Dispute Resolution: Brasilia-based
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 4
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Provided by Mattos Filho
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.
Chambers Review
The Brasília branch of Mattos Filho is renowned for its litigation practice in which it represents its clients in disputes in various legal matters before the Superior Courts. It is prominent in the energy, education, telecommunications, technology, life sciences and mining sectors.
Work Highlights
- Mattos Filho represented Caoa Montadora de Veículos Ltda. (Caoa) in several lawsuits involving the discussion of alleged debts arising from various bank credit bills issued by Banco Santos (a bankrupt Brazilian bank).
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Mattos Filho has a highly qualified and multidisciplinary team, which sets it apart in the market. It also provides excellent services and is very attentive to the client."
"Mattos Filho offers a complete and integrated analysis of our needs. We want to highlight the quality of the legal solution offered by it and its ability to understand the context of our activity."
"Mattos Filho has a highly qualified and multidisciplinary team, which sets it apart in the market. It also provides excellent services and is very attentive to the client."
"Mattos Filho offers a complete and integrated analysis of our needs. We want to highlight the quality of the legal solution offered by it and its ability to understand the context of our activity."
Notable Practitioners
Ariane Costa Guimarães is renowned for her in-depth knowledge of tax-related disputes and is also notably skilled at being an amicus curiae.
"She is simply an incredible professional. She has high technical capacity and reinforces a solid culture and ethical values."
"Ariane is very technical and responsive. Excellent lawyer."
Associate-to-watch Vivian Falcão joins the rankings after being praised by peers and clients for her knowledge of labour and employment litigation.
Ranked Lawyers at
Mattos Filho
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