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Braz, Coelho, Veras, Lessa e Bueno Advogados

Dispute Resolution: Rio de Janeiro

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Braz, Coelho, Veras, Lessa e Bueno Advogados

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BCVL is one of the most respected Brazilian law firms in the areas of Infrastructure and Arbitration. The firm has 3 offices in Brazil (Rio de Janeiro, Curitiba and São Paulo) and the team is made up of 15 partners, +40 lawyers and +80 employees in total.

Deep knowledge of the infrastructure sector and arbitration practice

With more than 40 books and 250 scientific articles published, the firm's team of lawyers has intense scholarly activity. The firm advises large companies on projects, transactions and dispute resolution in the Energy, Oil & Gas, Ports, Public Sanitation, Highways, Railways, Public Transport, Public Procurement and Heavy Construction.

Recent work highlights

  • Represents Aliança Energia (JV between Vale and Cemig) in lawsuits against Samarco, related to the "Mariana Disaster" (dam collapse), which caused the transport and silting of 9 million m3 of ore waste to the reservoir of the UHE Risoleta Neves, a hydroelectric plant located on the Doce River. BCVL also represents Aliança before the National Electric Energy Agency in regulatory matters related to the impacts of the disaster on the concession contract for the exploration of the hydroelectric plant.
  • Represents Cemig in several lawsuits related to requests for solar plants to be connected to the energy distribution system.
  • Advised Rumo Logística on regulatory matters related to the recognition of hidden defects in a railway concession contract signed with the National Land Transportation Agency.

Clients (42)

  • Aegea
  • Aliança Energia
  • Amil
  • Anglo American
  • Arauco
  • Bamin
  • Braskem
  • CCR
  • Cemig
  • CPFL
  • Comgas
  • Copel
  • Cyrela
  • Dataprom
  • Enel
  • Eneva
  • Ferroport
  • Fram Capital
  • Funbio
  • GIC Private Limited (Singapore's foreign reserves)
  • General Electric
  • Grupo InterAlli
  • Grupo JMalucelli
  • Helisul Aviação
  • Hotéis Mabu
  • Invepar
  • Ipiranga
  • J&F Investimentos
  • LAMSA (Linha Amarela S/A)
  • Liebherr
  • Metrô do Rio de Janeiro
  • OHL (Obrascon Huarte Lain S/A)
  • Plaenge
  • Porto de Itapoá
  • Porto de Santos
  • Porto do Açu
  • Pátria Investments
  • Raízen
  • Rumo Logística
  • Tereos
  • Petrobras Transporte (Transpetro)
  • Ultracargo

Industries (18)

  • Airports
  • Arbitration
  • Construction
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Energy
  • Governement Contracts
  • Highways
  • Infrastructure
  • Mining
  • Oil & Gas
  • Ports
  • Projects
  • Public Law
  • Public Procurement
  • Public Sanitation
  • Public Transportation
  • Railways
  • Regulation

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Dispute Resolution: Rio de Janeiro - Brazil

Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Braz, Coelho, Veras, Lessa e Bueno Advogados is a popular choice in the dispute resolution field, particularly for matters involving environmental issues, including administrative proceedings. The firm is able to act before the Superior Court of Justice and also has experience in arbitration. Its team is familiar with clients from the technology and energy sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • Braz, Coelho, Veras, Lessa e Bueno Advogados represented Aliança Geração de Energia in a lawsuit to enforce the “Termo de Transação e Ajustamento de Conduta” relating to environmental damage caused by the collapse of the Fundão tailings dam.

Strengths

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  • Braz Coelho has top-tier professionals and stands out for the depth of its analyses, as well as its assertiveness, responsiveness and diligence. The team is consistently available and highly reliable.

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  • Braz Coelho's service is very thorough, fast and precise. We don’t need to provide much explanation for them to understand the matter and deliver a prompt, technical solution.

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  • Braz Coelho stands out for the constant involvement of its founding partners, their ownership mindset and their close engagement with clients’ business challenges. Its partners consistently bring academic insight and cross-sector experience, while the team as a whole is cohesive and strongly business-oriented.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Leonardo Coelho Ribeiro
    Leonardo Coelho Ribeiro

    Leonardo Coelho Ribeiro

    Partner Leonardo Coelho Ribeiro is the head of the firm’s infrastructure and regulatory practice. He advises clients on regulatory frameworks, concession contracts and administrative proceedings. His work focuses on regulated infrastructure sectors, including railways, ports and energy.

    • An excellent professional, Leonardo Coelho is proactive, highly committed and academically outstanding.

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    • Leonardo Coelho Ribeiro always acts with diligence, helpfulness and humanity, and is a highly regarded professional.

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    • Leonardo Coelho is a lawyer who combines strong knowledge of both the law and the market.

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    Leonardo Coelho Ribeiro

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