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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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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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.

A point of reference in the market, Daniel Vilas Boas is a lawyer who seeks to understand his client's needs. He always brings assertive answers and delivers an excellent work.

He is a highly available partner with extensive knowledge of civil law and judicial recovery.

Daniel is an excellent professional who is experienced in handling strategic disputes.

Christian Sahb Batista Lopes
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Christian Sahb Batista Lopes
Head of Dispute Resolution: Minas Gerais
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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.

He is a partner who stands out, especially when putting theory into practice in disputes.

Christian is a highly experienced lawyer who is highly qualified for complex disputes, especially contractual issues.

Christian is a leading figure in dispute resolution and is greatly admired in Minas Gerais.

Christian Sahb Batista Lopes is an excellent professional. He shows great technical knowledge and deep commitment to his clients.

Leonardo Martins Wykrota
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Leonardo Martins Wykrota
Head of Dispute Resolution: Minas Gerais
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Leonardo Martins Wykrota is a litigation practitioner experienced in commercial disputes, whose well-rounded performance earns him endorsement from market analysts.

Leonardo demonstrates great technical knowledge and a deep commitment to his clients.

Leonardo Martins Wycrota is a good negotiator who is respected in courts. He is a valuable and influential partner.

Leonardo Wykrota is very efficient and decisive; he is the best lawyer for corporate disputes. Leonardo is a partner who stands out.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Brazil

Dispute Resolution: Minas Gerais

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