Bermudes Advogados has a Brasília-based litigation practice focused on high-stakes matters before Brazil’s superior courts, including the STF and STJ. The team handles disputes across areas including constitutional, administrative, civil, and energy law for clients in the banking, finance, insurance, and infrastructure sectors. The practice is co-led by Guiomar Feitosa Mendes and Guilherme Coelho. Mendes brings over 40 years of experience, representing large companies in public law disputes and drawing on prior experience in senior roles at the Federal Supreme Court, while Coelho focuses on litigation involving public law, energy, insurance, and environmental issues before regulatory agencies and superior courts. Flávio Jardim departed the firm in March 2024, while former co-head André Silveira left in September 2025.
Litigation in Brazil
Bermudes Advogados
Responsables de la pratique:
Guiomar Feitosa Mendes; Guilherme Coelho
Autres avocats clés:
Leandro Porto; Robson Lapoente
Les références
‘One of the most renowned litigation firms in Brasilia, with a significant presence in the Superior Courts, representing clients in some of the most complex cases before the Brazilian Judiciary.’
‘Guiomar Mendes is the leading name at the helm of the firm, responsible for handling its most difficult and politically sensitive cases.’
‘They are extremely qualified and up-to-date professionals. The team possesses in-depth legal knowledge and is readily available. Having Bermudes as your counsel in any proceeding or consultation provides the peace of mind that comes from knowing the work will always be impeccable.’
Principaux clients
São Miguel Incorporações e Participações S.A
Instituto Brasileiro de Petróleo e Gás
CNC – Confederação Nacional do Comércio
Leste Litigation Finance
Jus Capital
Confederação Nacional Das Santas Casas
DPSP / Drogaria Pacheco-Drogaria São Paulo
Vale
SENASEG
Vibra Energia
White Martins
Claro
Bradesco Seguros
Banco Safra
AMB – Associação da Magistratura Brasileira
NTU – Associação das Empresas de Ônibus Urbanos
Cassi – Caixa de Assist. dos Funcionários do Banco do Brasil
Fieam – Federação das Indústrias do Estado do Amazonas
AMB – Associação da Magistratura Brasileira
Fenasaúde – Federação Nacional de Saúde Suplementar
ANUP – Associação Nacional De Faculdades Particulares
Abrace – Assoc. dos Grandes Consum. de Energia Elétrica
Abragel – Assoc. Bras. de Geração de Energia Limpa
Apine – Assoc. Bras. dos Prod. Indep. de Energia Elétrica
Sindifisco Nacional
Brookfield
Enel
Energisa
ABIAPE – Associação Brasileira de Investidores em Autoprodução de Energia
Brasal S.A
Norte Energia S.A.
Proton Energy
Matrix Energia
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Vale on securing injunctions to resume operations at Onça Puma and Sossego.
- Acted for Abradee and 35 power distributors in disputes with Santo Antonio Energia over R$1.3bn in losses from project delays.
- Acted for Claro in a millionaire regulatory dispute over telecoms service contracts.
Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados
The Brasília dispute resolution team at Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados is adept at representing prominent clients from the food and beverages, energy, aviation, telecoms, retail, banking and infrastructure sectors (among others) before Brazil's superior and administrative courts. Practice head Cristiane Romano handles judicial and administrative disputes before the Supreme Court, the Superior Court of Justice, CARF and regulatory agencies. Other key practitioners include Diana Piatti Lobo, who specialises in tax litigation, and João Vitor Luke Reis, who is noted for his experience in proceedings before the Federal Justice, Federal Supreme Court, and regulatory bodies.
Responsables de la pratique:
Cristiane Romano
Autres avocats clés:
Diana Piatti Lobo; João Vitor Luke Reis; Janaína Castro; Maia Martinovich; Julia Cristina Ferreira
Principaux clients
Breitener Tambaqui S.A., Breitener Jaraqui S.A., Breitener Energética S.A.
FIPECq – Fundação de Previdência Privada Empregados da FINEP, do IPEA, do CNPq, do INPE e do INPA
Vibra Energia S.A.
