The litigation team at Ferro, Castro Neves, Daltro & Gomide Advogados is a key destination for complex, high-stakes disputes across a wide range of regulated sectors. These include the retail, energy, financial, oil and gas, and automotive industries, among others. The team has notable experience representing clients in cases that reach the higher courts, such as the Supreme Court and the Superior Court of Justice, handling both domestic and cross-border matters. Based in Rio de Janeiro, Marcelo Ferro, who focuses on civil, corporate and contractual disputes, co-leads the team alongside José Roberto de Castro Neves, noted for his expertise in litigation involving civil, commercial, administrative, contractual and consumer claims. Gustavo Birenbaum is well-regarded for his work in administrative litigation. Clients also turn to Karina Goldberg for her expertise in litigation involving the oil and gas, financial services, and automotive sectors. Natalia Mizrahi Lamas left the firm in October 2025.
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Practice head
Marcelo Ferro; José Roberto De Castro Neves
Other key lawyers
Rodrigo Cogo; Antonio Pedro de Souza; Karina Goldberg; Gustavo Birenbaum; Leonardo Marins; Julia Grabowsky Basto Fleichman; Felipe Basto

