International Trade/WTO - Brazil
What the team is known for
Magalhães e Dias is an established practice group with capabilities handling a wide range of international trade matters including sunset reviews, anti-dumping investigation and tariff classification. The team continues to represent significant domestic and international corporations from the paper, energy and automotive industries. It often advises on Mercosur trade agreements, import tax and subsidies investigations. It is additionally sought after by clients to issue legal opinions.
Strengths
"Very good team. They work in tune and the partner is very active and present. Technical competence and care with the client - very good."
"They are experts in the subject and very fluent in French, English and Spanish. Their team is very specialised."
Notable practitioners
Ana Luiza Sanches advises clients on safeguards and anti-dumping investigations, as well as import tariff reductions and administrative proceedings. "She has engagement and availability. Very competent, especially in research. " "I see her as a reference in international trade. I really like her work. I consult her for references and opinions." "She is very proactive and seeks to understand the case thoroughly to be more assertive. She also has experience dealing with the government."
Associate-to-watch Camila Tomimatsu joins the rankings this year for her market recognition. She assists clients with anti-dumping investigations and public interest analysis procedures, among other matters. "Camila is a good professional, intelligent and knowledgeable." "She is a good observer, cautious and strategic."