Gera Amazonas – Geradora de Energia do Amazonas
Davita Brasil
Fundação Sistel de Seguridade Social – Sistel
Neoenergia Distribuidora de Brasília S.A.
Peróxidos Brasil
Fundação Previdenciária IBM e IBM Brasil
FEBRABAN – Federação Brasileira dos Bancos
VLI (Grupo Ultrafertil)
Petros
Ambev S.A.
LG Eletronics do Brasil Ltda
Fundação dos Economiários Federais – FUNCEF
Principaux dossiers
Mattos Filho
Mattos Filho‘s Brasília-based dispute resolution practice attracts instructions from a variety of clients, including major companies from the energy, education, telecoms, tech, life sciences and mining sectors, seeking representation in litigation before Brazil's higher courts. The team excels in corporate disputes and is also proficient in administrative litigation, arbitration and mediation. With extensive experience in civil and commercial litigation, Maricí Giannico shines in appellate litigation before the STJ and the STF. Diego Herrera de Moraes, a key name for the telecoms and tech sectors, focuses on regulatory and corporate disputes. Victor Hugo Gebhard de Aguiar stands out at the associate level for his involvement in civil and administrative lawsuits.
Autres avocats clés:
Maricí Giannico; Diego Herrera de Moraes; Victor Hugo Gebhard de Aguiar; Marselhe Cristina de Mattos; Julia de Baére Calvanti D’Albuquerque
Les références
‘The Brasília litigation partners have a very sharp understanding of the higher courts and the dynamics of advocacy in Brasília, always with a corporate and solutions-oriented perspective. Knowing the intricacies of Brasília’s legal practice and being able to adapt them to multinational corporate standards is what sets the team apart.’
‘Maricí Giannico and Diego Herrera are partners with deep knowledge in Civil Procedure and who navigate the higher courts with great ease. They understand the city’s legal dynamics very well. Associate Victor Gebhard stands out for his technical quality, speed, agility, and awareness of the client’s needs.’
‘Very good work, dedicated team.’
Principaux clients
Maralto Terminal de Contêineres S.A.
Amazon Serviços de Varejo do Brasil Ltda.
Transnordestina Logística S.A.
Norsk Hydro do Brasil Ltda.
Alunorte Alumina do Norte do Brasil S.A.
Albras – Alumínio Brasileiro S.A
CESP – Cia Energética de São Paulo
Bunge Alimentos S.A.
Caoa Montadora de Veículos Ltda.
Prudential do Brasil Seguros de Vida S.A.
Notre Dame Intermédica Saúde S.A.
Chubb Seguros Brasil S.A.
Oncoclínicas do Brasil Serviços Médicos S.A.
Votorantim Cimentos S.A.
Equatorial Energia S.A.
Instituto de Defesa do Direito de Defesa
Allianz Saúde S.A.
FCA Fiat Chrysler Automóveis Brasil Ltda.
Millennium BCP Escritório de Representações e Serviços Ltda
Magazine Luiza S.A.
PPG Industries, Inc.
CNH Industrial Brasil Ltda.
Banco BTG Pactual S.A.
Meta Platforms Inc. (WhatsApp Inc.)
GNL Gemini Comercialização e Logística de Gás Ltda.
Concessionária Aeroporto Rio de Janeiro S.A.
Hypera S.A
BHP Billiton Brasil Ltda.
Cooperativa de Crédito de Livre Admissão – SICOOB Credicoonai
Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional S.A.
Mineração Paragominas S.A.
Principaux dossiers
- Represents BHP Billiton in several strategic cases related to the collapse of the Fundão mine tailings dam in Mariana, operated by Samarco, a joint venture between BHP and Vale S.A., the greatest environmental disaster in Brazil’s history and one of the largest in the world.
- Represents the Norsk Hydro group, which includes several companies such as Alunorte Alumina, Mineração Paragominas, and Albras – Alumínio Brasileiro, in disputes concerning mining, regulatory, social, and environmental issues.
