About

Provided by Araúz Advogados

Practice & Specialization: Highly recognized for its strategic, multidisciplinary approach to dispute resolution in Southern Brazil. Key expertise spans Administrative, Corporate, Environmental, Agribusiness, Transportation, and Labor law, with a strong focus on protecting corporate interests and high-value investments.

Work Types: Handles high-complexity litigation, domestic and international arbitration, administrative liability, and high-impact regulatory matters. The practice delivers sophisticated legal analysis combined with practical, business-oriented solutions.

Key Leadership & Team Highlights:

  • Led by Carlos Araúz and Danielle Wardowski Cintra Martins, ensuring technical consistency in sensitive disputes.
  • Thiago Gardai Collodel plays a pivotal role in high-complexity labor litigation and strategic procedural matters.
  • Gabriel Placha leads complex tax disputes seamlessly integrated into both administrative and judicial litigation, particularly in cases involving high economic exposure.

Geographic Reach & Capabilities: Headquartered in Curitiba (PR), the firm’s dispute practice leverages a strategic nationwide network—including offices in São Paulo (SP), Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, and Mato Grosso—blending deep local market knowledge with comprehensive cross-border capabilities.

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Dispute Resolution: Paraná - Brazil

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Araúz Advogados is a traditional full-service law firm in Paraná whose dispute resolution practice is often seen handling civil, labour and environmental litigation in the state. Its clientele includes several local transport and agribusiness players.

Work Highlights

  • Araúz defended Averama Alimentos in an environmental class action regarding alleged effluent discharge and regulatory compliance.

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