Dispute Resolution: Litigation
Global Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 1
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Arbitration and Mediation
Committed with the challenges brought by our clients, we are ready to help them to understand how to use the extrajudicial conflict resolution system in an efficient, quick and cost-saving manner.
We dedicate efforts and creativity to achieve peaceful resolutions through prevention and mediation and thus avoid arbitration proceedings. When, for different reasons, this scenario is unfeasible, we feel equally determined to defend our clients in arbitral proceedings thanks to the expertise acquired over 25 years of experience in relevant and complex cases.
Having a team with national and international experience, we assist our clients in arbitration, negotiation and mediation proceedings as well as in adopting mechanisms, such as dispute resolution boards, specially designed to prevent or resolve disputes during the course of the business relationship.
The firm’s arbitration and mediation practice covers:
- Representation in arbitral proceedings in Brazil and abroad, including institutional and ad hoc arbitrations;
- Representation in court in pursuing remedies to ensure the effectiveness of the arbitration;
- Representation in mediations;
- Drafting and review of arbitration and dispute resolution clauses, including advice on complex corporate agreements;
- Enforcement of domestic arbitral awards;
- Recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards;
- Serving as expert witness in arbitrations.
Chambers Review
Highly sophisticated firm Pinheiro Neto Advogados enjoys a remarkable reputation for its sizeable and highly successful dispute resolution practice, in both arbitration and litigation. Its highly qualified team often represents some of the most important companies in all sectors of the economy, including technology, agribusiness and financial services. They often rely on the department for high-stakes litigation cases arising from corporate and commercial matters, including shareholder disagreements and contractual breach.
Strengths
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"In my opinion, Pinheiro Neto is the best law firm in Brazil, having therefore the best professionals."
"They are attentive to all movements and factors that might impact our cases."
"We have been working with extremely complex mandates and Pinheiro Neto has exceeded our expectations."
"Pinheiro Neto's team has a very strong background on arbitration disputes."
"In my opinion, Pinheiro Neto is the best law firm in Brazil, having therefore the best professionals."
"They are attentive to all movements and factors that might impact our cases."
"We have been working with extremely complex mandates and Pinheiro Neto has exceeded our expectations."
"Pinheiro Neto's team has a very strong background on arbitration disputes."
Notable Practitioners
Senior statesperson Celso Cintra Mori is widely respected for his long-standing practice and impressive track record, being particularly praised for his work on corporate disputes. Mori remains active and admired by market commentators.
"Celso Mori has extremely relevant skills and experience to avoid litigation."
"Celso is the best."
Partner Gilberto Giusti is a well-regarded partner whose practice encompasses both judicial litigation and arbitral proceedings.
Noteworthy partner Renato Stephan Grion is a knowledgeable arbitration practitioner, able to act on behalf of clients in international arbitral courts, including the ICC.
"Renato Grion is really good."
"He is a strong name at Pinheiro Neto's arbitration department."
Up-and-coming partner Eider Avelino is highlighted by market sources for his practice on litigation mandates, including those with cross-border elements.
"Eider is an example to follow. He is attentive, humble, helpful and has an unmatched legal and intellectual capacity."
"Eider is a serious professional, dedicated, with initiative and excellent technical competence. He has obtained excellent results in the administration and conduct of our dispute mandates."
"He has deep knowledge and provides easy access, developing great work alongside the company."
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