Pinheiro Neto Advogados
Pinheiro Neto Advogados' dispute resolution team in Brasília has a strong track record in matters before the STJ and STF, where it represents clients operating in a variety of sectors. Vicente Coelho Araujo is a key figure in the practice, bringing extensive experience in litigation before the higher courts. The team’s depth is further showcased by its strong associates; Laís de Oliveira e Silva is also a strong performer in higher court proceedings across consumer, digital, and public law, while Lucas Santos de Sousa is active in disputes involving administrative, constitutional, civil and anti-corruption law, as well as the tech and life sciences sectors.
Responsables de la pratique:
Vicente Coelho Araujo
Autres avocats clés:
Laís de Oliveira e Silva; Lucas Santos de Sousa
Les références
‘Very technical and with expertise in the subjects to which they are dedicated.’
Principaux clients
Bayer S.A.
Bradesco
Siemens
General Motors
Grupo Bristol-Myers Squibb
Núcleo de Informação e Coordenação do Ponto BR (Nic.br)
Novartis Biociencias
JP Morgan Chase
KPMG
Saint-Gobain
CBPO Engenharia Ltda.
Construções e Comércio Mendes Júnior Engenharia S.A. (CONSTRAN)
Principaux dossiers
BFBM – Barroso Fontelles, Barcellos, Mendonça & Associados
BFBM – Barroso Fontelles, Barcellos, Mendonça & Associados' Brasília-based practice is well positioned to represent a variety of clients in complex proceedings before Brazil’s highest judicial and administrative bodies, such as the Federal Supreme Court, the Superior Court of Justice, and the Federal General Accounting Office. The practice is under the joint leadership of Eduardo Mendonça, who is active in disputes involving constitutional, digital, administrative, regulatory and economic law, and Felipe Monnerat Solon De Pontes, who has extensive experience in litigation involving telecoms and other regulated sectors. The team also benefits from the expertise of Ana Paula de Barcellos in civil and administrative court proceedings, arbitration, and transactional matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Eduardo Mendonça; Felipe Monnerat Solon de Pontes
Autres avocats clés:
Marcella Zarattini Martins
Les références
‘Excellence in the provision of legal services. Professionals with renowned knowledge in labour law and public law.’
‘Intellectual capacity, strategic thinking, commitment, and ethics.’
Principaux clients
Pluxee Beneficios Brasil S.A.
Companhia Princesa do Sul
Banrisul – Banco do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul
Hospital Santa Cruz
COASUL – Cooperativa Agroindustrial
Vibra Energia S/A
Mercedes Benz
Algar Telecom S/A
Serasa Experian
CPFL – Companhia Piratininga de Força e Luz
Verisure Brasil Monitoramento
Federação Nacional dos Administradores
Cooperativa Dos Cafeicultores Da Zona de Mococa Agrícola Pecuária e Indústria Ltda.
Cooperativa Regional Dos Cafeicultores de Poços De Caldas
Fibrasil Infraestrutura e Fibra Ótica S/A
Banco Triângulo S/A
Banco Triângulo S/A
A. Madeira Indústria e Comércio Ltda.
COPEN Companhia de Petróleo, Gás e Energia S/A
Perugia Empreendimentos Imobiliários S/A
Cocelpa Cia de Celulose e Papel do Paraná
Moara Bioestimulantes Agroambientais Ltda.
Serasa Experian
BR Malls
Sindicato dos Servidores da Administração Pública do Estado do Espírito Santo
BOZZO Brasil S/A Comércio, Importação e Exportação
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Telefônica Brasil on a public-interest lawsuit (class action) filed by the Federal Attorney General’s Office (MPF).
- Defending Claro, Telefônica, and Conexis Brasil Digital—which are two of Brazil’s largest telecoms companies and a union—before the Federal Supreme Court (STF).
BMA Advogados
BMA Advogados‘ litigation and superior courts team is highly active in representing clients from a range of industries in high-stakes proceedings before the Superior Court of Justice, the Federal Supreme Court, and the Superior Labour Appeals Court. The practice is led by civil procedure expert André Macedo de Oliveira, who focuses on administrative and judicial proceedings, acting for companies from the chemicals, construction, aviation, energy and telecoms sectors. Giovani Menicucci is proficient in litigation before the Superior Courts, the Federal Court of Appeal, and the TCU, while Lívia Caldas Brito‘s practice covers disputes arising from civil, contractual, consumer, commercial, and environmental law.
