Brasília-based Advocacia Fernanda Hernandez is regularly instructed by prominent clients across a broad range of industries – including construction, public health, food and beverage, engineering, and mining – in connection with public law cases heard before the Brazilian superior courts. Practice head Fernanda Guimarães Hernandez has significant experience in public law contentious matters, most notably proceedings before the higher courts. Luciana Marques dos Reis Frattini is skilled in public law, tax and dispute resolution matters.
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‘Excellent services provided with great results. Clear and objective requests. Fast and quality service.'
- 'A law firm with a reputation built over decades; exceptional dedication to cases; excellent technical expertise.'
- 'Fernanda Hernandez is an icon of the legal profession in Brasília, with extensive experience and renown in the higher courts. Rebeca Azevedo has been developing rapidly and demonstrates skill even in complex cases.'
Key clients
- Advocacia Gandra Martins
- Expressa Distribuidora de Medicamentos Ltda.
- Grupo Solví Participações S/A
- Vega Engenharia Ambiental S/A
- Group Attos
- Group Odebrecht
- Anglo Ferrous Brazil S/A
- Líder Táxi Aéreo
- Sotave Amazônica Química e Mineral S/A
- HC Pneus
- Magnesita Refratários S/A
- Cascol Combustíveis para Veículos Ltda.
Work highlights
Represented Sotave in an action by Portobrás (succeeded by the Federal Government) , for the expropriation of a port area.
Represented Expressa Distribuidora de Medicamentos Ltda in the landmark case in which the Brazilian Supreme Court ruled that a complementary law is necessary for the State to impose the ICMS differential rate.
Practice head
Fernanda Guimarães Hernandez
Other key lawyers
Luciana Marques dos Reis Frattini; Rebeca Azevedo da Silva; Rodrigo Gabriel Alarcon