Noted for its ‘high technical quality and team availability’, the dispute resolution team at Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados is led by Eduardo Perazza De Medeiros – a name to note for administrative disputes and crisis management – and offers wide-ranging expertise, representing clients from the technology, petrochemical, financial, aviation, retail and various other industries in high-profile corporate, commercial, contractual, and civil disputes. Clients regularly seek Eliane Cristina Carvalho’s assistance with civil litigation in all instances and courts, while Gláucia Mara Coelho advises on the settlement of conflicts before the judiciary and public agencies. Débora Chaves Martines Fernandes is another key contact for high-profile litigation in the banking, logistics, food and beverages and pharmaceutical sectors, to name a few.
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‘The professionals are competent and are always available and willing to provide the best possible service, with extreme cordiality. The documents are impeccable, with clear writing, connection and adequate foundation. They seek to understand the business and area of activity of the clients, and spare no effort to achieve the expected result. ’
‘The firm performed very well in a case where there was a very large exchange of notifications, and in the end, we were able to reach a very important agreement for the company.’
'The firm has an excellent technical team. Within the scope of its work, the firm offers good legal solutions and provides ample support to the company in its claims. We would also highlight the firm's alignment with the company's interests, which guarantees good results in its claims. In addition, the multidisciplinary nature of the firm's areas of expertise contributes greatly to the creation of the company's theses, given the specialised vision that the professionals who work on the cases have in their respective areas.'
'Eliane Carvalho and Iuri Reis- high technical quality, client service, team availability.'
'Iuri Reis (associate) - a distinguished professional, with excellent technical skills and a practical approach to problems, he seeks to understand his clients' businesses and is always available to deal with the necessary issues.'
Key clients
- Canopus Engenharia Ltda.
- Odata Brasil S.A.
- Starboard Restructuring Partners
- Mag Sac Embalagens Ltda.
- Grupo Alliar
- Banco Bradesco S.A.
- Siemens Healthnieers
- Mitsui & Co (Brasil)S.A
- Vale S.A.
- Usinas Siderúrgicas de Minas Gerais S/A – Usiminas
- Rio de Janeiro Refrescos
- FremantleMedia Limited
Work highlights
Assists LMTE in strategising the defence against consumer lawsuits, seeking compensation for damages caused by a prolonged power outage ("Power Blackout"), and handling other related proceedings.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Iuri Reis
Practice head
Eduardo Perazza de Medeiros
Other key lawyers
Eliane Cristina Carvalho; Gláucia Mara Coelho; Débora Chaves Martines Fernandes; Iuri Reis