Responsables de la pratique:
André Macedo de Oliveira
Autres avocats clés:
Giovani Menicucci; Lívia Caldas Brito
Les références
‘Extremely personalised service, with highly technically qualified professionals who seek to understand not only the client’s needs, but their business as a whole.’
‘I commend Giovani Menicucci for having a unique ability to align interests, needs and information between BMA’s internal teams and the client.’
‘The firm stands out, first and foremost, for the quality of its lawyers. All have high-level training, great dedication, agility, and attentiveness to clients and colleagues from other firms.’
Principaux clients
Liugong Latin America Máquinas Para Construção Pesada Ltda.
Companhia de Saneamento de Minas Gerais – COPASA MG
Fource Gestão de Recursos Ltda.
Id Master Participações Ltda.
Airbnb Plataforma Digital Ltda.
Hewlett-Packard Brasil Ltda. (HP)
Associação Brasileira de Mobilidade e Tecnologia (AMOBITEC)
Flash Tecnologia e Instituição de Pagamento Ltda
Agropecuária Santa Bárbara
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.
Abengoa Construção Brasil Ltda.
Petro Rio Jaguar Petróleo Ltda.
Netflix Entretenimento Brasil Ltda.
Amazon Serviços de Varejo do Brasil Ltda.
Operador Nacional do Sistema Elétrico (ONS)
BHP Billiton Brasil
Vale S.A.
Instituto para Desenvolvimento do Varejo
Sociedade Rural Brasileira
Sega Corporation
Concessionária Rota do Oeste
Peróxidos do Brasil Ltda.
Rhodia Poliamida e Especialidades Ltda.
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Vale’s interests in three appeals before the Superior Court of Justice addressing controversies related to tax execution proceedings conducted by the Federal Government.
- Representing National Electric System Operator (“ONS”) in a collective lawsuit filed by Brazilian Institute for Consumers’ Protection seeking damages to the consumers affected by a power outage occurred on August 15, 2023.
- Advising Netflix Brasil Entretenimento and Amazon Serviços de Varejo do Brasil in the context of a patent infringement dispute initiated by DivX LLC, before the Federal Court of Appeals, in lawsuits aiming to annul the patent in dispute, with participation of the Brazilian industrial property authority, INPI – National Institute of Industrial Property; and also, before the Superior Court of Justice, in several Netflix’s appeals related to the patent infringement lawsuit initiated at Rio de Janeiro’s Court.
Mudrovitsch Advogados
Mudrovitsch Advogados offers a versatile dispute resolution practice from its Brasília base, equipped to manage high-value and complex cases that span constitutional, administrative, business, electoral, and criminal law. The practice is jointly led by Rodrigo Mudrovitsch, who focuses on public law and constitutional issues, public law expert Guilherme Pupe Da Nóbrega, and Alex Jesus Augusto Filho, who handles business law matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Rodrigo Mudrovitsch; Guilherme Pupe; Alex Jesus Augusto Filho
Autres avocats clés:
Victor Rufino; Felipe Carvalho; Sofia Cavalcanti Campelo
Principaux clients
Vibra Energia S.A.
Proteus Power Brasil Ltda.
Jive Investments Gestao de Recursos e Consultoria S.A.
Prisma Capital Ltda.
Monsanto do Brasil Ltda.
Monsanto Technology LLC.
Telefônica Brasil S.A.
BRF S.A.
Termo Norte Energia Ltda.
Água Paulista Geração de Energia Ltda.
CEISP Serviços Educacionais Ltda.
Raízen Energia S.A.
Engie Brasil Energia S.A.
Contern Construções e Comércio Ltda.
Banco BTG Pactual S.A.
Bom Futuro Agrícola Ltda.
Marfrig Global Foods S.A.
Rumo S.A.
