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Rolim, Goulart, Cardoso Advogados

Dispute Resolution: Minas Gerais

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Rolim, Goulart, Cardoso Advogados

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Rolim Goulart Cardoso Advogados is widely known for its exceptional expertise in judicial and administrative civil litigation practice, providing nationwide coverage in civil litigation cases through its four branches across the country, as well as through its wide network of correspondent firms.

The firm has a Complex Litigation Team (CLT) with a mission to provide leading companies and individuals a fine service on resolving complex litigation in Brazil. Rolim Goulart Cardoso Advogados’ CLT is well known for its expertise in civil disputes related to motor vehicle distribution contracts, regulatory law (energy and telecommunication), mining contracts, consumer law, as well as real state law.

The constant interaction among professionals from different departments of the firm is an outstanding asset of the firm. Teamwork adds substantial value and increases the chances of success of sponsored lawsuits.

Over the course of the last 25 years, Rolim Goulart Cardoso Advogados developed an unique an unmatched expertise in claims pertaining to automobile dealership contracts, specifically in regards the application and enforcement of sector-specific legislation (the “Ferrari Law”) and antitrust provisions to the automobile industry.

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Dispute Resolution: Minas Gerais - Brazil

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Rolim, Goulart, Cardoso Advogados is an established firm with a dispute resolution department particularly recognised for its strong litigation capabilities. The team has experience representing clients from the energy, mining and automotive industries in a broad range of cases, including those arising from environmental damage, construction and contractual issues, before judicial courts. It boasts additional capability assisting with tax matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Rolim, Goulart, Cardoso Advogados represented Volkswagen in a public civil action concerning an alleged design defect in a vehicle model seeking replacement or refund and damages.

Strengths

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  • Rolim, Goulart, Cardoso Advogados is good at handling strategic cases involving substantial sums of money, always with depth and meticulous attention to detail.

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  • The team at Rolim, Goulart, Cardoso Advogados is organised, efficient, transparent and ethical.

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  • Rolim, Goulart, Cardoso Advogados has experienced professionals with strong technical knowledge and a multidisciplinary approach.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Helvécio Franco Maia Júnior
    Band 3Helvécio Franco Maia Júnior

    Helvécio Franco Maia Júnior

    Helvécio Franco Maia Júnior offers experience in disputes involving litigation of contracts, often related to the mining and infrastructure sectors.

    • Helvécio Franco Maia Júnior and his team are highly competent.

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    • Helvécio Franco Maia Júnior is an excellent professional with a critical perspective and commitment to the arguments he supports.

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Ranked Individuals at Rolim, Goulart, Cardoso Advogados (1)

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    Helvécio Franco Maia Júnior

    Dispute Resolution: Minas Gerais

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