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We advise and represent our clients in preventive and litigation matters, in the various forms of business disputes. We believe in always seeking the best solution to disputes in the best interests of our clients. We act from preliminary discussions, when the conflict has not yet arisen, in order to prevent or reduce the impact of disputes before the Judiciary, arbitral tribunals, administrative authorities, and regulatory agencies, to setting up and strategically conducting the action plan defined jointly with the client to resolve a dispute. 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.
We have access to specialized knowledge from all practice groups of Machado Meyer, which allows us to develop solid strategies for managing and resolving disputes in relation to specific issues. 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.
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Machado Meyer maintains a solid dispute resolution department in Rio de Janeiro. The team represents clients in various types of business disputes before courts, administrative authorities and regulatory agencies. Clients from the insurance, mining and energy sectors are often advised by the team.
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Machado Meyer represented FCA in a lawsuit seeking reimbursement of instalments that were incorrectly updated under a contractual relationship valued at approximately BRL1.18 billion.
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The dispute resolution department at Machado Meyer in Rio de Janeiro distinguishes itself through technical excellence, consistent handling of highly complex litigation and a deep understanding of the institutional dynamics of the Rio de Janeiro judicial system. The team operates with a high standard of legal rigour, strategic alignment and argumentative precision, delivering robust and secure solutions for sensitive disputes.
We rate the Machado Meyer's capabilities as a 10, considering its technical excellence and extensive experience in complex and sophisticated matters, particularly in large-scale industrial arbitrations. The law firm combines deep legal and technical knowledge, strategic vision, efficient litigation management and clear client communication.
Machado Meyer has highly specialised technical expertise. Its team successfully navigates complex issues – both environmental and infrastructure-related – with an integrated view of regulatory and operational aspects. The team also offers effective daily monitoring, with quick responses and constant alignment with internal areas. This full-time support model ensures agility in decision-making.
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Gisela Ferreira Mation is a respected dispute resolution lawyer in Rio de Janeiro. She boasts experience in complex cross-border disputes, representing domestic and foreign clients from various sectors such as energy, banking and real estate.
Gisela Ferreira Mation stands out for her excellent client service, high availability and strong commitment, even in complex, high-pressure situations.
Gisela Mation shows consistent leadership in organising demands, shaping defence strategies and staying closely aligned with the client’s needs.
Gisela Ferreira Mation is fabulous and highly technically skilled.
Partner Vinicius Pereira has experience advising high-level clients from a wide range of sectors, including finance, energy, retail and pharmaceuticals, on sophisticated litigation and arbitration.
Vinicius Pereira is technically skilled, strategic, objective and extremely committed. He always delivers well-structured solutions with strong business acumen and a sense of urgency when needed.
What sets Vinicius Pereira apart from many in the market is how he combines complex legal issues with a close, responsive and reliable approach.
Vinicius Pereira provides excellent client service and shows a strong level of technical and practical understanding of the issues he handles.
Vinicius Pereira has all the qualities a client looks for: he is attentive and quick to respond, he knows his cases inside out and he has a strong ability to argue.
Dispute Resolution: Rio de Janeiro
Dispute Resolution: Rio de Janeiro
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Vinicius Pereira
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