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The reputation of our Litigation & Arbitration team continues to grow ever stronger, with Mattos Filho now having the most partners of any full-service firm in Brasilia. Our work in dispute resolution is one of the core practices of our Brasilia office. We focus on representing clients in arbitration proceedings held under the rules of Brazilian and foreign institutions, as well as in trial and appellate litigation proceedings filed in both state and federal courts. Our expertise in this area has seen the firm gain even greater prominence, having advised on the majority of leading cases in Brazil's Supreme Court.


We provide legal opinions, affidavits and expert testimony that addresses the applicability of Brazilian law. Always meeting the highest technical and efficiency standards, our practice's leading practitioners support clients with a vast array of business activities across major industries and sectors. Our Litigation & Arbitration team in Brasilia is experienced in working directly and strategically with Brazil's higher courts, Public Prosecutor's Office, government ministries, regulatory authorities, and Congress.


Mattos Filho’s office in Brazil's Federal District represents a major advantage for clients, as it enables us to immediately solve problems in the nation's main political center. It also allows us to closely follow debates and discussions within Brazilian decision-making bodies, anticipate trends, and formulate innovative legal solutions. 

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Dispute Resolution: Brasilia-based - Brazil

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What the Team is Known For

Mattos Filho's Brasilia-based branch is renowned for its dispute resolution practice, routinely representing clients in various legal matters before the Superior Courts. It is prominent in the energy, education, telecommunications and mining sectors.

Work Highlights

  • Mattos Filho assisted BHP Billiton with the ratification before the Federal Supreme Court of a settlement related to the Fundão dam collapse.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Ariane Costa Guimarães
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Ariane Costa Guimarães
3
Band 3

Ariane Costa Guimarães is renowned for her prowess in Brasilia-based dispute resolution matters. Her deep, noteworthy knowledge of tax law is commonly called upon in cases where she acts as amicus curiae.

Ariane Costa Guimarães is an incredible professional, incredibly able to find answers to the most varied questions. Thanks to her work, we achieved excellent results.

A very dedicated professional, Ariane Guimarães is an expert in her area.

Ranked Lawyers at
Mattos Filho

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Ariane Guimarães
3
Ariane Guimarães
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Band 3

Members

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