Veirano Advogados’ litigation practice, which handles a broad range of disputes across sectors such as technology, pharmaceuticals, media and telecoms, is split between its Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo offices. The team is led by Rio-basedRicardo Gama, a name to note for disputes involving the energy sector. Other key contacts in Rio include Lívia Miné, who is often engaged in torts, contractual and product liability litigation, and Guilherme D’Aguiar. Former co-head Mateus Aimoré Carreteiro left the firm in February 2025.
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  • 'Veirano Advogados' expertise, dedication, and strategic approach have been invaluable. The team at Veirano consistently demonstrates a deep understanding of complex legal challenges and delivers effective solutions. Their professionalism and commitment to achieving the best outcomes make them an exceptional partner in litigation.'
  • 'Guilherme D' Aguiar and Ricardo Gama stand out for their exceptional legal insight and strategic thinking, setting them apart from competitors with their dedication, expertise, and commitment to excellence.'
  • 'Veirano Advogados is a full-service law firm and has a team of very senior professionals with extensive experience in a wide range of Brazilian business matters. I am very satisfied with the service, as the professionals are always ready to help, have a great deal of technical knowledge and are proactive in assisting clients on a wide range of issues.'
  • 'The partners' close involvement in strategic matters makes for a unique experience, agility, and multidisciplinary approach to meeting the demands of the case.'
  • 'Priscilla Villa Nova de Oliveira is very competent and attentive to litigation demands.'
  • 'We really appreciate Ricardo Gama's swift responses and valuable opinions/advice based on his deep experience in the dispute and litigation areas.'

Key clients

  • Brunswick Family Boat Co. Inc.
  • Prumo Logística S.A.
  • Deepwater do Brasil Engenharia Ltda.
  • EthosEnergy Power Operations (West) LLC
  • Johnson & Johnson do Brasil Indústria e Comércio de Produtos para Saúde Ltda.
  • Associação Brasileira de Infraestrutura para Telecomunicações – Abrintel (“Abrintel”)
  • Instituto Brasileiro de Governança Coorporativa - IBGC
  • Sika S.A
  • CPA Terminal Paranaguá S.A
  • Mondelez Brasil
  • PepsiCo do Brasil Ltda.
  • Águia Fertilizantes S.A.
  • Adele Laurie Blue Adkins (“Adele”), Gregory Allen Kurstin (“Greg Kurstin”), Beggars Group (“Beggars”) and |Universal Music Publishing Mgb Brasil Ltda(“UMP”)
  • Vanquish Pipa FIRF LP, Vanquish Forte Alocação Dinâmica FIRF LP and Vanquish Coral FIRF LP
  • Philip Morris International, Inc
  • SACE SPA – SERVIZI ASSICURATIVI DEL COMMERCIO ESTERO
  • HD Hyundai Construction Equipment Brasil - Industria E Comercio De Equipamentos De Construcao

Work highlights

Represented Prumo in a public civil action, alleging that the construction of the Açu Port Complex caused coastline erosion at Praia do Açu, harming the region’s ecosystem.
Secured a major victory for SACE Spa in October 2023, upholding a lower court award of over R$120m in the Rio Grande do Sul Court of Appeals.
Represented IBGC as amicus curiae in ADI 7331, defending the constitutionality of provisions in the State-Owned Companies Law.

Practice head

Ricardo Gama

Other key lawyers

Lívia Miné; Guilherme D'Aguiar; Priscila Sansone