Dispute Resolution: Rio de Janeiro
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+55 21 3824 5800Chambers Review
BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão is a full-service titan traditionally based in Rio de Janeiro, where it continues to house some of its most prominent talent. The firm acts on high-end corporate disputes, including highly sensitive litigation and arbitration cases and maintains a formidable track record of wins for top Rio-based clients.
Work Highlights
- BMA represented Americanas in public civil actions filed by Instituto Brasileiro de Cidadania (IBRACI) and Instituto de Proteção e Gestão do Empreendedorismo (IPGE).
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They worked well and were very committed to the case."
"The firm has a lot of experience with complex issues. This experience is relevant in the development of solutions and in convincing counterparties."
"They worked well and were very committed to the case."
"The firm has a lot of experience with complex issues. This experience is relevant in the development of solutions and in convincing counterparties."
Notable Practitioners
Luiz Fernando Fraga is a well-established dispute resolution lawyer known for representing clients in corporate and commercial disputes.
Head of department Pedro Oliveira da Costa is a well-regarded dispute resolution practitioner with over 20 years of experience in corporate and commercial litigation, arbitration and mediation.
"He is an excellent lawyer. He develops relationships of trust with counterparties and supports agreements being achieved."
Up-and-coming 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.
"She is a good lawyer and is in the ascendancy."