About

Provided by Azevedo Sette Advogados

The practice of Litigation of Azevedo Sette Advogados is widely recognized, being mentioned in the main legal publications and rankings. Through legal advice focused on clients' demands, the law firm acts before administrative authorities, regulatory agencies and the main courts of the country, including those that comprise the Federal Court System and the Superior Courts.

Our expertise includes litigation of strategic actions, litigation of credit, and litigation of volume or retail, as well as actions related to consumer law, to offer clients extensive advice, safety, and legal support. The joint action with other practices of the law firm, allows it to offer the best solutions according to the objectives of the clients, acting in the judicial and administrative spheres, throughout the country, with extensive experience in litigation involving civil, consumerist, administrative, corporate, real estate, insurance, environmental, mining, bankrupt, intellectual property, and technology law.

Tier 1 in Dispute Resolution, city focus Belo Horizonte, by the Legal 500 – 2025. Leonardo Farinha Goulart and Marcos Augusto Leonardo Ribeiro are Leading partners and João Capanema, and Felipe Moraes are recommended. Testimonials say: “The firm stands out for the excellence of the services provided and the expertise of its team, made up of highly qualified lawyers in various areas of law.”

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution: Minas Gerais - Brazil

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Azevedo Sette Advogados is a multidisciplinary firm with a solid national footprint undertaking disputes before judicial and administrative courts. Its clients hail from a variety of sectors, including construction, automotive and mining. The team is well equipped to represent domestic and multinational companies in a range of areas within the field of civil litigation, including product liability, consumer protection and environmental damage.

Work Highlights

  • Azevedo Sette represented Samarco Mineração in tax enforcement proceedings and annulment actions involving IBAMA issued administrative infractions resulting from the collapse of the Fundão dam.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Marcos Augusto Leonardo Ribeiro
4
Marcos Augusto Leonardo Ribeiro
4
Band 4

Marcos Augusto Leonardo Ribeiro boasts extensive experience in the region, routinely engaging in private and public civil actions. Ribeiro also shows his skills in arbitrations, and clients highlight his business acumen and attentive approach to matters.

He actively participated in all phases of our matters, from the presentation of the proposal to the conclusion of the issue with an agreement.

Marcos Augusto Leonardo Ribeiro has strong skills in his area of expertise, a wide technical repertoire and demonstrates depth in his analyses. He transmits security to his clients.

I had an outstanding experience working with Marcos Augusto. His professionalism, deep legal knowledge, and dedication to his clients truly set him apart.

Leonardo Farinha Goulart
U
Leonardo Farinha Goulart
U
Up and Coming

Leonardo Farinha Goulart is an up-and-coming partner who oversees lawsuits in a spectrum of industries, covering real estate and mining. He acts on behalf of eminent clients in civil and contractual disputes, as well as mediations.

Leonardo Farinha Goulartis a highly skilled lawyer and a valued partner of our company. He is readily available and demonstrates great flexibility in negotiations.

He is always willing to listen and serve the interests of his clients in the best way possible.

Ranked Lawyers at
Azevedo Sette Advogados

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Brazil

Dispute Resolution: Minas Gerais

Marcos Augusto Leonardo Ribeiro
4
Marcos Augusto Leonardo Ribeiro
4
Band 4
Leonardo Farinha Goulart
U
Leonardo Farinha Goulart
U
Up and Coming

Members

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Clients

Provided by Azevedo Sette Advogados

ASURION BRASIL

Aliança Geração de Energia S/A

Anglo American

Banco Semear

CNH Industrial do Brasil

ETAU (Empresa de Transmissão do Alto Uruguai)

Energisa

Evolua Energia

FERRO+ Mineração

Grupo Aterpa

Grupo COWAN

Grupo Multipar

IBE Business Education de São Paulo

Jaguar Mining Inc

Labtest Diagnóstica S/A

Lactalis Brazil Group

MIP Engenharia

Mercedes-Benz do Brasil

Minas Arena

Mineração Serras do Oeste

RHI Magnesita

Samarco Mineração

TAESA (Transmissora Aliança de Energia Elétrica)

TSEA Energia

Vale S/A

White Martins Gases Industriais

Zeus Rio Solutions Ltda.

Industries

Provided by Azevedo Sette Advogados

Agribusiness

Airport

Automotive

Banking and Finance

Concessionaire

Construction and Engineering

Education

Energy

Food and Beverage

Health

Insurance

Mining

Oil and Gas

Pharmaceutical

Quimic

Real Estate

Retail

Shopping

Sports and Entertainment

Steel and Metal

Technology