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Barroso Fontelles, Barcellos, Mendonça & Associados

Dispute Resolution: Rio de Janeiro

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Barroso Fontelles, Barcellos, Mendonça & Associados

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Dispute Resolution: Rio de Janeiro - Brazil

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Barroso Fontelles, Barcellos, Mendonça & Associados is a highly regarded litigation firm in Rio de Janeiro. The firm represents important clients in the technology, entertainment and banking industries, with particular expertise before the higher courts.

Work Highlights

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  • BFBM represented Transpetro in enforcement proceedings arising from two promissory notes, following default by the guarantors and joint debtors.

Strengths

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  • Our case was quite sensitive and difficult, but BFBM managed to do an excellent job with a positive result. The interactions were always very good. The work progressed smoothly, both technically and in terms of client service.

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  • BFBM demonstrates remarkable expertise in arbitration procedures and strategy, stemming from the extensive experience of its lawyers in this field.

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  • BFBM is recognised in the market for the technical quality of its team. The law firm is comprised of young and up-to-date professionals who combine creativity and dedication to offer distinctive legal solutions.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Carmen Tiburcio
    Band 3Carmen Tiburcio

    Carmen Tiburcio

    Carmen Tiburcio draws on over 40 years of experience as both a lawyer and an arbitrator to advise clients in highly sophisticated disputes. She is especially noted for her authoritative legal opinions and her work as an arbitrator.

    • With an outstanding academic background, Carmen Tiburcio demonstrates extremely high competence and professional dedication, combined with precision and technical and legal knowledge.

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    • Carmen Tiburcio is absolutely exceptional. A true authority on private international law, she is brilliant, with deep knowledge and sharp intelligence.

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  • Band 3Rafael Barroso Fontelles
    Band 3Rafael Barroso Fontelles

    Rafael Barroso Fontelles

    Partner Rafael Barroso Fontelles has developed a strong practice representing high-level clients in the banking sector in high-value disputes across the country. He is especially active before the Superior Court of Justice.
    • Rafael Fontelles undoubtedly understands the dynamics of our business, our company’s strategic vision and our long-term goals.

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    • Rafael Fontelles is highly capable of influencing important decisions, providing strong institutional and technical support in complex matters.

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  • Band 4Ana Paula de Barcellos
    Band 4Ana Paula de Barcellos

    Ana Paula de Barcellos

    Ana Paula de Barcellos has 25 years of experience representing clients in complex corporate and commercial disputes, with noteworthy activity before the Supreme Federal Court.

    • Ana Paula de Barcellos demonstrates outstanding competence and professional dedication, combined with strong technical and legal knowledge, precision and an impressive academic background.

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Ranked Individuals at Barroso Fontelles, Barcellos, Mendonça & Associados (3)

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    Rafael Barroso Fontelles

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    Ana Paula de Barcellos

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