaCar, an online carpooling platform, in a landmark case before the State of Goias affirming the legality of its cost-sharing model in Brazil.
Represents CADAM in a class action regarding the alleged disposal of industrial chemical waste in Ulianópolis, Pará, which reportedly caused environmental damage.

Practice head

Tiago Cortez

Other key lawyers

Taísa Oliveira; Flávia Alterio