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Asseff Advogados was founded by Michel Asseff Filho and adopts a strong multidisciplinary approach, combining the tradition of the Asseff brand with the innovation and strategic performance of its team. With a focus on efficiency and assertiveness, the firm delivers tailored solutions to clients across a wide range of sectors, through specialized teams in civil, corporate, criminal, and sports law, working in an integrated manner on complex matters.
Recognized for his practice before Brazil’s Superior Courts and international sports tribunals, Michel Asseff Filho is regarded as one of the leading figures in the Brazilian legal market and is consistently ranked by leading legal directories. The firm also maintains a strong commitment to talent development, diversity, and sustainable practices, reinforcing its culture of excellence and long-term vision.
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Asseff Advogados handles litigation and administrative disputes for companies in a wide range of industries, such as pharmaceuticals and sports. It receives solid endorsement from clients for its technical quality, its influence in government agencies and the achievement of results.
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Asseff Advogados represented Especifarma in a public civil action for administrative improbity filed by the Public Prosecutor’s Office for alleged misappropriation of BRL10.96 million, and claiming that there was
no documentation proving the delivery of all medicines to the municipal health
department’s warehouse.
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The Asseff Advogados team is very creative, skilled and unafraid to fight for what the client needs.
The Asseff team is excellent, not only on the strictly legal side of the recommendations, but also advising on strategic issues and institutional relationships with the judiciary and public authorities in general, especially at the municipal and state levels.
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Michel Asseff Filho is best known for his involvement in the field of sports law, handling sports arbitrations and disputes, but he frequently represents clients from a wide range of sectors, such as infrastructure and pharmaceuticals.
Michel is always available and inspires confidence and peace of mind. He makes a point of maintaining a close relationship. He's knowledgeable on all topics.
He is great in a courtroom. I could watch his delivery and body language, and see him cut the other side's arguments down.
Dispute Resolution: Litigation: Mid-Market
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Felliphe Pereira
Head of Department
Bianca Correa
Michel Asseff Filho
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