Brazil Guide 2026 : Brazil
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Provided by BVZ - Bastos Bari Vilela Zugman Advogados
BVZ Advogados' Dispute Resolution practice is recognised for its solid technical expertise, strategic approach, and partner-led service in complex litigation. The firm acts in a wide range of corporate and commercial disputes, representing clients before judicial, arbitral, and administrative courts, with a strong emphasis on matters of high economic or reputational relevance.
The team is frequently engaged in disputes related to corporate governance, shareholder conflicts, contractual liabilities, insolvency proceedings, and litigation arising from M&A and structured finance transactions.
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BVZ - Bastos Bari Vilela Zugman Advogados has gained a visible practice in the litigation arena providing assistance to clients in shareholders' disputes and other corporate contentious mandates, as well as in those regarding commercial agreements. The firm is further able to tackle enforcement claims. Its clients come from sectors such as finance and agriculture.
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BVZ - Bastos Bari Vilela Zugman Advogados represented Atlas Agro in enforcement and related proceedings concerning the early maturity of a debt payable through commodity delivery and in a broader credit recovery strategy across multiple jurisdictions.
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With excellent technical and intellectual capability, BVZ demonstrates agility, promptness and technical competence.
BVZ - Bastos Bari Vilela Zugman Advogados has a strong client experience culture, with partners and associates who are always available and adopt a technical, strategic and business‑oriented approach.
With a high case resolution rate even in adverse scenarios, BVZ delivers excellent work with pragmatism and resilience.
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Ivo Bari acts on contractual, commercial and corporate disputes and leads the firm's dispute resolution and bankruptcy practice. He handles corporate and shareholder litigation and arbitration for clients in the financial services sector.
A leading authority on judicial reorganisation and bankruptcy law, Ivo Bari is an exceptional professional of the highest competence.
He consistently develops creative strategies that deliver strong results and remains committed even when facing highly challenging situations.
Dispute Resolution: Litigation: Mid-Market
Provided by BVZ - Bastos Bari Vilela Zugman Advogados
Renato Vilela
Head of Department
Lygia Dias Ferreira
Head of Department
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