Global Guide 2026 : Brazil
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Lefosse Advogados
The success of our practice stems from the experience of our lawyers, strategic thinking, collaboration among teams, and effective advice.
Our team is one of the most experienced in Brazil with proven track record on contractual, corporate, construction and infrastructure disputes, both local and international.
Our activity includes advice on banking and corporate litigation; collections; administrative, civil and commercial litigation; product risk, environmental and antitrust litigation.
Beyond recognition in dispute resolution, our team has important activity in mediation, helping clients find the best solutions for disputes, and avoid the risks and costs inherent to litigation.
Provided by Chambers
Lefosse Advogados has an active disputes department called upon to handle different litigation and arbitration issues. Clients from the automotive, pharmaceutical, and oil and gas sectors rely on its advice on dispute cases arising from corporate and financing deals. The team demonstrates a track record of dealing with cross-border proceedings related to infrastructure projects.
Provided by Chambers
They are among the best law firms in Brazil. I see that the knowledge and experience of the lawyers are essential for the result we expect from them. They are exemplary in client service.
Lefosse has a great capacity for resources in this area. I have really enjoyed the performance, organization and technical skill of the team, especially in infrastructure. They are greatly equipped.
Provided by Chambers
Marcela Levy is an arbitration lawyer recognised for her experience dealing with both domestic and international proceedings, especially the ones related to contractual disputes.
Marcela shows deep legal knowledge, understanding of business needs and a proactive approach to solving issues.
She's a highly respected name in arbitration disputes.
Tomaz Tavares de Lyra is routinely sought-after by major companies on important arbitration mandates, including those under CAM-CCBC rules.
Partner Julio Gonzaga Andrade Neves has attained the required skills to advise clients on corporate and finance disputes.
Julio has an impressive technical mastery and unique negotiation capacity. His deep legal understanding, combined with his ability to find creative and effective solutions, make him exceptional.
Julio Gonzaga is one of the most competent professionals in the field of commercial litigation and disputes. His performance is crucial for the resolution of very complex issues.
Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
Dispute Resolution: Litigation
Dispute Resolution: Litigation
Provided by Lefosse Advogados
Raphael Nehin Corrêa
Marcio Opromolla
Julio Gonzaga Andrade Neves
View profile of Julio Gonzaga Andrade NevesTomaz Tavares de Lyra
View profile of Tomaz Tavares de LyraMarcela Levy
View profile of Marcela Levy
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