
Pinheiro Neto Advogados’ litigation practice is a go-to for high-profile commercial, corporate, civil and administrative disputes, and is trusted to handle matters across a wide range of industries. The team is well equipped to advise both domestic and international clients before Brazil’s highest courts, including the São Paulo Commercial Court, the Superior Courts of Justice and the Federal Supreme Court, with strong expertise in both local and cross-border litigation. Based in São Paulo, Celso Cintra Mori and Eider Avelino Silva co-lead the team, with the former bringing over 50 years of experience in complex litigation, and the latter recognised for his work in shareholder, transactional, corporate crime and governance-related disputes. Rodrigo M. Carneiro De Oliveira is noted for his experience in corporate, commercial and securities litigation, while Gilberto Giusti is a reference for domestic and international litigation involving highly regulated sectors. Other key contacts include Vicente Coelho Araujo, who focuses on appellate litigation before the higher courts in Brasília; Luis Claudio Furtado Faria, who shines in civil and commercial litigation in the energy, shipping and financial services sectors; and senior associate Gianvito Ardito, who offers support in lawsuits concerning the insurance, banking, construction and retail industries.
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Key clients
- TSG Interactive Gaming Europe Limited
- PPB Counterparty Services
- Leovegas
- Brasilagro
- Fundo Garantidor de Crédito
- Azimut
- Banco Pan
- Hillside (Sports) Gp Limited (BET365)
- J.P. Morgan
- Câmara de Comercialização de Energia Elétrica (CCEE)
- Siemens
- Morgan Stanley
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Luis Celso Ribeiro; Eider Avelino
Other key lawyers
Gilberto Giusti; Rodrigo M. Carneiro de Oliveira; Diógenes Gonçalves; Vicente Coelho Araujo; Luis Cláudio Furtado Faria; Gianvito Ardito