Principaux dossiers
- Assisting SINICON—a union representing companies in heavy construction with an office in Brasilia—with a direct action of unconstitutionality (ADI) related to a provision of the anti-corruption law that allows the use of different regulations for punishing corruption acts.
- Defending BTG Pactual in a lawsuit filed by Petrobras seeking damages for alleged anti-competitive conduct by our client and other banks.
- Filed a direct action of unconstitutionality (ADIn ) to reverse an unfavourable decision by the Superior Court of Justice (STJ).
Carneiros Advogados
Carneiros Advogados‘ strategic litigation practice focuses on constitutional and administrative cases, particularly those involving the guarantee of fundamental rights. This core specialism is supported by a versatile litigation practice with capabilities in competition, labour, white-collar crime, and electoral law, and proceedings before the Federal Supreme Court (STF), the Superior Court of Justice (STJ), and the National Council of Justice (CNJ). The firm’s ability to litigate effectively at the highest levels is driven by its co-heads, Rafael De Alencar Araripe Carneiro, Gilvandro Vasconcelos Coelho de Araújo, Carlos Alberto Rosal de Ávila, and Felipe Santos Corrêa, who collectively possess extensive experience before the STF, STJ, and CNJ.
Responsables de la pratique:
Rafael Araripe Carneiro; Gilvandro Araujo; Carlos Alberto Rosal de Ávila; Felipe Santos Correa
Autres avocats clés:
Alberto Medeiros
Principaux clients
Confederação Brasileira de Vôlei
Embralixo
Belenus do Brasil S.A.
Hospital Beneficente Santa Gertrudes
DCR Centro Clínico Ltda.
Inframerica Concessionaria do Aeroporto
Consulfac Administradora e Participações Societárias Ltda.
CASAL
Saúde Suplementar Soluções
BTG Pactual
Emplavi Evolução Imobiliária
Banrisul
Bom Jesus Agropecuaria Ltda.
Fundacao Joao Mangabeira
Confederação Brasileira de Futebol
Urbanizadora Paranoazinho
Banco do Estado de Sergipe
Termeletrica Viana S.A.
CTIS
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Engenharia e Geração de Energia on an enforcement action against Heinz arising from a mutual termination of a services contract between the parties.
- Representing the founder of Flexform in a lawsuit to annul the sale of the equity interests held by him in the company to his children and ex-wife.
- Advising CTIS on a writ of mandamus filed by a competing company before the Federal Supreme Court (STF) against a decision by the National Council of Justice (CNJ) that removed CTIS from a list of companies prohibited from contracting with the Public Administration in the Unified Registration System for Suppliers (SICAF).
MJ Alves Burle e Viana Advogados
MJ Alves Burle e Viana Advogados‘ litigation practice has a wide-ranging remit, representing a growing client base before the Superior Courts, governmental and legislative bodies, and in arbitration and mediation. The team’s broad scope of expertise covers matters such as public civil actions, real estate disputes, and tax executions. The department is jointly led by Marcos Joaquim Gonçalves Alves, recognised for his solid track record in tax and administrative cases, and Alan Flores Viana, who focuses on contentious matters involving fiscal, tax, and regulatory issues, as well as agribusiness, gaming, and sports law. Other key practitioners include Andresa dos Santos Sena, who is skilled in handling mass and strategic litigation, and Oswaldo Othon de P. Saraiva Neto, a specialist in matters of legal order.
Responsables de la pratique:
Marcos Joaquim Gonçalves Alves; Alan Flores Viana
Autres avocats clés:
Andresa dos Santos Sena; Oswaldo Othon de P. Saraiva Neto
Les références
‘MJAB Advogados has proven to be a strategic partner in complex disputes and structured negotiations. The firm played an essential role in building viable solutions for sensitive tax issues, helping to unblock relevant disputes and enable the tax regularization of these institutions.’
‘In addition to its solid technical knowledge, MJAB’s differential lies in the way it articulates legal strategies aligned with the regulatory and business environment, which is reflected in its strong presence with regulatory bodies and major players in the sector.’
