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Provided by BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão

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.




Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - Brazil
2
Band 2
What the team is known for

BMA - Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão is a respected full-service firm sought out by important clients to advise on a wide range of dispute resolution matters. The firm is regularly called upon by energy, aviation and technology companies to provide counsel on corporate and commercial disputes. It is also well equipped to handle international arbitration proceedings as well as litigation matters before the superior courts. The team is further appreciated for its expertise acting on contentious issues arising from projects. 

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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André Abbud
2
André Abbud
2
Band 2

Noteworthy partner André Abbud has taken hold of a good arbitration experience advising clients from different sectors, including corporate and construction industries. He is further skilled at working on international arbitrations.

"André is senior and experienced."

"He is extremely sophisticated. The greatest thing about him is that he is extremely intelligent. He combines academic depth with a pragmatic approach, which results in advice that clients can totally rely on. Very practical, a winning combination."

Felipe Evaristo dos Santos Galea
4
Felipe Evaristo dos Santos Galea
4
Band 4

Partner Felipe Evaristo dos Santos Galea offers clients a strong corporate litigation expertise.

"He is wonderful, very easy to communicate with. Felipe understands all intricacies and elements of a case really smartly."

Luiz Fernando Fraga
5
Luiz Fernando Fraga
5
Band 5

Partner Luiz Fernando Fraga has earned litigation expertise advising clients on corporate and commercial disputes.

"Luiz Fernando is a great lawyer."

Pedro Oliveira da Costa
5
Pedro Oliveira da Costa
5
Band 5

Pedro Oliveira da Costa is a dynamic partner that has fostered his litigation skills to act on corporate disputes.

"Pedro's commitment to the client's needs, along with deep knowledge of Brazilian legal framework, is remarkable."

"Pedro is a very competent, attentive and intelligent professional. He instils confidence, is very assertive in his statements and steady in his positioning."

Gustavo Santos Kulesza
U
Gustavo Santos Kulesza
U
Up and Coming

Up-and-coming Gustavo Santos Kulesza is well acquainted with arbitrations related to corporate disputes.

"He is really thoughtful and pragmatic."

"Gustavo has technique and excellent competence."

Iara Conrado Ferreira
U
Iara Conrado Ferreira
U
Up and Coming

Up-and-coming partner Iara Conrado Ferreira earns praise from clients advising them on corporate disputes.

"She is very professional and client-oriented."

"Iara is an outstanding and admirable professional."

Ranked Lawyers at
BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão

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Brazil

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

André Abbud
2
André Abbud
2
Band 2
Gustavo Santos Kulesza
U
Gustavo Santos Kulesza
U
Up and Coming
Dispute Resolution: Litigation

Felipe Evaristo dos Santos Galea
4
Felipe Evaristo dos Santos Galea
4
Band 4
Luiz Fernando Fraga
5
Luiz Fernando Fraga
5
Band 5
Pedro Oliveira da Costa
5
Pedro Oliveira da Costa
5
Band 5
Iara Conrado Ferreira
U
Iara Conrado Ferreira
U
Up and Coming