Veirano Advogados has a strong WTO negotiation, consultation, and litigation practice that supports companies and associations across multiple sectors, including auto parts, chemicals, telecoms, IT, and pulp and paper, to name a few. The team handles a wide range of trade and customs proceedings, such as WTO disputes, anti-circumvention and anti-dumping investigations, safeguard proceedings, tariff adjustments, and origin investigations. Ana Caetano, noted for her strong track record in defending Brazilian interests at the WTO, leads the practice. Maria Carolina Pereira brings significant experience in customs litigation and WTO matters.
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Testimonials
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‘The Veirano Advogados team is widely recognised for its excellence and dedication. What makes this firm unique is the combination of in-depth legal knowledge with a results-oriented approach. The quality of service provided is exceptional, reflected in the ability to handle complex and multidisciplinary cases in an integrated and efficient manner.'
‘Veirano serves our company in the area of trade defence and can be considered one of the best law firms in this area in the Brazilian market. The main differences in relation to the others are: - High level of professionals - Extensive knowledge of the subject and the spheres of government involved - First-rate resources and access to the main information bases - Strong work with clients to better understand the business environment involved in the case - Low turnover of professionals - International dialogue.’
Key clients
- Bracco Imaging do Brasil Importação e Distribuição|de Medicamentos Ltda. (Bracco)
- Braskem S.A. (Braskem)
Work highlights
Represented Braskem, the domestic producer of polyvinylchloride suspension (PVC-S), polypropylene resins (PP) and polyethylene (PE) in several different trade proceedings in 2024.
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.
Maria Carolina Pereira
Practice head
Ana Caetano
Other key lawyers
Maria Carolina Pereira