Brazil Guide 2026 : Brazil
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Provided by Machado Meyer
We advise and represent our clients in preventive and litigation matters, in the various forms of business disputes. Our focus is on solving problems in order to prepare the best approach to managing the issues and seeking a result that suits the client's needs.
Our focus is not only to solve the problem immediately, but also to prevent its recurrence or reduce future impacts. One example is our work in the area of consumer relations, in which our lawyers specializing in consumer law provide consulting services and administrative and judicial litigation related to the matter.
Aside from the integration with other areas of Machado Meyer, another differential of our practice is our access to highly specialized lawyers, which allows us to provide clients with creative and innovative solutions in a litigation scenario. We have teams with extensive experience in various industries, such as aviation, energy, telecommunications, sanitation, retail, banking, the environment, technology, pharmaceuticals, health, food, finance, chemicals, education, and communications.
We are also recognized for our work in international litigation and for our extensive network of relationships with leading law firms in many different countries. These connections allow us to act decisively in disputes involving various jurisdictions.
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Machado Meyer has an experienced litigation 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.
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Machado Meyer represented TAM Linhas Áereas in civil lawsuits arising from the fatal crash of a Voepass-operated ATR-72 aircraft.
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At Machado Meyer, we find excellent technical and legal expertise in litigation matters. Their execution of work and compliance with deadlines are consistently ahead of schedule. They have strong knowledge of the company’s industry and provide prompt reporting and quick responses to client requests. Highly capable, specialised and experienced professionals.
Extensive knowledge, dedication and teamwork are among their key strengths. Larger firms are not usually recognised for personalised service, but Machado Meyer delivers both senior-level attention and a broad capacity for dialogue, along with a constant search for alternatives that accelerate and improve the process. Whenever we were under significant pressure and stress, their litigation team came together to resolve the situation clearly and firmly.
Machado Meyer stands out for its understanding of the client’s business, its pro‑business mindset, quick client feedback, and excellent litigation strategy.
Machado Meyer's litigation team is extremely helpful, providing clear, precise and well‑supported guidance, also handling cases with excellent technique and strategy.
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Eliane Cristina Carvalho is a respected litigation lawyer. Her extensive dispute resolution experience sees her routinely represent clients emanating from the mining and petrochemical industries in class actions on moral and environmental damages.
Eliane Carvalho is an excellent litigation professional, always providing relevant comments and being available.
Eliane Carvalho is a highly skilled litigation professional.
Gláucia Coelho is a dispute resolution lawyer who frequently represents key clients in judicial proceedings, including corporate and commercial litigation.
One of the best lawyers for handling highly complex and impactful litigation cases, Gláucia Coelho is strategic, has in-depth knowledge and a broad vision.
Gláucia Coelho is an active lawyer with solid knowledge of litigation procedures. She is a well‑known player and a person with an excellent demeanour.
Gláucia Coelho brings great knowledge, leadership and work ethic. Her expertise and experience are crucial for structuring our litigation cases.
A highly skilled lawyer with extensive knowledge of civil law, Gláucia Coelho delivers the desired results in our litigation cases, making us feel at ease.
Eduardo Perazza is well equipped to advise clients on administrative proceedings and commercial litigation cases. He can act on mandates involving superior courts.
Eduardo Perazza is an excellent litigation professional, always attentive to the business needs and offering practical solutions. He is highly committed.
Eduardo Perazza is a litigation lawyer committed to technical excellence as well as to issues related to D&I, innovation and mental health.
Eduardo Perazza is very strategic, charismatic and knows how to treat, and negotiate very well with, his litigation counterparts.
Débora Chaves Martines Fernandes is well equipped to handle corporate, civil and banking disputes.
Débora Fernandes is a great litigation professional. She shows a high level of technical competence and attentiveness to client needs. She conveys confidence in her guidance, always remaining accessible and open to dialogue.
Débora Fernandes provided great service and demonstrated a high level of technical delivery. She has a clear understanding of the client’s needs and manages litigation matters strategically, always aligned with the client’s objectives.
Débora Fernandes was an important leader in this project, always ready with well-structured thinking and a willingness to get the job done. We mapped out the path together, and she provided all the solutions. It was a great experience working with her in our litigation matter.
Dispute Resolution: Litigation: The Elite
Dispute Resolution: Litigation: The Elite
Dispute Resolution: Litigation: The Elite
Dispute Resolution: Litigation: The Elite
Provided by Machado Meyer
Débora Chaves Martines Fernandes
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View profile of Gláucia CoelhoEliane Cristina Carvalho
View profile of Eliane Cristina CarvalhoEduardo Perazza
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