Brazil Guide 2026 : Brazil
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PGBR Advogados joins the rankings this year after garnering notable praise from interviewees. The team frequently advises clients on agricultural lease and partnership agreements, as well as sector-related M&A. They also provide extensive expertise representing clients in environmental impact assessments and agribusiness-related disputes.
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PGBR Advogados represented Sociedade Rural Brasileira in a direct action of unconstitutionality filed by ABRAFRIGO challenging the constitutionality of the government fund for rural workers' assistance subrogation rule.
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PGBR Advogados has a strong focus on the agribusiness industry, offering specialized expertise in the rural producers space. Their team is well connected and consistently involved with associations linked to the agribusiness world, which keeps them ahead of the curve from a technical standpoint.
In our view, PGBR's team stands out for its combination of solid technical skills and a very pragmatic, business‑oriented approach to agribusiness matters. They understand the underlying commercial drivers and help us balance legal risk, economic impact and operational feasibility, instead of offering purely theoretical answers.
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Head of department Marcelo Guaritá enters the rankings this year after eliciting significant market praise. He regularly assists clients with complex transactions, assessments of environmental impacts and sector-related disputes.
He is noted for his responsiveness, reliability and professional approach. Marcelo has a sound grasp of rural tax matters.
Marcelo Guaritá is accessible and provides clear, well-reasoned advice. He navigates complex agribusiness matters with a balanced view of legal risk and business impact, making him a trusted adviser to senior management.
Marcelo is accessible and creative, drawing on his sector knowledge to develop solutions tailored to our specific challenges.
Agribusiness
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