Brazil Guide 2026 : Brazil
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Dickstein Advogados
Firm Overview:
Dickstein Advogados is a boutique firm focused on prevention and resolution of disputes, acting in some of the most prominent and high profile cases throughout the country, representing foreign and local clients before State Courts, Federal Courts and arbitration, both international and domestic, as well as acting in administrative proceedings before governmental bodies across federal, state, and local tiers. Dickstein Advogados acts nationwide providing customized services and aiming the best outcomes to its clients. The team also has a significant role in advising clients on claims negotiation and providing legal opinions.
Provided by Chambers
Dickstein Advogados is a boutique firm based in Rio de Janeiro that focuses on dispute resolution. Clients appreciate the team’s ability to represent them in a variety of litigation and arbitration issues. Clients from infrastructure, oil and banking are often advised by the team.
Provided by Chambers
Dickstein Advogados represented Vibra Energia in a claim against the Municipality of Rio de Janeiro seeking compensation for an eviction.
Provided by Chambers
Dickstein’s partners bring extensive experience and demonstrate sound judgement, instilling confidence in clients. Through the example set by its leadership, the team delivers strong expertise and a high level of readiness.
Dickstein Advogados operates with strong technical expertise and a high degree of responsibility, with lawyers who are consistently attentive to client needs. The firm excels in handling client demands and delivering high-quality technical work, demonstrating mastery of applicable regulations and strong drafting skills. Its team contributes to favourable outcomes in both contentious and preventive matters.
Dickstein Advogados stands out for its ability to handle highly complex matters, the direct involvement of its partners, and its excellent strategic vision.
Provided by Chambers
Partner Marcelo Dickstein, founder of Dickstein Advogados, advises clients on domestic and cross-border disputes in various sectors, such as energy, oil and gas, and banking.
Marcelo Dickstein has excellent business acumen, quickly understands issues, and is fast to propose and execute solutions.
Marcelo Dickstein develops strategies with strong precision and coherence, especially in complex and high-value disputes.
Marcelo Dickstein is a truly exceptional lawyer and a natural leader, inspiring strong confidence in his clients and those around him. He combines this with a distinctive ability to design and implement highly effective legal strategies.
Marcelo Dickstein stands out for his strategic leadership and ability to handle complex disputes with clarity, firmness and a long-term view.
Alexandre Schiller is a partner with experience in civil, commercial and intellectual property disputes. He represents clients in regulatory and administrative matters, acting across sectors such as energy, transportation and telecommunications.
Alexandre Schiller is extremely responsive, a creative lawyer who is always thinking about what is best for his clients in an innovative way.
Alexandre Schiller is very helpful and attentive and shows solid knowledge of the law.
Alexandre Schiller is extremely competent, dedicated and focused on practical results.
Partner Eduardo Cardoso is retained by clients to act in disputes involving, among other things, commercial contracts and asset recovery.
Eduardo Cardoso stands out for his mix of technical depth and strategic thinking, especially in complex situations.
Eduardo Cardoso is very sharp, intelligent and quick. I really value his advice.
Eduardo Cardoso has a strong work capacity, is highly agile and maintains a high technical standard even under pressure.
Head of Dispute Resolution: Rio de Janeiro
Dispute Resolution: Rio de Janeiro
Dispute Resolution: Rio de Janeiro
Provided by Dickstein Advogados
Eduardo Cardoso
Alexandre Schiller
Alexandre Schiller
View profile of Alexandre SchillerEduardo Cardoso
View profile of Eduardo Cardoso
Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.
