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Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados

Dispute Resolution: Minas Gerais

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Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados

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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.

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Dispute Resolution: Minas Gerais - Brazil

Band 2

Band 2


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

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  • Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados represented Anglo American in civil, mining and regulatory disputes including public civil actions, environmental licensing matters, mineral rights litigation and disputes relating to the Minas-Rio project.

Strengths

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  • Cescon Barrieu stands out for its close involvement with the client’s business and strategic input in decision-making, combined with the team’s high technical expertise and prompt service.

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  • The team at Cescon Barrieu makes clients feel comfortable thanks to the quality of its work and deliverables.

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  • The team at Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados is highly skilled, proactive and provides a very good turnaround time for document review.

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  • Cescon Barrieu is always proactive, attentive to client needs and shows strong expertise.

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  • Cescon Barrieu inspires a high level of trust. The team has a very client-focused approach and a broad understanding of the business. I feel very confident working with them because, in addition to their technical knowledge, they have deep insight into the company’s business.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Luiz Philipe Nardy Nascimento
    Band 3Luiz Philipe Nardy Nascimento

    Luiz Philipe Nardy Nascimento

    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 Philipe Nardy Nascimento is an excellent, highly qualified professional with a great sense of urgency and strategic insight.

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    • Luiz Philipe Nardy Nascimento understands clients’ challenges and makes decisions quickly, acting effectively in cases that require exceptional speed.

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    • Very sensible and thoughtful, Luiz Philipe Nardy Nascimento presents strong strategies and responds very quickly.

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    • Luiz Philipe Nardy Nascimento has a broad ability to understand problems and knows when to push harder and when to be decisive.

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    • Always kind and available, Luiz Philipe Nardy Nascimento proposes solutions for highly complex cases.

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  • Associates to watchGabriella Vial
    Associates to watchGabriella Vial

    Gabriella Vial

    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 exceptional and provides excellent service to clients.

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    • Quick-witted and insightful, Gabriella Vial has exceptional technical ability and judgement.

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Ranked Individuals at Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados (2)

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    Luiz Philipe Nardy Nascimento

    Head of Dispute Resolution: Minas Gerais

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