Global Guide 2026 : Brazil
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Machado Meyer
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.
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Machado Meyer is a storied firm whose disputes department is frequently retained by players from the oil & gas, 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 arbitration proceedings arising from construction contracts and concession agreements.
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Machado Meyer has represented IFC in a payment dispute against the city of Rio de Janeiro.
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Machado Meyer's lawyers have a deep level of commitment and knowledge. Their availability really calls my attention: they make my case seem like it's the most important one they have.
Machado Meyer, in addition to bringing notable technical expertise to our case, has understood our unique situation and provided tailored advice and guidance throughout.
The firm represented us in a hearing and had a very good performance. Their team collaborated widely with ours to understand the case, giving us full attention.
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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 was always present in the moments of important decision-making in our case. She has the experience to make important considerations when necessary.
Eliane is an excellent professional and leader.
Eliane is an excellent professional and is amongst the big names in the sector.
Gláucia Coelho is a dispute resolution lawyer who frequently represents key clients in judicial proceedings, including corporate and commercial litigation.
Gláucia is an excellent lawyer and manager. She has extensive technical and market knowledge, as well as sharp business acumen.
She offers a lot of experience in strategic civil litigation. She is able to meet demands in tight deadlines and has always assisted us with great excellence.
Gláucia is a professional with great knowledge. We have already worked on several different topics, always with great success and dedication to the case.
She is a lawyer who gave an excellent performance.
Gisela Ferreira Mation is a dispute resolution lawyer with wide expertise in arbitration proceedings, including in ICC tribunals.
Gisela is a professional of unquestionable competence and demeanour.
Gisela Mation, with extensive and firm knowledge in arbitration law, deals with our case with total professionalism and with a great sense of partnership and commitment.
A lawyer who is really knowledgeable in arbitration and our field. She made efforts to really understand our business and was very available throughout.
Partner Eduardo Perazza is equipped to advise clients on administrative proceedings and commercial disputes. He can act on mandates involving superior courts.
Eduardo is technically skilled and has a lot of knowledge of our business reality. He has the ability to understand the struggles of our clients.
Eduardo Perazza has an excellent performance.
Eduardo is quite consolidated in the market.
Up and Coming Débora Chaves Martines Fernandes joins our rankings for her adept handling of corporate, civil and banking disputes.
Débora Chaves gave an excellent performance.
Débora is very available. I feel at ease with her. Her petitions are technically excellent, well written and sharp.
Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
Dispute Resolution: Litigation
Dispute Resolution: Litigation
Dispute Resolution: Litigation
Dispute Resolution: Litigation
Provided by Machado Meyer
Antonio Meyer
Cristiane Romano
Renata Oliveira
Lucas Sant'Anna
Eliane Cristina Carvalho
View profile of Eliane Cristina CarvalhoGláucia Coelho
View profile of Gláucia CoelhoEduardo Perazza
View profile of Eduardo PerazzaGisela Ferreira Mation
View profile of Gisela Ferreira MationDébora Chaves Martines Fernandes
View profile of Débora Chaves Martines Fernandes
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