Dispute Resolution: Minas Gerais

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Provided by Vilas Boas, Lopes e Frattari Advogados

VLF has been excelling on the management of strategic and sensitive cases of its clients, constantly obtaining crucial injunctions. Our Civil and Commercial Litigation Team is recognized by its clients in the automotive, mining and steel, construction, industry and infrastructure, telecom and energy sectors. The Team is also well prepared to represent clients throughout the country, including before the Superior Courts in Brasilia.

VLF has notably acted with companies that have filed for reorganization proceedings. In this subject, in 2021, with VLF’s assistance, Samarco Mineração filed its Reorganization petition. Samarco’s Reorganization is one the biggest in the country and could be considered the most important Reorganization still in progress.

In the Arbitration department, VLF works closely with its clients in the definition of strategies of the arbitral proceedings it acts, guaranteeing consistent results and the satisfaction of those we represent. The firm understands the importance of deeply knowing the market and sector our clients act on for the elaboration of the best defenses in each case. As a result, the Arbitration Team has relevant expertise in sectors such as energy law and civil construction. It is also important to highlight that Christian Lopes has an outstanding experience as an arbitrator in various arbitral proceedings involving discussions related to contractual and corporate law.