Dispute Resolution: Litigation - 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
"They are familiar with dealing with complex situations."
"The firm provided superb professional service. The team is very prompt and responsive to any queries that we had."
"They have a business approach, strong litigation skills, and are great strategists."
Notable practitioners
Sergio Mannheimer is endowed with the skills to handle both litigation and arbitration matters. He holds experience in corporate and commercial disputes. "Sergio Mannheimer is a seasoned partner. He is very responsive, diligent and knowledgeable." "Sérgio Mannheimer demonstrates high market and business awareness, a factor that instils confidence; and he seeks resolution of the controversies submitted to him. Sérgio also has a serene, technical, confident posture. He is an excellent speaker and demonstrates quick thinking in hearings and meetings with counterparts."
Partner Marcela Levy is recognised for her experience dealing with both domestic and international arbitrations. "Marcela is very prepared, intelligent and available."
Tomaz Tavares de Lyra is frequently seen acting on important arbitration mandates, including those under CAM-CCBC rules.