Department profile
Monteiro de Castro, Setoguti Advogados

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

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Monteiro de Castro, Setoguti Advogados

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About

Provided by Monteiro de Castro, Setoguti Advogados

  • ​Type of work

Headquartered in São Paulo and with a unit in Recife, the firm provides advice in the various areas of Corporate Law and Corporate Governance, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Dispute Resolution and Financial and Capital Markets, serving clients of the most varied profiles, national or foreigners.

  • Categories of clients

The firm has the most diverse sectors, such as oil and gas, energy, mining, finance, capital markets, civil construction, telecommunications, technology, health, food, entertainment, among others.

  • Recent work highlights

The team of lawyers have a strong and consolidated performance in national and international cases and has been recognized by the main publications and outstanding legal awards in the country.

  • Specialisations 

Our team is made up of professionals trained by the best institutions in the country, with extensive expertise and solid academic background, who has worked at first-rate law firms and legal directorates or vice-presidencies of large business groups.

Industries (12)

  • oil
  • gas
  • Energy
  • mining
  • finance
  • capital markets
  • civil construction
  • telecommunications
  • technology
  • health
  • food
  • entertainment

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - Brazil

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

Monteiro de Castro, Setoguti Advogados is a dispute resolution firm consistently sought after by clients in the media, energy and healthcare industries to assist in corporate matters, particularly those involving shareholders’ agreements.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Monteiro de Castro demonstrates a proven ability to anticipate issues and offer proactive, well‑reasoned solutions. The law firm also stands out for its strength in handling complex matters.

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  • Monteiro de Castro's partners maintain up‑to‑date expertise and demonstrate exceptional technical proficiency, while enjoying broad respect across the legal community.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Guilherme Setoguti
    Band 4Guilherme Setoguti

    Guilherme Setoguti

    Guilherme Setoguti is a dispute resolution lawyer who has amassed enviable arbitration experience over the course of his career, consistently advising clients on corporate and finance disputes.

    • A highly skilled lawyer, Guilherme Setoguti has a deep understanding of arbitration law and a remarkable ability to translate complex issues into effective legal strategies.

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    • Guilherme Setoguti stands out for his ability to see the broader picture and act with precision, always in the client’s best interests.

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  • Up and ComingCláudia Gruppi Costa
    Up and ComingCláudia Gruppi Costa

    Cláudia Gruppi Costa

    Cláudia Gruppi Costa maintains an active arbitration practice representing clients in disputes concerning M&A and commercial agreements, including supply contracts.

    • Claudia stands out for being helpful and cooperative, while also demonstrating commitment, intelligence, expertise and timeliness.

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    • Cláudia Gruppi Costa stands out for her excellence in arbitration and corporate litigation, as well as for her mature ability to make decisions under high pressure.

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