‘The MJAB team is made up of highly specialised professionals who have worked for regulatory agencies, large corporations and financial institutions, ensuring a strategic vision beyond traditional litigation. The training and experience of its partners and associates are a major differentiator for the firm, who not only master the legal framework of the areas in which they operate, but also have a deep understanding of the economic and regulatory sectors of their clients.’
Principaux clients
Oeste Sul Empreendimentos Imobiliários S.A.
Empresa de Ônibus Nossa Senhora da Penha S.A
ASOEC – Associação Salgado de Oliveira de Educação e Cultura
Colégio Registral Imobiliário de Santa Catarina
Co-irmãos Participações Ltda.
Alupar Investimento S/A
Banco BESA S/A
Principaux dossiers
- Represents Oeste Sul Empreendimentos Imobiliários in a unique case regarding one of the most important national cultural heritage sites, the city planning of the Brazilian capital Brasilia.
- Advises ASOEC – Associação Salgado de Oliveira de Educação e Cultura on a case of great social relevance, as it involves conflict of Federal Government powers over other federative entities, such as States and Municipalities.
- Represented Alupar Investimento S/A in a Court of Auditors case to convince the Ministers to reconsider a previous understanding, which allowed the client to assume the concession of energy transmission services in the central metropolitan region of São Paulo.
Perdiz de Jesus Advogados Associados
Perdiz de Jesus Advogados Associados acts on high-value dispute resolution mandates, offering expertise in corporate and commercial disputes, as well as compensation claims, contractual breaches, and indemnity actions. The practice is adept at handling proceedings before the higher courts in Brasília and the federal regional courts. Founder José Perdiz de Jesus represents domestic and international clients in civil and procedural litigation before the Supreme Federal Court and the Superior Electoral Court. Rodrigo Neiva Pinheiro focuses on administrative and civil litigation, with a particular focus on appellate matters before the superior courts.
Responsables de la pratique:
José Perdiz de Jesus
Autres avocats clés:
Rodrigo Neiva Pinheiro; Luanna Esselin Perdiz de Jesus; Isabela Nascimento Ferreira
Les références
‘The firm has in-depth knowledge of the higher courts, the resources to be handled and the procedural strategies to be followed. Because they are familiar with the courts, they are able to efficiently process appeals and cases and support arguments.’
‘Their professional staff is highly qualified and well-prepared, which is why they have achieved considerable success in both lower and higher courts. An important point is that they understand the client and do not work as service providers, but as partners.’
‘José Perdiz, who heads the firm, has extensive knowledge of the courts and the profile of the judges. He seeks to get to know the client and the arguments, formatting the best procedural strategy.’
Principaux clients
Suno S.A.
Globo Comunicações e Participações S.A.
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF)
Empresa Sul-Americana de Montagens S.A. (EMSA)
Associação Mato-grossense de Plantadores de Algodão (AMPA)
Associação dos Produtores de Soja e Milho do Estado do Mato Grosso (Aprosoja)
Banco Cooperativo Sicoob S.A.
Gran Nutriz
Editora Globo S.A.
GP – Comércio de Petróleo
Algodoeira Zandonadi
Centro de Educação Superior de Brasília (CESB)
Eixo Construções
Valence Química e Agrosoluta
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Associação Mato-grossense dos Plantadores de Algodão (AMPA) andAssociação Brasileira dos Produtores de Algodão (ABRAPA) in a case that discusses the timeframe of the definition of the legal-constitutional status of tenure relations in areas of traditional indigenous occupation.
- Represented CBF in a lawsuit filed against Marfrig Alimentos S.A. with the purpose of receiving payment for damages due to the counterparty’s breach of a sponsorship contract signed by the companies.
- Represented Globo Comunicação e Participações S.A. in a lawsuit filed by Chico Mendes’ Family regarding alleged unauthorised use of his life story in a documentary.
