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Dispute Resolution: Litigation: Elite - Brazil
What the Team is Known For
Mannheimer, Perez e Lyra Advogados is a respected Rio-based boutique firm with noteworthy experience acting on both litigation and arbitration mandates. The team is often retained by significant players from the mining, consumer goods and real estate industries to act on commercial disputes, such as those involving supply and shareholder agreements. It is also well endowed to assist with arbitration cases arising from construction contracts and insurance policies.
Strengths
A very high-value firm with fantastic lawyers, very good English, and is extraordinarily productive.
They work hard, delivering good thesis and defence, and they delve deep into matters to analyse all details.
Notable practitioners
Sergio Mannheimer is endowed with the skills to handle both litigation and arbitration matters. He holds experience in corporate and commercial disputes.
He is a pleasant lawyer with solid and precise advice. He also shows composure and technical abilities.
Partner Marcela Levy is recognised for her experience dealing with both domestic and international arbitrations.
She is an excellent lawyer with extensive business legal knowledge.
Tomaz Tavares de Lyra is frequently seen acting on important arbitration mandates, including those under CAM-CCBC rules.
He is an experienced lawyer.