DLA Piper secured a complete defense victory on behalf of award-winning Brazilian singer-songwriter Ludmilla Oliveira da Silva, known professionally as Ludmilla, following a jury trial in Florida’s Eleventh Judicial Circuit.
Central Sonora, an international artist management company, alleged Ludmilla breached a May 2023 artistic representation and management agreement. They sought monetary damages, attorneys’ fees, and injunctive relief.
Retained on the eve of trial, DLA Piper presenting evidence that demonstrated no breach of contract had occurred. After less than one hour of deliberation, the jury returned a complete defense verdict in Ludmilla’s favor, rejecting all claims and awarding no relief to the plaintiff.
“We were proud to step in on behalf of Ludmilla at a critical moment, having been engaged on the eve of trial, and help her achieve a complete victory that allows her to remain focused on her career and continued success,” said Harout Samra, who led the DLA Piper team. “High-profile international disputes demand counsel who can adapt quickly to challenging situations, develop a clear strategy, and remain relentlessly focused on achieving the client’s objectives, which we did in this case.”
In addition to Samra (Miami), the DLA Piper team that represented Ludmilla included Partner Christian Ford (Houston) and Senior Attorney Janelly Crespo (Miami).
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