Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 3
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Provided by Machado, Meyer, Sendacz e Opice
There are times when the preservation of one’s financial position is as important as the search for new opportunities. We stand ready to assist our clients in the most diverse forms of disputes, always in pursuit of the best results with a high degree of effectiveness, creativity and efficiency.
We advise and represent our clients in litigation and preventive matters in various types of business disputes, appearing before courts, administrative authorities and regulatory agencies.
We have the specialized knowledge of all of Machado Meyer’s practice areas at our disposal and teams with in-depth experience in cross-border litigation and a broad network of relationships with major law firms in numerous countries.
Our practice is divided into the following areas:
PREVENTION
Strategic approach to pre-litigation conflict management
Analysis of creative alternatives to avoid the commencement of disputes or, if unavoidable, to put our clients in an advantageous position when any litigation begins
LITIGATION
Readiness, technical knowledge, and strategy to conduct disputes in the most efficient manner possible for clients
Full understanding of regulations issued by the major market regulatory agencies
ARBITRATION
Assistance in deciding on use of an arbitration clause as an alternative mechanism for conflict resolution
Definition of strategy for arbitration proceedings to maintain the value of the asset in dispute and maximize the possibility of a favorable outcome for the client
Chambers Review
Machado, Meyer, Sendacz e Opice possesses an experienced disputes department frequently retained by players from the mining, banking and aviation sectors. The firm is often instructed with the defence of corporate and commercial cases before judicial courts, such as shareholder agreements and debt recovery, in addition to undertaking arbitral proceedings arising from construction contracts and concession agreements.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I have witnessed the team implementing their work in a very proficient and dedicated way."
"They have excellent technical knowledge and know all the lawsuits they are in charge of."
"I have witnessed the team implementing their work in a very proficient and dedicated way."
"They have excellent technical knowledge and know all the lawsuits they are in charge of."
Notable Practitioners
Partner Eliane Cristina Carvalho is well versed in both litigation and arbitration mandates. She is experienced representing clients emanating from the mining and petrochemical industries.
"Eliane has a great vision and strong technical knowledge."
Noteworthy partner Gisela Ferreira Mation demonstrates expertise in arbitral proceedings, including ICC tribunals.
"Gisela is amazing! Technically very capable, master of tough meetings and very skilled at breaking down complex legal concepts and problems."