Tauil & Chequer Advogados’ litigation team is active across a wide range of disputes, including transactional, contractual, administrative and property, and broader civil litigation, particularly at the appellate level. In Rio de Janeiro, Gustavo Fernandes de Andrade excels in litigation before the federal and state courts, while João Cople is noted for his skills in commercial and corporate litigation involving large multinationals. Fabio Peixinho Gomes Correa, based in São Paulo, brings over two decades of experience in litigation proceedings. In Brasília, Mauro Pedroso Gonçalves, Luis Inácio Lucena Adams, and recent addition Augusto Aras serve as key contacts for litigation matters.
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‘The firm came up with creative solutions to the problem we had and is always ready to act immediately on cases.’
‘Camila Pinho is the lawyer responsible for our case, and she is very proactive and diligent. She clarified our doubts quickly and promptly.’
‘The firm has a high level of specialisation and the ability to offer strategic and customised solutions for companies. It has a highly qualified team, made up of professionals with extensive experience and in-depth knowledge in their areas of expertise.’
‘Núbia Bufarah, Luis Montes, Fabio Peixinho, and Letícia Correa stand out for their high level of commitment in seeking the best results for the company. They demonstrate a great ability to understand and solve highly complex problems, combining in-depth legal knowledge with a strategic and efficient approach. Their proactive approach, combined with expertise in their respective areas, sets them apart in the market, ensuring precise and effective service to the demands presented.'
'Tauil & Chequer Advogados stands out in the Brazilian legal landscape thanks to its partnership with Mayer Brown, the most prominent and distinguished foreign law firm with a presence in Brazil. This strategic partnership provides the firm with a unique position, providing access to a global network of highly qualified professionals and international expertise, particularly in the energy sector. The team is recognized for its technical capabilities, solid training, and ability to offer sophisticated and personalized legal solutions. When I have a legal problem, I can be confident that Mayer Brown will offer the best solution.'
'The Tauil & Chequer Advogados law firm in Brasília is distinguished by the work of Mauro Pedroso, a partner with in-depth knowledge of the local market and a solid academic background, whose strategic vision and articulation skills set him apart in the market. The team also includes partners Augusto Aras (formerly of the Attorney General's Office) and Luis Adams (formerly of the Attorney General's Office), who bring to the firm a unique combination of technical excellence and extensive experience in the public and private sectors, solidifying its leading position in Brasília.'
'The firm's lawyers are highly qualified and propose creative, strategic solutions for cases.'
Key clients
- Centrais Elétricas do Brasil – Eletrobras
- 3R Pescada S.A. / Brava Energia S.A.
- Confederação Nacional das Empresas de Seguros Gerais, Previdência Privada e Vida, Saúde Suplementar e Capitalização - CNSEG
- Confederação Nacional da Indústria (CNI)
- Grid Solutions Transmissão de Energia Ltda
- Vantage Drilling International
- Petrorio S.A
- Petronas Petróleo Brasil LTDA.
- Amazonas Geração e Transmissão de Energia
- Angola Cables Brasil Ltda.
- Paragon Offshore B.A
- Standard Chartered Bank
- Sinopec International Petroleum Service Corporation
- Consórcio Walks (Quaatro Participações S.A; KS Brasil Led Holdings LTDA; and WPR Participações LTDA)
- Indra Brasil Soluções e Serviços Tecnológicos LTDA.
- Telefônica Brasil S.A
- Opea Securitizadora S.A. (formerly known as RB Capital Companhia de Securitização)
- Mizuho Bank
- Eneva S.A
- Cobra Brasil Serviços de Comunicações e Energia S.A
Work highlights
Represented Centrais Brasileiras Elétricas S.A. (Eletrobras) in a complaint filed before the Supreme Federal Court (STF) to challenge two court decisions that suspended the holding of the Extraordinary General Meeting that would decide on the incorporation of Furnas by Eletrobras.
Represented Eletrobras in a public civil action initiated by the Federal Prosecutor's Office (MPF), which seeks to challenge the environmental licensing of the Belo Monte Hydroelectric Power Plant on the grounds that indigenous communities were not consulted prior to the National Congress enacting Legislative Decree No. 788/2005.
Advising Consórcio Walks on the filing of several Writs of Mandamus (MS) against the decisions of the City of São Paulo in a case worth R$7bn.
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Practice head
Gustavo Fernandes de Andrade; Fabio Peixinho; Augusto Aras; Mauro Pedroso Gonçalves; Luis Adams; João Luiz Cople
Other key lawyers
Maria Rita Dutra; Guilherme Silveira; Camila Pinho; Letícia Corrêa