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Customized, innovative solutions are the specialty of our lawyers, who work to maximize our clients’ gains.
Clients looking for custom-made solutions can count on BMA’s Dispute Resolution lawyers, with their multidisciplinary background, their litigation expertise, and their agile and efficient approach to resolving disputes and conflicts. Combining our team’s solid academic foundation with experience acquired in some of the biggest and most complex cases in Brazil, we focus on practical, effective solutions that serve our clients’ interests and the development of their business.
As a full service firm, our lawyers can customize solutions for different sectors and scenarios, offering precise strategies for each legal issue. We are known for our bold, assertive style that gets results both in the pre-litigation phase, preparing for or preventing litigation, and in litigation over business disputes at all instances, within Brazil and in cross-border matters.
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BMA Advogados is a full-service firm traditionally based in Rio de Janeiro, where it continues to house many of its senior practitioners. The firm acts in corporate disputes, including litigation and arbitration, and regularly advises clients in the energy, oil and gas, and mining sectors.
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BMA Advogados advised Vicunha Aços on a dispute against BNDES regarding restitution of CSN shares transferred in excess and related proceeds.
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BMA Advogados' main distinguishing feature is the combination of strong technical expertise with a deep understanding of the financial and corporate structures behind the projects. The team is skilled in handling complex disputes involving special purpose entities, collateral and multiple stakeholders, always with a strategic approach and a focus on protecting the economic interests involved.
BMA's Rio de Janeiro team is very attentive and detail-oriented. They have excellent technical skills, with extensive knowledge of the case.
BMA Advogados is an outstanding firm. It performs very well and has wonderful professionals who are truly exceptional. The firm has expertise in corporate matters and a strong practice overall. It is a first-rate firm.
BMA has a high‑quality full‑service offering that seamlessly integrates the various areas of law applicable to the case.
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Partner Iara Conrado Ferreira is active in complex disputes in the corporate and commercial fields. She advises clients from various industries, such as oil and gas, telecommunications, finance and mining.
Iara is a highly skilled professional, dedicated to her clients.
An excellent lawyer, Iara Conrado Ferreira combines a strategic perspective with close attention to the key details of each case.
Iara Conrado Ferreira is an above-average lawyer. She is technical and fast, understands the broader context and considers the practical consequences.
Dispute Resolution: Rio de Janeiro
Dispute Resolution: Rio de Janeiro
Dispute Resolution: Rio de Janeiro
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Iara Conrado Ferreira
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