About

Provided by Veirano Advogados

The team is experienced and highly talented, representing clients in all procedural phases of matters that require court action, including strategic representation in every judicial district of Brazil and at all levels, including the higher courts. As a result, we have a sterling track record in complex judicial and administrative cases of various kinds:

  • Class actions
  • Contracts
  • Corporate and commercial issues
  • Public civil actions
  • Tort disputes 

Integrating the expertise of other specialized practices, sometimes with the local support from trusted professionals across the country, our team assesses the context and determine how best to represent the client’s business interests in the judicial process combining:

  • Acute business-oriented background
  • In-depth knowledge of the client’s business, governance and environment
  • Sharp technical know-how

Clients also rely on our extensive expertise with litigation involving public contracts and service concessions in leading sectors of the Brazilian economy, such as:

  • Airports
  • Infrastructure
  • Oil and gas
  • Ports
  • Power
  • Railways
  • Telecommunications
  • Transport

Additionally, we provide counsel in contract strategies and negotiation in Brazil and abroad, through either mediation and/or arbitration.





Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution: Rio Grande do Sul - Brazil
3
Band 3
What the Team is Known For

Veirano Advogados is a distinguished full-service firm playing in the major league nationally and maintaining an active office in Porto Alegre. Its local dispute resolution practice is on the rise. Its seasoned team is fully equipped and benefits from the firm's national presence to advise on cross-border litigation. Companies in the technology, construction and agribusiness industries rely on the team frequently.

Work Highlights

Provided by Veirano Advogados
  • Veirano represents Philip Morris International in a publiccivil action filed by the Federal Government against Philip Morris and British American Tobacco, seeking reimbursement of costs incurred by the National Health System (SUS) with the treatment of diseases allegedly caused by smoking, as well as collective moral damages.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Filipe Scherer Oliveira
3
Filipe Scherer Oliveira
3
Band 3

Filipe Scherer Oliveira is active leading national and cross-border dispute resolution matters. The quality of his work is endorsed by clients.

"Filipe Scherer Oliveira is a bright lawyer and it is always a pleasure to work with him."

"We have a lot of trust in him. He builds a strong relationship with the client."

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Filipe Scherer Oliveira
3
Filipe Scherer Oliveira
3
Band 3

Members

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Filipe Scherer Oliveira

Filipe Scherer Oliveira

Head of Department

Industries

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Airports

Infrastructure

Oil and gas

Ports

Power

Railways

Telecommunications

Transport