Piquet, Magaldi e Guedes Advogados
Focused on public law disputes, Piquet, Magaldi e Guedes Advogados’ dispute resolution work encompasses matters before high-level judicial bodies such as the Supreme Court, the Superior Court of Justice, and the Federal Court of Appeals for the First Region. The practice is jointly led by Guilherme Magaldi, who brings broad knowledge across public law, regulation, administrative proceedings, and compliance, and Antonio Henrique Medeiros Coutinho, who excels in arbitrations involving the public sector.
Responsables de la pratique:
Guilherme Magaldi Netto; Antonio Henrique M. Coutinho
Principaux clients
Concessionária Rota do Oeste
Concessionária Rio-Teresópolis
Techint Engenharia S.A.
Associação Brasileira dos Terminais Portuários – ABTP
Construtora Barbosa Mello
Construtora Norberto Odebrecht S.A.
Andrade Gutierrez Engenharia
Engeform Engenharia Ltda.
Bandeirantes Deicmar Logística Integrada S.A.
Vports Autoridade Portuária S.A.
ABRAPP – Associação Brasileira das Entidades Fechadas de Previdência Complementar (Brazilian Association of Closed Complementary Welfare Entities) and SINDAPP – Sindicato Nacional
SINICON – Sindicato Nacional da Indústria da Construção Pesada
ADM do Brasil Ltda.
Ultracargo Logística
Temape Terminais Marítimos de Pernambuco S.A.
Fospar S.A.
Galvão Engenharia S.A.
Procomp Amazônia Indústria Ltda.
Construtora COESA S.A. – Em Recuperação Judicial
Consortium Metrosal, a joint venture comprising Construtora Camargo Correa S.A., Construtora Andrade Gutierrez S.A. and Siemens do Brasil S.A.
Capgemini Latin America and Capgemini Brasil
Tibagi Energia SPE S.A.
Triunfo Logística
Royal Química Ltda.
Concessionária de Rodovias Galvão BR-153 SPE S.A.
Deltan Martinazzo Dallagnol
Editora O Dia
Wilson Sons Servicos Maritimos Ltda.
Siscon Consultoria de Sistemas Ltda.
Teixeira Duarte Engenharia e Construções
Principaux dossiers
- Supports ABTP’s involvement as amicus curiae in Action Against a Violation of a Fundamental Constitutional Right (ADPF) No. 1,183, seeking recognition of the constitutionality and legality of Normative Instruction No. 91/2022 of TCU, which established the External Control Secretariat for Consensual Resolution and Conflict Prevention (SecexConsenso).
- Assisted Álya Construtora in the administrative proceedings before the TCU and later in the Writ of Mandamus before the Supreme Federal Court (STF), regarding alleged irregularities dating back to 1995 in the public works on the BR-174/AM highway.
- Represented Construções e Comércio Camargo Corrêa and other companies in an Administrative Improbity Action, challenging penalties imposed for allegedly failing to comply with an order from TCU related to the Salvador Metro project.
Siqueira Castro – Advogados
Siqueira Castro – Advogados has developed a strong dispute resolution practice, increasingly attracting clients from the agribusiness, financial, and tech industries. Known for its effective handling of a wide range of disputes, the team stands out in areas such as debt recovery, white-collar criminal defense, and conflicts involving contracts and shareholders. The Brasília practice is led by Marina Araujo Lopes, whose extensive expertise in civil, administrative, and regulatory law underpins her work in high-level business litigation before the superior courts.
Responsables de la pratique:
Marina Araujo Lopes
Principaux clients
AMSTERDAM SAUER LTDA.
WHITE MARTINS GASES INDUSTRIAIS LTDA.
TOYOTA DO BRASIL
IBP – Instituto Brasileiro de Petróleo e Gás
CEG – Companhia Distribuidora de Gás do Rio de Janeiro
STEMAC S/A Grupo Geradores
SLAVEL DISTRIBUIDORA DE AUTOMÓVEIS LTDA.
ASSOCIAÇÃO BRASILEIRA DA INDÚSTRIA DE ÁGUAS MINERAIS – ABINAM
USINA CARAPEBUS
CNEN PROJETOS DE ENGENHARIA S.A
Sotech Serviços em Informática Ltda.
