General Business Law: Santa Catarina

Florianópolis-based firm Mosimann-Horn Advogados is highly admired in the region. It provides full-service capabilities and is seasoned in handling complex matters locally. The firm is a one-stop shop for sophisticated clients in the region and provides counsel on disputes, commercial agreements and environmental issues. The team is also seen handling arbitration cases. Clients from the technology, engineering, real estate and infrastructure sectors feature in its prominent client roster. IBM Brasil is a new client win.

A client states: "The client service is excellent; they provide high-quality advice, are responsive, and the team has a great level of expertise."

Another source adds: "I wouldn't recommend any other law firm in Santa Catarina."

Mosimann-Horn advised IBM Brasil on a lawsuit and agreement negotiation regarding a breach of an equipment supply contract.

Italo Mosimann is a well-established practitioner, particularly regarded for his expertise dealing with contract executions, indemnity claims and environmental issues. One client praises his services, saying: "He is very considerate and extremely competent," adding: "The success rate has always been beyond expected, in all mandates he handled."

Lio Bocorny is a prominent practitioner, commended for his expertise in high-stakes litigation matters, complex agreements and arbitration proceedings. Bocorny is well regarded by the market, who endorse his reputation and capabilities. A market commentator refers to him as a "great lawyer with very good technical knowledge."

Eminent practitioner Rafael Horn is an experienced lawyer, with a solid track record in sophisticated mandates, including class actions, public civil actions and disputes before the higher courts. He also benefits from years of strong activity before the Brazilian Bar Association, both on the regional and the national levels. A client says: "Horn is one of our go-to people in the firm. He oversees all the strategic matters," adding: "He is a practitioner of the highest level."