Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
Global Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 1
About
Provided by Bermudes Advogados
Sergio Bermudes Advogados
Sergio Bermudes Advogados, founded in 1969, is nationally and internationally acknowledged as the Brazilian leader in litigation, arbitration, and insolvency law. Over the past 5 decades, the firm has represented companies operating in all commercial activities.
Dispute Resolution practice area
Litigation
Consistently topping rankings in specialized legal publications, the firm boasts a rich history of handling significant lawsuits of both national and transnational importance. The lawyers provide comprehensive representation in Federal and State courts, arbitration panels, regulatory bodies, and negotiations, focusing on pre-emptive legal counsel, avoiding and settling disputes.
Alternative Dispute Resolution/Arbitration
With extensive experience even before the enactment of Brazil's Arbitration Law, the firm's ADR team is well-equipped to handle a wide array of domestic and international cases - having grown significantly in line with the increasing demand for arbitration over time.
Backed by postgraduate qualifications from prestigious institutions and training equally in common law and civil law systems, particularly in arbitration and transnational dispute settlement. Moreover, senior partners regularly sit as arbitrators in several domestic and international panels.
Chambers Review
Market-leading dispute resolution firm, Sergio Bermudes Advogados receives plaudits for its top-notch arbitration and litigation practice. This seasoned Rio-based team often acts on behalf of prominent technology, mining and construction corporations in high-complexity judicial cases related to civil liabilities, as well as arbitral proceedings arising from corporate matters, with particular expertise dealing with contractual and commercial agreement disputes. Clients further benefit from its know-how in insurance disputes and bankruptcy proceedings.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Professionals are well prepared for any kind of dispute resolution, arbitration and contentious work."
"The team is very skilled in all matters that we have presented to them and we only bring them on board in complex matters."
"They have a differentiated knowledge of the legal issues dealt with, comprehensive understanding and dynamism in the search for solutions."
"The firm is our main adviser on strategy and coordination on all fronts and has so far done an excellent job making sure it all comes together in the most effective manner."
"Professionals are well prepared for any kind of dispute resolution, arbitration and contentious work."
"The team is very skilled in all matters that we have presented to them and we only bring them on board in complex matters."
"They have a differentiated knowledge of the legal issues dealt with, comprehensive understanding and dynamism in the search for solutions."
"The firm is our main adviser on strategy and coordination on all fronts and has so far done an excellent job making sure it all comes together in the most effective manner."
Notable Practitioners
Esteemed partner Fabiano Robalinho Cavalcanti boasts notable litigation and arbitration skills. He is experienced representing clients in high-profile disputes, including international arbitrations under ICC rules.
"He is super sharp and very hands-on. He will consider what makes sense to argue and what does not make sense to argue. His delivery is superb."
"Fabiano is a wonderful lawyer."
"I consider him the top litigator in Brazil nowadays. Certainly my first option."
Distinguished name partner Sergio Bermudes has forged a remarkable reputation as one of the country's leading litigators. He is recognised for his impressive track record representing clients in some of the most high-stakes legal disputes in Brazil.
Marcio Vieira Souto Costa Ferreira has developed a renowned dispute resolution practice that includes representing key clients before judicial and arbitral courts. He is especially skilled at dealing with corporate-related disputes mandates.
"A senior lawyer with very deep knowledge of the law."
"Marcio is well prepared, sophisticated and incisive."
Caetano Berenguer offers a comprehensive support on litigation and arbitration matters, including cross-border issues and international arbitral courts.
"Caetano is an overall excellent lawyer, who handles matters with great knowledge, diligence and leadership."
"He is an amazing lawyer, unstoppable and focused on results."
Partner Guilherme Valdetaro Mathias dedicates his practice to litigation mandates, representing clients in corporate disputes.
"He is a very good lawyer, with a lot of legal knowledge."
Marcelo Lamego Carpenter is a litigation partner who combines his disputes skills with his bankruptcy experience.
"He is a specialist and very technical. He also knows the regulatory nuances quite well. He combines legal technique with knowledge of litigation processes."
Ranked Lawyers at
Bermudes Advogados
Brazil
Members
Provided by Bermudes Advogados
Alexandre Sigmaringa Seixas
André Silveira
Head of Department
Head of Department
Henrique Ávila
Marcelo Fontes
Marcio Vieira Souto Costa Ferreira
Head of Department
Pedro Marinho Nunes
Rafaela Fucci
Ricardo Loretti Henrici
Sergio Germano Nascimento
Vitor Ferreira Alves de Brito
Industries
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Agribusiness
Automotive
Aviation
Banking & Finance
Energy
Food & Beverage
Infrastructure
Insurance
Investments
Media
Mining
Oil & Gas
Real Estate
Retail
Technology
Telecom
Transport & Logistics