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Silveira, Athias, Soriano de Mello, Bentes & Lobato – Advogados

General Business Law: North Brazil

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Silveira, Athias, Soriano de Mello, Bentes & Lobato – Advogados

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Silveira, Athias, Soriano de Mello, Bentes, Lobato & Scaff - Advogados is a corporate law firm that meets the demands from small companies to large corporations, in various areas of law. The law firm has also extensive experience as in the implementation of major economic, mining and environmental projects in the Amazon, attending both national and international investors.

Founded in 1981 in Belém (PA), Silveira, Athias, Soriano de Mello, Bentes, Lobato & Scaff - Advogados has a wide geographical presence and has several units spread across cities in the North, Northeast, Southeast and the Federal District representing his clients in litigation and legal advisory in areas such as environmental, tax, mining, labor, civil, commercial, corporate and corporate criminal matters.

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  • The firm represents clients in areas such as Infrastructure, Industry, Commerce and Services.

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What the Team is Known For

Athias, Soriano de Mello, Bentes & Lobato – Advogados is a storied Belém-based firm with a remarkable footprint in North Brazil business law matters. Its seasoned team often assists renowned clients with environmental issues arising from project developments in the Pará state. It also has a sizeable presence in contentious real estate and union law cases.

Work Highlights

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  • Athias, Soriano de Mello, Bentes & Lobato – Advogados represented Equatorial Pará in a public civil action concerning electricity distribution services, billing practices and asset freeze measures in the state of Pará.

Strengths

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  • Athias, Soriano de Mello, Bentes & Lobato – Advogados has a strong presence in Pará and an excellent reputation in environmental law.

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  • In the tax area, Athias, Soriano de Mello, Bentes & Lobato – Advogados has good access to the relevant authorities.

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  • Athias, Soriano de Mello, Bentes & Lobato – Advogados has a team whose strategy is aligned with the client’s interests and a strong understanding of its operations.

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  • Athias, Soriano de Mello, Bentes & Lobato – Advogados is a law firm with a long-standing reputation in the state, known for its reliability and firm positions. As a client, I am satisfied with the care shown and the level of excellence they deliver.

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  • With specialists across a range of areas, we can centralise our needs in one place. We believe there is no better firm than Athias, Soriano de Mello, Bentes & Lobato – Advogados in the North of the country.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Jorge Alex Nunes Athias
    Band 2Jorge Alex Nunes Athias

    Jorge Alex Nunes Athias

    Jorge Alex Nunes Athias is an experienced environmental practitioner, particularly known in the market for representing mining companies in contentious matters.

    • Jorge Alex Athias is a professional with a strong command of environmental issues.

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    • Jorge Alex Athias is a well-known name in Pará and an authority in environmental law. He has extensive experience in this market.

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    • Jorge Alex Nunes Athias is one of the most intelligent lawyers I know. He navigates environmental law matters with great rigour, without losing a sense of lightness.

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  • Band 4Juarez Mello
    Band 4Juarez Mello

    Juarez Mello

    Juarez Mello is a respected Belém-based labour lawyer, widely reputed in North Brazil as a union law expert. His work for major foundations and associations in collective labour agreements and strike-related litigation is held in high esteem by the market.

    • Juarez Mello is a lawyer who works like a warrior. He is a combative professional with a rare sense of justice and fights for his clients with dedication.

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    • Juarez Mello is an excellent practitioner from a technical standpoint and is very strong in negotiations.

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