Dispute Resolution: North East

What the team is known for

Top-tier regional firm Queiroz Cavalcanti Advocacia handles a broad range of civil disputes. Its highly experienced team is frequently retained by large multinational companies hailing from diverse sectors such as finance, insurance and energy. It acts on sensitive individual lawsuits and class actions. Areas of expertise include disputes relating to corporate and consumer law, as well as commercial contracts. The team is also equipped to handle credit restructuring mandates. Via Varejo is among new client wins.

Strengths

An interviewee says: "They have a well-known team that has a good reputation in the market."

Work highlights

Queiroz Cavalcanti represents Sul América in a lawsuit discussing coverage limits of health insurance for the treatment of autism in the state of Pernambuco.

Notable practitioners

Eminent practitioner Bruno Novaes Bezerra Cavalcanti is recognised by market commentators as an influential player in the market. As managing partner, he has been responsible for the modernisation and investments made in the law firm.

Carlos Antônio Harten Filho continues to be held in high esteem by market observers, who describe him as "an excellent professional" Interviewees often highlight his "great professional and academic qualifications." He has distinctive expertise leading contractual disputes related to consumer and insurance law.

Up-and-coming partner  Leonardo Cocentino continues to represent regional clients in strategic disputes, including mandates involving the insurance and beverage industries. He has additional strength in civil liability actions and public civil actions.