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Mannheimer, Perez, Stern e Aviz Advogados

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

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Mannheimer, Perez, Stern e Aviz Advogados

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Arbitration & Mediation:

Mannheimer, Perez e Lyra Advogados has broad experience in mediation and arbitration, both national and international, before the most prestigious Brazilian and foreign arbitral institutions. The firm is recognised for acting in some of the most complex arbitrations in the country, in which the results obtained are the outcome of a strategy defined in a meticulous manner by professionals with profound legal knowledge and far-reaching experience in the area.

Mannheimer, Perez e Lyra Advogados also has ample expertise in the recognition of foreign arbitral awards before the Superior Court of Justice, in addition to assisting its clients in the negotiation and drafting of arbitration agreements. Lawyers of the firm are also listed as arbitrators before reputable national and international arbitral institutions.

Litigation:

Mannheimer, Perez e Lyra Advogados occupies a prominent position in the litigation practice area due to the solid professional experience of its members in complex and strategic disputes involving the most diverse areas of the law. 

The firm’s activities in the litigation sphere involve the representation of its clients, both domestic and foreign, before different Courts in the country, both at the state and federal levels, in judicial proceedings in the first and second levels of jurisdiction, and before higher courts.

Clients (56)

  • AEG – Administradora de Estádios do Brasil Ltda.
  • Agrovia S.A.
  • Alcoa Alumínio S.A.
  • Allianz Seguros
  • AMBEV – Companhia de Bebidas das Américas
  • Ampla Energia e Serviços S.A.
  • Ancar Ivanhoe Shopping Centre
  • Anglo Ferrous Minas-Rio Mineração S.A.
  • Atem's Distribuidora de Petróleo S.A.
  • AXA Seguros S.A.
  • B3 S.A. - Brasil, Bolsa e Balcão
  • BRZ Investimentos
  • Cambuhy Fundo de Investimentos
  • CIMC Raffles Offshore (Singapore)
  • Construtora Calper Ltda.
  • Coty Inc.
  • Deme Brazil Serviços de Dragagem Ltda.
  • Enel Brasil S.A.
  • Elica Spa
  • Enerflex Energia Ltda.
  • ERB - Energias Renováveis do Brasil S.A.
  • FM Global
  • FUNCEF - Fundação dos Economiários Federais
  • G4S Vanguarda Segurança e Vigilância Ltda.
  • Generali Seguros
  • Genentech Inc.
  • Grupo Libra Terminais
  • Grupo Pão de Açúcar
  • Haztec Tecnologia e Planejamento Ambiental S.A.
  • Hyatt do Brasil Ltda.
  • Intelsat Brasil Ltda.
  • João Fortes Engenharia S.A.
  • Koenig & Bauer AG
  • Light Serviços de Eletricidade S.A.
  • Mapfre Seguros S.A.
  • Naturgy - Gás Natural Fenosa S.A.
  • Neoenergia S.A.
  • Nissan Chemical Corporation
  • OAS Óleo e Gás
  • Pirelli Pneus Ltda.
  • Prolagos S/A
  • Queiroz Galvão Group
  • Rachminov Diamonds
  • Royal Ahold
  • Rádio Tupi
  • S.A. Paulista de Construções e Comércio S.A.
  • S.A. Paulista de Construções e Comércio S.A.
  • Ternium Group
  • Swire Pacific
  • TAP Manutenção e Engenharia Brasil S.A.
  • Unipar Participações S.A.
  • Vale S.A.
  • Via Varejo S.A.
  • White Martins Gases Industriais S.A.
  • XP Investimentos
  • Zoomlion Capital

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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - Brazil

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Mannheimer, Perez, Stern e Aviz Advogados is a respected Rio-based boutique law firm with solid experience in both litigation and arbitration. Its legal team is often retained by major players in 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

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  • Mannheimer's legal team shows dedication and commitment in building solutions, and demonstrated a solid understanding of the commercial aspects involved. The law firm has the right technical qualifications, stays close to the client and are always available when needed.

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  • The quality of Mannheimer's work is exceptional, and its technical standards fully meet what is required. The team also responds promptly, with clarity and confidence.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Sergio Mannheimer
    Band 3Sergio Mannheimer

    Sergio Mannheimer

    Sergio Mannheimer is a practitioner with solid experience across litigation and arbitration, with particular strength in corporate and commercial disputes, notably those arising from construction projects.

    • Sergio Mannheimer is someone with substantial experience built over many years and complements his practice by serving as an arbitrator.

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    • Sergio Mannheimer is an almost iconic name in strategic disputes in Brazil.

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