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Dispute Resolution: Litigation: Highly Regarded - Brazil
What the Team is Known For
Graça Couto, Sequerra, Levitinas, Bicudo, Leal & Abby Advogados is a law firm that has gained importance in the market through its work advising clients on litigation against governmental entities, including lawsuits to annul administrative decisions and environmental disputes. Beyond this, the firm is also able to advise on commercial disputes. The firm's portfolio includes clients from the construction and energy sectors.
Strengths
Graça Couto's strategy, development of legal arguments and conflict resolution skills are all excellent. They are technically very strong, always available and consistently responsive. They are the best firm we work with, both in terms of technical expertise and client service. They engage well with clients, are proactive, and their submissions are of high quality and require no revisions. It is a very well-rounded firm.
The team combines top-tier litigation expertise with deep knowledge of environmental regulation, quickly identifying complex environmental and technical issues and translating them into a clear, effective litigation strategy.
Graça Couto provides dedicated and high-quality support through process management, strategy design and contractual negotiations. I highlight the team's availability, attention, personal service, politeness and negotiation skills.
Work Highlights
Graça Couto represented FAPES in a lawsuit filed by AFJOIA, seeking the nullity of a resolution issued by FAPES’ executive board that altered the method for calculating membership fees.