Dispute Resolution: Rio de Janeiro
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About
Provided by Bermudes Advogados
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
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
- Bermudes defended Vale in disputes arising from the collapse of the Fundão dam.
Strengths
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"All the lawyers in the firm showed deep knowledge regarding the matters, not only from the legal perspective but also considering the market specifications of the dispute."
"They have profound knowledge. They truly were our partners from the initial stages to the end."
"We always had excellent experiences with them. The team is collaborative and committed to the clients' needs."
"All the lawyers in the firm showed deep knowledge regarding the matters, not only from the legal perspective but also considering the market specifications of the dispute."
"They have profound knowledge. They truly were our partners from the initial stages to the end."
"We always had excellent experiences with them. The team is collaborative and committed to the clients' needs."
Notable Practitioners
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 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."
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 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 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."
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
Bermudes Advogados
Brazil
Members
Provided by Bermudes Advogados
Adilson Vieira Macabu Filho
Alexandre Fonseca
Alexandre Sigmaringa Seixas
Allan Barcellos L. de Oliveira
Antonella Marques Consentino
Antonio Carlos Velloso Filho
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
Head of Department
Marcelo Fontes Cesar de Oliveira
Marcelo Gonçalves
Marcio Vieira Souto Costa Ferreira
Head of Department
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
Industries
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