International Trade/WTO
Global Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 1
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Provided by Demarest Advogados
Our International Trade and Customs group is led by partners with experience in advising clients on the full range of international trade and import-related issues, including customs, regulatory and compliance issues, trade remedy proceedings and enforcement actions.
Our International Trade and Customs team assists major manufacturers and service providers in advancing their business interests, and sovereign and industry clients in securing their trade and investment objectives, through a range of international trade regulatory, dispute settlement, litigation, policy, and enforcement mechanisms.
Chambers Review
Demarest Advogados' heavyweight department leads high-profile mandates arising from the international trade arena. The experienced team acts on sophisticated anti-dumping investigations, sunset reviews and customs mandates, including contentious issues. Its client roster includes companies from the sports, mining and pharmaceutical industries. The team offers additional capabilities assisting with tariff reduction and classification matters as well as advising on free trade agreements. Tiffany & Co. is a new addition to the client portfolio.
Strengths
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"They are smart and know exactly how to deal with the government and with other players. Demarest put in the effort to make all parts comfortable when sharing sensitive information."
"They have sources out there that support us. Their interconnection between countries is advanced, which ensures agility in matters to reach the final goal."
"They are smart and know exactly how to deal with the government and with other players. Demarest put in the effort to make all parts comfortable when sharing sensitive information."
"They have sources out there that support us. Their interconnection between countries is advanced, which ensures agility in matters to reach the final goal."
Notable Practitioners
Distinguished partner José Diaz offers an extensive track record handling high-profile trade remedies mandates. He also has experience counselling companies on sophisticated anti-dumping investigations and sunset reviews.
"He has comprehensive expertise in the business environment. He interacts well with the government when necessary, which gives peace of mind to the customer."
Fernando Benjamin Bueno regularly advises on a range of trade remedy issues, including anti-dumping investigations and sunset reviews, as well as free trade agreements.
"He has a lot of expertise in anti-dumping cases."
"Very committed. He does not mind overworking in a case as he really fights for the result. Very smart and has great experience dealing with regulators."
Victor Bovarotti Lopes often acts on customs mandates including tariff classifications, imports and customs duty disputes with administrative bodies.
"He has expertise and transmits safety. He takes the lead role but also allows people to talk. We created a relational and situational tuning. He provided strong emotional intelligence for our cases."
"Very qualified professional technically. He does not speak the legal language, he speaks the business language. He treated our case in a very practical way. Super-rapid service. Very positive experience."
"He was super-professional with the short-term deadline we had. He knows how to deal with work pressure in a very focused and technical way."
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Members
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Industries
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Aerospace & Defence
Automobiles & Parts
Chemicals
Commercial & Professional Services
Construction & Materials
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Energy
Food & Drink Producers
Forestry & Paper
Government
Mining & Metals
Retail
Software & Computer Services
Sports
Technology, Hardware & Electronics
Textiles