Lefosse Advogados’ clients praise the litigation team for its ‘excellent quality and strategic vision’, with the practice advising on a wide range of contractual, commercial, corporate, administrative and environmental disputes. Seasoned litigator Pedro Maciel represents financial institutions, equity funds, oil and gas companies, and clients from other industries, and co-leads the team with Julio Neves, a specialist in M&A and investment disputes. Diogo Ciuffo Carneiro is frequently instructed by clients from the logistics, pulp, energy, construction and hospitality sectors in judicial and arbitral proceedings, while Bernardo Pires is also a key figure for corporate and contractual disputes, with a special emphasis on M&A conflicts.
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Testimonials
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‘Excellent quality and strategic vision.’
‘Julio Neves remains, without a doubt, one of the most brilliant lawyers of his generation, standing out not only for his profound academic knowledge, but also and mainly for his effective dedication to understanding his clients' businesses, commercial strategies, and the market moment they are going through, adjusting his arguments and strategies to provide tailored legal solutions, with results that are absolutely aligned with the clients' needs.’
‘Pedro Maciel is an excellent lawyer and professional. Extremely technically capable, ethical and correct.'
'Lefosse is recognised for its dedication to providing high-quality legal services. The team is made up of highly qualified and experienced professionals who are committed to deeply understanding their clients' needs and offering personalised and effective legal solutions. Their attention to detail and commitment to excellence ensure that each case is handled with the utmost care and professionalism. In addition, the fact that they are a full-service law firm makes our routine much easier, as we can count on comprehensive and specialised support in several areas.'
'Diverse and competent team.'
'It's a very unique team of professionals. I think the main strength lies in the strategic aspect of negotiations.'
'Pedro Maciel is an excellent lawyer and professional. He is extremely technically skilled, ethical, and upstanding.'
Key clients
- Sigma Lithium Co.
- Elera Renováveis S/A
- Knorr-Bremse Group
- Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo (SABESP)
- Dufry Do Brasil Duty Free Shop LTDA.
- Sigma Mineração S/A
- Allergan Produtos Farmacêuticos LTDA
- Klabin S/A
- GLPA S.A.
- Nova Transportadora do Sudeste S/A - NTS
- Nikko Securities
- SL Tools
- Statkraft Energias Renováveis Ltda.
- Areva Renewables Brasil Ltda.
- BR Ambiental Fundo de Investimento em Participações Multiestratégia
- Braskem S.A.
- Brookfield Brasil Asset Management Investimentos Ltda
- Brookfield Brazil Agriland Fundo de Investimento em Participações Multiestratégia
- Elfa Medicamentos S.A.
- Instituto Nacional de Processamento de Embalagens Vazias (inpEV)
Work highlights
Advised Merck Sharp & Dohme on a dispute over alleged contractual failure during clinical research with a kidney cancer patient.
Advised SABESP on lawsuits related to its privatisation, representing the utility in over 70 cases, and handling high-value civil claims in various courts.
Assisting Sigma Mineração with two lawsuits filed by a former co-CEO over mining rights.
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Practice head
Pedro Maciel; Julio Neves
Other key lawyers
Diogo Ciuffo Carneiro; Bernardo Pires; Deborah Nery; Isis Teixeira