Dispute Resolution: Minas Gerais - Brazil
Band 5
What the Team is Known For
SMP Advogados joins the rankings this year for its dispute resolution practice, representing clients in litigation and arbitration proceedings. The firm handles disputes involving contracts, public procurement, administrative matters, corporate and shareholder conflicts and insolvency. Its team also acts in judicial reorganisations and disputes relating to the infrastructure, construction, mining, agribusiness and technology sectors.
Strengths
SMP Advogados stands out for its technical expertise and strategic consistency in handling complex disputes, in both civil litigation and arbitration.
SMP Advogados stands out primarily for its strategic and personalised approach, combined with the firm’s experience.
The team at SMP Advogados adopts creative approaches and thinks beyond traditional models, demonstrating openness to innovation when structuring strategies and handling cases.
Work Highlights
SMP Advogados advised Contécnica on judicial reorganisation proceedings involving creditor negotiations, debt restructuring and application of insolvency law provisions.
Notable practitioners
Rafael Moura is regarded for handling corporate and shareholder disputes involving engineering and infrastructure companies. He acts in public procurement and administrative litigation, as well as arbitration and court proceedings arising from construction projects. His work also includes indemnification claims and insolvency and restructuring matters.
Rafael Moura stands out for his high level of technical expertise in analysis and consultation, demonstrates a strong grasp of conflict resolution and is consistently aligned with the business strategy and vision.
A really great professional to work with, Rafael Moura is highly intelligent and excellent at what he does.