Dispute Resolution: Litigation
Global Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 2
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+55 11 3150 7000About
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
"Machado Meyer has the ability and expertise to support my company's needs even when the topics are very complex."
"The technical capacity and depth of knowledge of the team is very strong."
"The litigation team is used to handling sophisticated matters and has an extensive track record in representing companies in complex disputes. Partners have deep knowledge of courts and provide excellent and high-level advice."
"The team is very knowledgeable and used to handling large arbitrations."
"Machado Meyer has the ability and expertise to support my company's needs even when the topics are very complex."
"The technical capacity and depth of knowledge of the team is very strong."
"The litigation team is used to handling sophisticated matters and has an extensive track record in representing companies in complex disputes. Partners have deep knowledge of courts and provide excellent and high-level advice."
"The team is very knowledgeable and used to handling large arbitrations."
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.
"She is very good in her work and a strong leader."
Partner Gláucia Coelho frequently represents key clients on judicial proceedings, including corporate and commercial disputes.
"Gláucia provides impeccable work and is extremely dedicated to the client, available and with unquestionable knowledge of the matter and the client's business."
"Gláucia is a complete and differentiated professional, has a strong business vision and also extensive knowledge in her area of expertise. She is also helpful, dedicated and agile in customer service, besides being always aligned with the team and following the cases closely."
"Gláucia shows great ability in sophisticated matters and negotiations. She is very respected in the legal market and is very didactic when presenting arguments in courts."
Noteworthy partner Gisela Ferreira Mation demonstrates expertise in arbitral proceedings, including ICC tribunals.
"Gisela has great ability to deal with complex issues in an organised and effective way."
"She was brilliant in the case. I didn't know her and I was impressed with her performance."
"Gisela, besides having a solid academic background, is an extremely competent lawyer in the protection of clients."
Ranked Lawyers at
Machado, Meyer, Sendacz e Opice
Brazil
Members
Provided by Machado, Meyer, Sendacz e Opice
Cristiane Romano
Evandro Luis Pippi Kruel
Lucas Sant'Anna
Mirian S. Ramos Kruel
Renata Oliveira