Principaux dossiers
- Representing CEG – COMPANHIA DISTRIBUIDORA DE GÁS DO RIO DE JANEIRO in a civil action in the public interest filed by the Federal Attorney’s Office against CEG, the director of a tax advising company and members of the IRS.
- Defends the interests of the Instituto Brasileiro de Petróleo e Gás – IBP, in Direct Action of Unconstitutionality and in Declaratory Action of Constitutionality, proposed in relation the purpose of the regulatory agency of the matter in Brazil, the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels – ANP.
- Represents TOYOTA DO BRASIL LTDA in a popular lawsuit in which the plaintiff claims that there has been damage to the public treasury caused by the maintenance of a benefit of reducing the import tax rate provided by law, even after the internalisation of an international agreement that increased the rate of the same tax.
Tauil & Chequer Advogados
Tauil & Chequer Advogados‘ litigation department is geared to handle complex commercial and corporate disputes and appeals of administrative decisions, with frequent appearances before the Supreme Court and the Superior Court of Justice. Its association with Mayer Brown enhances its ability to serve a growing roster of global and domestic clients, particularly from the mining, finance, and technology sectors. The practice’s diverse offering is reflected in its joint leadership: Luis Inácio Lucena Adams brings expertise in tax litigation, compliance, and arbitration; Mauro Pedroso Gonçalves specialises in civil litigation for the agribusiness, real estate, and infrastructure industries; while Augusto Aras handles tax, corporate and environmental litigation.
Responsables de la pratique:
Luis Inácio Lucena Adams; Mauro Pedroso Gonçalves; Augusto Aras
Autres avocats clés:
Louise Dias Portes
Les références
‘Extensive knowledge of how the best legal strategies work and when handling cases before the Higher Courts definitely sets the Brasília team apart within the legal market.’
‘I highly recommend the work of the team comprised of Luis Adams, Mauro Pedroso and Louise Portes. The team stands out for its high level of technical and strategic knowledge in conducting litigation before the Superior Courts. In addition, they have the ability to work in partnership with other law firms in the market, pooling their expertise and promoting effective collaboration that benefits everyone involved. The team’s dedication and commitment are evident.’
‘The firm is well organised, with competent departments to support the activities of the lawyers. It perfectly meets the many needs of our company.’
Principaux clients
Centrais Elétricas do Brasil – Eletrobras
Confederação Nacional das Empresas de Seguros Gerais, Previdência Privada e Vida, Saúde Suplementar e Capitalização – CNSEG
Confederação Nacional da Indústria (CNI)
Grid Solutions Transmissão de Energia Ltda
Vantage Drilling International
Petrorio S.A
Petronas Petróleo Brasil LTDA.
Amazonas Geração e Transmissão de Energia
Angola Cables Brasil Ltda.
Paragon Offshore B.A
Standard Chartered Bank
Sinopec International Petroleum Service Corporation
Consórcio Walks (Quaatro Participações S.A; KS Brasil Led Holdings LTDA; and WPR Participações LTDA)
Indra Brasil Soluções e Serviços Tecnológicos LTDA.
Telefônica Brasil S.A
RB Capital Companhia de Securitização
Mizuho Bank
Eneva S.A
Cobra Brasil Serviços de Comunicações e Energia S.A
BNY Mellon Serviços Financeiros DTVM S/A
Celse – Centrais Elétricas de Sergipe S.A
EDB Sistemas Elétricos LTDA.
Mckesson Corporation
Hub Pagamentos
Bunge Alimentos Ltda.
CM Capital Markets
Ferrari Agroindústria S.A.
Basf S.A.
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Centrais Brasileiras Elétricas S.A. (Eletrobras) in a complaint filed before the Supreme Federal Court (STF) to challenge two court decisions that suspended the holding of the Extraordinary General Meeting that would decide on the incorporation of Furnas by Eletrobras.
- Represents Eletrobras in securing a key ruling from the Federal Court of Appeals dismissing expert evidence, which the Claimants challenged with two appeals.
- Advising Consórcio Walks on filing of several Writs of Mandamus (MS) against the decisions of the City of São Paulo.