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Our experience in sophisticated, complex matters and daily situations is rarely available in the Minas Gerais market and leads Cescon Barrieu’s office in BH to an outstanding practice that sets us apart from other local firms – we frequently work in landmark commercial arbitrations, cross-border litigation, M&A, banking law and specially mining and real estate disputes. We’re often hired to advise our clients in specifics complex lawsuits and some arbitral proceedings, demonstrating our outstand and credibility in the local market. Nonetheless, we also advice our clients in daily situations. We have a high segmentate area and are ready to advice our clients in every aspect of the law.

We have a consolidated experience in mining and environmental litigation. Our litigation team offers an unique interdepartmental approach having developed sub-specialties to offer an in-depth approach tailored to our clients’ needs, which is not often found in the local market.

Cescon Barrieu's litigation department in Belo Horizonte is handling several administrative proceedings, previous to any lawsuit and is frequently asked to give advisory opinions. This means that the recognition of our excellency by the local clients goes beyond our work with lawsuits, we are constantly hired to prevent litigation and to find practical solutions, not only by our own clients, but also by several companies that are assisted by other ranked law firms.

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution: Minas Gerais - Brazil

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados has a dispute resolution practice that spans both litigation and arbitration mandates, including cross-border issues. The team can handle contentious work related to commercial agreements, corporate/M&A and environmental issues. It is particularly familiar with clients active in the mining industry, as well as the infrastructure sector.

Work Highlights

  • Cescon Barrieu advised RHI Magnesita on several matters providing memorandums and legal opinions on a series of issues including contractual breaches, early terminations and conflicts involving business partners.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Luiz Philipe Nardy Nascimento
3
Luiz Philipe Nardy Nascimento
Head of Dispute Resolution: Minas Gerais
3
Band 3
Luiz Philipe Nardy Nascimento demonstrates a noted practice able to tackle litigation issues, particularly those concerning mining and environmental matters. He is also able to act on arbitration mandates.

Luiz is an extremely competent partner who also brings valuable commercial insight. He is always focused on supporting his clients in the best possible way to achieve their desired outcomes.

He is an excellent professional who is always available to listen to our concerns and address them collaboratively with his team. Luiz possesses extensive technical and business knowledge.

Gabriella Vial
Gabriella Vial
Associates to watch

Gabriella Vial is an associate-to-watch recognised by clients for her solid activity in the dispute resolution arena in Minas Gerais. She is regularly involved in lawsuits and compensation matters.

Gabriella Vial is a great lawyer who is able to understand our needs and provide complex legal advice in an agile way.

Gabriella is a highly available lawyer who takes great care in helping our cases.

She is a great professional who displays technical knowledge and high quality work and legal opinions. Gabriella is very attentive, polite and helpful.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Brazil

Dispute Resolution: Minas Gerais

Luiz Philipe Nardy Nascimento
3
Luiz Philipe Nardy Nascimento
Head of Dispute Resolution: Minas Gerais
3
Band 3
Gabriella Vial
Gabriella Vial
Associates to watch

Members

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Clients

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AngloGold Ashanti

Banco Mercantil do Brasil S.A.

Gerdau S.A.

Grupo Votorantim

Herculano Mineração Ltda.

Hipolabor Farmacêutica

Localiza Rent a Car S.A.

MGLIT Empreendimentos Ltda.

Mineração Morro do Ipê S.A.

RHI Magnesita S.A.

Samarco Mineração S.A.

Strategi Single Name NPL Fundo de Investimento em Direitos C

Vaccinar Nutrição Animal

Vale S.A.

Vibra Energia S.A.

Industries

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car rental

construction

environmental

financial services

mining

pharmaceutical

pulp & paper

real estate