Dispute Resolution: Rio de Janeiro
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 5
About
Provided by Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados
Cescon Barrieu's litigation department team in Rio de Janeiro represents Brazilian and foreign clients in complex litigation, with sound experience in commercial and M&A-related disputes and all matters of contractual law. The firm advises multinational and local companies, investment funds, financial institutions and individual entrepreneurs. The practice is focused on disputes of relevant strategic or economic interest, usually involving sophisticated legal and factual questions.
Our litigation department has diversified its practice and currently sports a diverse and multidisciplinary team dealing with varied disputes, including the representation of financial institutions, infrastructure companies, pharmaceutical companies, offshore and maritime players and showbusiness individuals.
We also handles administrative and out-of-court matters and is frequently asked to give advisory opinions, taking part on negotiations and contract discussions. 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. Our practice in RJ is recognized for its thorough work. We deal with complex matters in which the clinical eye of our team makes all the difference.
Chambers Review
Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados has a noteworthy dispute resolution practice in its Rio de Janeiro branch. The firm assists clients with various litigation mandates and also provides arbitration advice.
Work Highlights
- Cescon advised BofA and Bank of America on challenging an interim relief concerning the liquidation of debts filed by Americanas. The work also involved advising on agreements to avoid dispute resolution.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Cescon's team is super qualified, competent and committed to the client. The lawyers have excellent knowledge of their specialties."
"The partners and associates have very solid technical knowledge and an academic background that allows for extremely well-founded advice."
"Cescon's team is super qualified, competent and committed to the client. The lawyers have excellent knowledge of their specialties."
"The partners and associates have very solid technical knowledge and an academic background that allows for extremely well-founded advice."
Notable Practitioners
Cinthia Achao de Lamare leads the firm's dispute resolution practice in Rio de Janeiro. She has over 15 years of experience and represents clients in litigation and arbitration.
"Her commercial vision is very strong. Cinthia is available and very committed to the clients' needs."
Ranked Lawyers at
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Members
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Head of Department
Clients
Provided by Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados
BTG Pactual (Group)
Banco Mercantil S.A.
Banco Santander do Brasil S.A.
Bank of America Merrill Lynch Banco Múltiplo S.A.
Carl Zeiss Vision Indústria Óptica Ltda.
Emissão S.A.
Hitachi Energy do Brasil Ltda.
Instituto Biochimico Indústria Farmacêutica Ltda.
Klingele Papierwerke GMBH & CO. KG
Magni Partners Limited.
New Fortress Energy (former Golar)
Norskan Offshore Ltda. and DOF Navegação
Petrorio (former Dommo Energia)
RHI Magnesita S.A.
Subsea7 International Contracting Limited
Industries
Provided by Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados
construction
financial services
industrial
oil & gas
pharmaceutical
power
shipping