Bermudes Advogados, Dispute Resolution: Litigation

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Bermudes Advogados

Bermudes Advogados, founded in 1969, is nationally and internationally acknowledged as the Brazilian leader in litigation, arbitration, and insolvency law.

With a legacy spanning over five decades, the firm counts among its clients leading national and international conglomerates, financial institutions, and companies spanning various sectors including insurance, energy, oil & gas, mining & metals, aeronautical, shipping, infrastructure, construction, telecommunications, life sciences, media, technology, real estate & hospitality, charitable foundations and organisations.

Dispute Resolution: 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.

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution: Litigation: Elite - Brazil

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Market-leading dispute resolution firm, 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.

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Work Highlights

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Bermudes defended Vale in civil public actions related to the Fundão dam collapse.

Strengths

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Their ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters is very strong. We indeed have an unprecedented case in the industry and Bermudes is bringing out-of-the-box solutions to handle the case.

Dispute Resolution: Litigation: Elite respondent
Brazil

The firm has unique capacity to provide strategic support and business-oriented solutions.

Dispute Resolution: Litigation: Elite respondent
Brazil

Their ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters is very strong. We indeed have an unprecedented case in the industry and Bermudes is bringing out-of-the-box solutions to handle the case.

Dispute Resolution: Litigation: Elite respondent
Brazil

The firm has unique capacity to provide strategic support and business-oriented solutions.

Dispute Resolution: Litigation: Elite respondent
Brazil

Notable Practitioners

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Fabiano Robalinho Cavalcanti

Head of Dispute Resolution: Litigation

Band 1

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 very available for his clients. I think he is fantastic.

He demonstrated excellent litigation performance.

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Sergio Bermudes

Band 1

Distinguished 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.

He is a brilliant lawyer, with analytical and critical thinking capability.

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Marcio Vieira Souto Costa Ferreira

Head of Dispute Resolution: Litigation

Band 2

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.

He probably is one of the best lawyers I have ever had the chance to work with. He is the person I contact for very strategic and complex deals or disputes.

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Caetano Berenguer

Head of Dispute Resolution: Litigation

Band 3

Caetano Berenguer offers comprehensive support on litigation and arbitration matters, including cross-border issues and international arbitral courts.

He provides strategic advice to very complex cases, as he has outstanding analytical skills combined by creative thinking.

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Guilherme Valdetaro Mathias

Band 5

Partner Guilherme Valdetaro Mathias dedicates his practice to litigation mandates, representing clients in corporate disputes.

He has excellent technical skills and is business-savvy.

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Marcelo Lamego Carpenter

Band 5

Marcelo Lamego Carpenter is a litigation partner who combines his disputes skills with his bankruptcy experience.

He is an excellent professional. He has vast experience.

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Rafaela Fucci

Up and Coming

Rafael Fucci joins the rankings this year as an up-and-coming partner of the firm. Her litigation practice allows her to advise important clients on corporate and commercial disputes, including those before superior courts.

Beyond having technical expertise, she is very detail-oriented and is always available for the client. She is very respectful.

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