The litigation team at Demarest Advogados advises a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple sectors, including financial services, construction, energy, retail and more, on a host of contentious matters, from contractual to regulatory disputes. Newton Marzagão, a seasoned litigator with an impressive track record in high-stakes cases, and Camila Biral, whose clients primarily operate in the energy, real estate and pharmaceutical segments, jointly lead the practice. A key contact for large multinationals and tech industry leaders, Cesar Rossi Machado handles matters involving civil liability, as well as contractual, environmental and administrative disputes, while Amanda Sampaio focuses on cases concerning infrastructure, competition, capital markets, securities and other complex commercial issues. Recently promoted Fernando Maluf excels in public law disputes. \n \n 
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Testimonials

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  • 'Seniority of the team. Customer focus. Multidisciplinary service. Newton Marzagão is recommended.'

Key clients

  • Vale SA
  • Stellantis (Peugeot-Citroën do Brasil Automóveis Ltda.)

Work highlights

Represents Peugeot-Citroën in three lawsuits filed by dealers and the associations Abracit and Abracop.
Practice head

Newton Marzagão; Camila Biral

Other key lawyers

Cesar Machado; Amanda Sampaio; Fernando Maluf