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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 all sectors.


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

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Dispute Resolution: Rio de Janeiro - Brazil
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What the Team is Known For

Bermudes Advogados is a nationwide litigation powerhouse headquartered in Rio de Janeiro. The firm maintains a top-notch dispute resolution offering and is widely regarded as a combative force acting for high-profile clients in some of their most sensitive cases.

Work Highlights

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  • Bermudes defended Vale in disputes arising from the collapse of the Fundão dam.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Fabiano Robalinho Cavalcanti
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Fabiano Robalinho Cavalcanti
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Co-head of department Fabiano Robalinho Cavalcanti is a distinguished dispute resolution expert with over 20 years of experience. He is recognised for advising clients in high-profile litigation and arbitration, especially before the International Chamber of Commerce.

"He has a lot of experience in national and international arbitration. His work is impeccable."

"He leads important and complex matters with absolute command of the theory and of the facts, all with pragmatic reasoning."

Marcio Vieira Souto Costa Ferreira
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Marcio Vieira Souto Costa Ferreira
Head of Dispute Resolution: Rio de Janeiro
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Marcio Vieira Souto Costa Ferreira is a top-tier dispute resolution partner highly esteemed for his experience in assisting market-leading clients in high-complexity litigation and arbitration.

"He has experience with complex issues and acts to obtain favourable outcomes."

"He works with technical skills and the exact knowledge required to represent his clients."

Sergio Bermudes
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Sergio Bermudes
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Renowned partner Sergio Bermudes is considered to be one of the leading litigators in Brazil and one of the most important lawyers in Rio de Janeiro. He draws on almost 50 years of experience to efficiently represent clients in highly sophisticated disputes.

"The best litigation lawyer in the history of Brazil. He is brilliant."

Caetano Berenguer
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Caetano Berenguer
Head of Dispute Resolution: Rio de Janeiro
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Caetano Berenguer is a highly respected dispute resolution lawyer with long-standing experience supporting clients in litigation and arbitration. He is particularly active in cross-border matters and international arbitral tribunals.

"He is precise in developing the strategy of the case and works with a keen sense to represent his clients using rigorous methodology."

Marcelo Carpenter
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Marcelo Carpenter
Head of Dispute Resolution: Rio de Janeiro
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Marcelo Carpenter is a highly respected bankruptcy and restructuring specialist who is also noted for leading sophisticated litigation.

"He is quite a skilled lawyer, mainly in insolvency disputes."

Guilherme Valdetaro Mathias
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Guilherme Valdetaro Mathias
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Partner Guilherme Valdetaro Mathias is an experienced litigator strongly involved in disputes in Rio de Janeiro. He is best known for representing high-level clients in sophisticated corporate disputes.

"He is excellent."

"He has refined technical knowledge and works with precision in developing the strategy to represent his clients."

Ranked Lawyers at
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Fabiano Robalinho Cavalcanti
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Fabiano Robalinho Cavalcanti
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Marcio Vieira Souto Costa Ferreira
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Marcio Vieira Souto Costa Ferreira
Head of Dispute Resolution: Rio de Janeiro
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Sergio Bermudes
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Sergio Bermudes
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Caetano Berenguer
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Caetano Berenguer
Head of Dispute Resolution: Rio de Janeiro
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Marcelo Carpenter
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Marcelo Carpenter
Head of Dispute Resolution: Rio de Janeiro
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Guilherme Valdetaro Mathias
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Guilherme Valdetaro Mathias
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Members

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Adilson Vieira Macabu Filho

Alexandre Fonseca

Alexandre Sigmaringa Seixas

Allan Barcellos L. de Oliveira

Antonella Marques Consentino

Antonio Carlos Velloso Filho

Caetano Berenguer

Caetano Berenguer

Head of Department

Carolina Cardoso Francisco

Eric Cerante Pestre

Fernando Novis

Frederico Ferreira

Gabriel Prisco Paraiso

Grissia Ribeiro Venâncio

Jaime Henrique Porchat Secco

João Zacharias de Sá

Livia Ikeda

Luis Tomás Alves de Andrade

Marcelo Borja

Marcelo Carpenter

Marcelo Carpenter

Head of Department

Marcelo Fontes Cesar de Oliveira

Marcelo Gonçalves

Marco Aurélio Almeida Alves

Matheus Pinto de Almeida

Olavo Ribas

Pedro Henrique Carvalho

Pedro Henrique Nunes

Philip Fletcher Chagas

Rafaela Fucci

Ricardo Loretti

Ricardo Silva Machado

Roberto Sardinha Junior

Thaís Vasconcellos de Sá

Vitor Ferreira Alves de Brito

Wilson Pimentel

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