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Da Fonte, Advogados

Dispute Resolution: North East

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Da Fonte, Advogados

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Trabalhamos com o assessoramento consultivo e contencioso em relações contratuais e de consumo, responsabilidade civil e direitos reais. Nossa atuação conjunta com outras equipes do escritório possibilita a construção de soluções alinhadas às necessidades dos clientes em demandas consultivas e litígios cíveis relacionados a áreas como Direito Societário, Direito Digital, Direito Educacional, Direito Marítimo e Portuário, Direito Aeronáutico, Direito do Agronegócio, Concorrencial e Franquias.

A advocacia preventiva também integra a atuação da área e visa identificar fatores capazes de gerar conflitos, mitigar riscos jurídicos, auxiliar no cumprimento da ordem jurídica e contribuir para a contenção de litígios. Essas ações são desenvolvidas em sinergia com programas de Compliance e departamentos jurídicos de empresas.

Soluções:

• Contencioso cível: definição de estratégia processual, propositura de ações e defesa de interesses em processos judiciais;

• Assessoria consultiva: emissão de pareceres, realização de auditorias jurídicas e elaboração e acompanhamento de projetos de Compliance;

• Negociação e elaboração de contratos.

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution: North East - Brazil

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Da Fonte, Advogados maintains an active team noted for its activity in strategic civil and public law disputes. Partners are retained to represent clients in both arbitration proceedings and judicial cases before state and federal courts. Areas of expertise of this Recife-based law firm include disputes relating to consumer law, commercial contracts and real estate. Key domestic names from the shipping, infrastructure and education sectors feature in the team's client list.

Work Highlights

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  • Da Fonte Advogados advised Companhia Nacional de Cimento on administrative and judicial disputes, including a case against the National Land Transport Agency (ANTT) regarding the constitutionality and applicability of a regulation imposing minimum freight prices for road cargo transportation.

Strengths

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  • Da Fonte is a well-respected law firm in the Northeast's dispute resolution arena.

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  • Da Fonte stands out for its strategic vision and highly personalised approach to cases, especially in complex and high-impact economic litigation. Its work goes beyond procedural management, with a consistent focus on risk management, scenario planning and decision-making support.

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  • Da Fonte is an excellent law firm handling complex disputes.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Rogério da Fonte
    Band 3Rogério da Fonte

    Rogério da Fonte

    Rogério da Fonte is sought after by clients for his expertise in corporate and commercial disputes in a wide variety of sectors including health, agribusiness and shopping centres.

    • Rogério is a well-known dispute resolution partner in the Northeast region.

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    • Rogério da Fonte is a true expert and a highly qualified partner combining profound technical expertise in litigation with a strategic approach to complex cases.

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  • Associates to watchFrancisco Muniz
    Associates to watchFrancisco Muniz

    Francisco Muniz

    Francisco Muniz is an associate-to-watch praised by clients and the market for his expertise in handling strategic disputes.

    • Francisco Muniz is a highly qualified lawyer with in-depth technical expertise in litigation. He is distinguished by his analytical skills, pragmatic vision and excellent risk assessment. Francisco acts decisively in critical moments, keeping a consistent focus on client objectives.

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    • Francisco is a great associate who has handled several arbitrations. A promising lawyer, without a doubt.

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    • Francisco Muniz is a very active lawyer who has been gaining prominence in the dispute resolution field. He is also noted for delivering great oral arguments.

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Ranked Individuals at Da Fonte, Advogados (2)

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Members

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  • Alberto Mara

  • Alexandre Callou

  • Cybelle Novaes

  • Elizabete de Queiroz

  • Francisco Muniz

  • Gabriela Montenegro

  • Germana Arruda

  • Lara Gonçalves

  • Livany Correia

  • Luana Spíndola

  • Marcela Ferreira

  • Marianna Moreira

  • Marília Couceiro

  • Paula Lôbo Naslavsky

  • Thaís Bizarro

  • Victória Carvalho

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