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Vilas Boas, Lopes e Frattari Advogados

Dispute Resolution: Minas Gerais

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Vilas Boas, Lopes e Frattari Advogados

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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.

Industries (9)

  • Automotive Sector
  • Civil Construction
  • Energy
  • Steel
  • Mining
  • Infrastructure
  • Telcom
  • Sports
  • Logistics

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Dispute Resolution: Minas Gerais - Brazil

Band 1

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 in civil and regulatory disputes arising in the infrastructure and energy sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Vilas Boas, Lopes e Frattari Advogados represented Cruzeiro Esporte Clube in judicial reorganisation proceedings and the structuring of a Sociedade Anônima de Futebol (Football Limited Company) with an investment by Ronaldo Nazário.

Strengths

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  • Vilas Boas, Lopes e Frattari Advogados distinguishes itself through strong technical expertise in strategic litigation, combined with a well-structured legal and business vision and a deep understanding of the market.

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  • Vilas Boas, Lopes e Frattari stands out for the quality, competence and resolutive approach of its partners, as well as its extremely competent and qualified team.

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  • Vilas Boas, Lopes e Frattari Advogados is quick, technically strong and highly available.

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  • The team at Vilas Boas, Lopes e Frattari understands the business and handles complex demands effectively.

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  • The team at Vilas Boas, Lopes e Frattari has considerable experience and a broad range of knowledge.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Christian Sahb Batista Lopes
    Band 1Christian Sahb Batista Lopes

    Christian Sahb Batista Lopes

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

    • Christian Sahb Batista Lopes is an excellent professional and strategist with strong business acumen, openness to different views and a cordial manner.

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    • Christian Sahb Batista Lopes is always available, attentive and provides top-quality service.

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  • Band 1Daniel Vilas Boas
    Band 1Daniel Vilas Boas

    Daniel Vilas Boas

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

    • Daniel Vilas Boas is a highly qualified lawyer with strong analytical skills and strategic insight when handling complex disputes.

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    • Daniel Vilas Boas is always available, attentive and provides top-quality service.

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  • Band 3Leonardo Martins Wykrota
    Band 3Leonardo Martins Wykrota

    Leonardo Martins Wykrota

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

    • An excellent lawyer, Leonardo Martins Wykrota is resolute and decisive in strategic matters.

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Ranked Individuals at Vilas Boas, Lopes e Frattari Advogados (3)

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    Christian Sahb Batista Lopes

    Head of Dispute Resolution: Minas Gerais

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    Daniel Vilas Boas

    Head of Dispute Resolution: Minas Gerais

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  • Profile image of Leonardo Martins Wykrota

    Leonardo Martins Wykrota

    Head of Dispute Resolution: Minas Gerais

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