About

Provided by Vilas Boas, Lopes e Frattari Advogados

VLF has been excelling in managing its clients' strategic and sensitive cases, consistently securing crucial injunctions. The firm’s remarkable growth in handling these specialized demands has been widely recognized by the market and its key clients in recent years. Notably, VLF has played a significant role in assisting companies with reorganization proceedings. In 2021, with VLF’s support, Samarco Mineração filed its reorganization petition, one of the largest in the country. Additionally, the VLF team also assisted in the judicial reorganization request for Cruzeiro Esporte Clube, one of Brazil’s premier soccer teams, whose restructuring plan was recently approved by creditors at the general assembly.


VLF’s Civil and Commercial Litigation Team is highly regarded by clients in the automotive, mining, steel, construction, industrial, infrastructure, telecom, and energy sectors. We handle significant and daily issues related to litigation, bankruptcy, and judicial reorganization. In the Arbitration department, VLF's team collaborates closely with clients to define strategies for arbitral proceedings, ensuring consistent results and client satisfaction. The firm understands the importance of thoroughly understanding the market and sectors in which our clients operate to develop the best defense strategies. It is also noteworthy that our partner, Christian Lopes, has extensive experience as an arbitrator in various proceedings involving contractual and corporate law disputes.


Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution: Minas Gerais - Brazil
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Band 1
What the Team is Known For

Vilas Boas, Lopes e Frattari Advogados is a respected firm known for its experience advising clients on corporate and commercial disputes before judicial and administrative courts. The team often represents significant national players from a wide range of industries, including automotive, energy and mining, in arbitration proceedings and judicial litigation. It is also well equipped to act on civil and regulatory disputes arising in the infrastructure and energy sectors.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Daniel Vilas Boas
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Daniel Vilas Boas
Head of Dispute Resolution: Minas Gerais
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Band 1

Daniel Vilas Boas is a well-versed practitioner often retained by clients from the mining and steel production industries to handle complex litigation cases as well as corporate governance mandates.

"He understands client demands and delivers excellent results."

Christian Sahb Batista Lopes
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Christian Sahb Batista Lopes
Head of Dispute Resolution: Minas Gerais
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Band 2

Christian Sahb Batista Lopes is acquainted with litigation and arbitration cases in the mining and infrastructure sectors. He is familiar with CAMARB and CBAr arbitration rules.

"Christian is very strong in arbitrations."

Leonardo Martins Wykrota
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Leonardo Martins Wykrota
Head of Dispute Resolution: Minas Gerais
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Band 4

Leonardo Martins Wykrota is a litigation practitioner experienced in commercial disputes, whose well-rounded performance earns him endorsement from market analysts and a promotion into the numbered bands.

"Leonardo is an extremely helpful and present partner who is always willing to meet our commercial and legal needs."

"Professional with excellent ability to solve strategic issues. He is accessible and can understand customer demand easily, delivering excellent results."

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Dispute Resolution: Minas Gerais

Daniel Vilas Boas
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Daniel Vilas Boas
Head of Dispute Resolution: Minas Gerais
1
Band 1
Christian Sahb Batista Lopes
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Christian Sahb Batista Lopes
Head of Dispute Resolution: Minas Gerais
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Band 2
Leonardo Martins Wykrota
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Leonardo Martins Wykrota
Head of Dispute Resolution: Minas Gerais
4
Band 4

Members

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Daniel Vilas Boas

Daniel Vilas Boas

Head of Department

Eduardo Metzker

Fernanda Gomes

Gabrielle Aleluia

Leonardo Martins Wykrota

Leonardo Martins Wykrota

Head of Department

Maria Eduarda Boson

Industries

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Automotive Sector

Civil Construction

Energy

Infrastructure

Logistics

Mining

Sports

Steel

Telcom