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Provided by Maneira Advogados
Maneira Advogados is a Law Firm with Litigation and Dispute Resolution. It is also strong in Tax, Capital Markets services and other areas.
Our performance in litigation encompasses the prevention of potential disputes, the identification and adoption of different settlement strategies and the defense of client interests in administrative, judicial, arbitration claims and in alternative forms of dispute resolution, such as mediation and conciliation.
The firm represents some of the most important companies in the country in disputes involving administrative, civil, commercial, consumer, contract, electricity, family, real estate, corporate, succession and telecommunications law, among others. Acting in Brazil and abroad, and in the most varied administrative spheres.
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Maneira Advogados is a law firm based in Rio de Janeiro with a noteworthy dispute resolution practice. It represents clients in administrative, judicial and arbitration claims, as well as in alternative forms of dispute resolution, such as mediation and conciliation. The law firm is often seen representing clients from the telecoms, energy and banking sectors.
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Maneira Advogados represented Acrux Securitizadora in a claim against the Federal Government to recover payroll-deductible credits from thousands of federal employees.
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Maneira Advogados stands out for its multidisciplinary approach to evaluating the matters. With their broad perspective, they seek to apply the appropriate legal solutions to the company's interests, dedicating time and attention to understanding the clients' challenges. The partners are always available for discussions and willing to implement new monitoring methods that can optimise the work.
They are meticulous and detail-oriented, with the capability to make an impact in complex litigation. We engage them for sophisticated matters, and among the firms we have worked with, Maneira Advogados delivered the best work.
Maneira Advogados demonstrates a strong ability to understand not only legal issues but also the business context. They showed sensitivity in understanding the client's objectives, the risks involved and the practical impacts of each decision, making the recommendations more useful and suited to the reality of the operation.
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Partner Lucas Mayall is the head of the dispute resolution department. He leads the firm's matters, representing major clients in sectors such as oil and gas, finance and telecommunications, in complex and high-value disputes, especially before the high courts.
Lucas Mayall stands out for his combination of technical expertise, excellent coordination skills and highly effective communication with clients.
What sets Lucas Mayall apart is an unusual mix of technical rigour and practical intelligence. He sees the case as a whole, anticipates scenarios and presents solutions with clarity and objectivity.
Lucas Mayall is a complete lawyer: cultured, technically skilled and strategically sophisticated.
Dispute Resolution: Rio de Janeiro
Provided by Maneira Advogados
Eduardo Maneira
Pio Oliveira
Pedro Morgado
Lucas Mayall
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