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Bermudes Advogados

Dispute Resolution: Litigation: The Elite

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Bermudes Advogados

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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.

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Dispute Resolution: Litigation: The Elite - Brazil

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

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.

Work Highlights

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  • Bermudes represented Vale in its dispute over the environmental damage caused by the 2015 Fundão dam collapse.

Strengths

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  • Bermudes acts as a longstanding partner in strategic litigation and has a strong technical team. The firm has a respected presence before the courts, as well as a professional and personable approach.

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  • For me, Bermudes is by far the best litigation team in Brazil, not only because of its capability, but also its availability and strategic vision, in both the short and long term. It has national and international reach, which adds significant value. The team has deep knowledge of civil procedure. I’m genuinely impressed by the quality of their reasoning and debate. They are able to provide truly strategic advice.

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  • Bermudes' team demonstrates deep litigation expertise, playing a strategic role in defending its clients' interests in high-value and complex administrative and judicial proceedings. The firm's practice extends with remarkable success to both state and federal courts. Its in-depth knowledge of the judges' profiles is a strategic advantage, allowing them to adapt approaches and present arguments persuasively, ensuring that clients' legal interpretations are clearly demonstrated and recognised, which has been crucial in mitigating significant risks.

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  • Bermudes is an impeccable litigation firm. They're extremely efficient and have nationwide presence.

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  • Beyond refined litigation technique, Bermudes offers high market knowledge.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Fabiano Robalinho Cavalcanti
    Band 1Fabiano Robalinho Cavalcanti

    Fabiano Robalinho Cavalcanti

    Fabiano Robalinho Cavalcanti is a dispute resolution lawyer who boasts notable litigation and arbitration skills. He is experienced representing clients in high-profile matters, including international arbitration proceedings under ICC rules.

    • Fabiano Robalinho combines high technical proficiency in litigation matters with excellent business acumen and teamwork skills.

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    • Fabiano Robalinho works very well and is a seasoned litigation lawyer.

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    • Fabiano Robalinho is efficient, knowledgeable, extremely polite and knows how to position himself masterfully in litigation cases.

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  • Band 1Marcio Vieira Souto Costa Ferreira
    Band 1Marcio Vieira Souto Costa Ferreira

    Marcio Vieira Souto Costa Ferreira

    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 litigation matters.

    • Marcio is an excellent litigation lawyer, with a comprehensive business vision and the ability to work as part of a team.

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  • Band 2Caetano Berenguer
    Band 2Caetano Berenguer

    Caetano Berenguer

    Caetano Berenguer is a outstanding practitioner with excellent experience in litigation and arbitration matters, including cross-border issues and international arbitral courts.

    • Caetano Berenguer is highly experienced in litigation and arbitration.

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    • Caetano is a dynamic litigation lawyer who is highly skilled, takes an in‑depth approach and performs well in a team.

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    • In my opinion, he's the most dedicated partner. Caetano Berenguer has deep technical knowledge and sharp strategic skills. He's always my first choice in litigation and arbitration.

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  • Band 4Guilherme Valdetaro Mathias
    Band 4Guilherme Valdetaro Mathias

    Guilherme Valdetaro Mathias

    Guilherme Valdetaro Mathias dedicates his practice to litigation mandates, representing clients in corporate disputes, annulment of litigation settlements and contractual disputes.

    • Guilherme Valdetaro has an impressive litigation knowledge and is always available.

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    • Guilherme Valdetaro is well known in the litigation market.

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  • Band 4Marcelo Lamego Carpenter
    Band 4Marcelo Lamego Carpenter

    Marcelo Lamego Carpenter

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

    • Marcelo Lamego Carpenter is one of the most important litigation lawyers at his firm.

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  • Up and ComingRafaela Fucci
    Up and ComingRafaela Fucci

    Rafaela Fucci

    Rafaela Fucci is experienced advising important clients on corporate and commercial litigation cases, including those before superior courts.

    • Rafaela Fucci understands not only the legal issues of our litigation matters but also the broader impacts on the business — a significant differentiator. She knows how to operate before different courts and how to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

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    • I really like Rafaela Fucci's work.

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