Brazil Guide 2026 : Brazil
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Provided by Warde Advogados
Litigation and Arbitration:
Led by founding partner Walfrido Warde, the Warde Advogados litigation and arbitration team represents clients from various sectors in highly complex corporate litigation, focusing on overturning or reversing corporate acts, enforcing shareholder and management compliance with obligations and/or abstention from harmful practices, liability for corporate and/or shareholder damages, and judicial intervention in corporate management. We also have a strong track record in administrative proceedings with the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM), Trade Commission and the National Trade Registry Department. We develop independent strategies and arguments to support applications and defend our clients in litigation involving relevant corporate law and capital market matters.
Provided by Chambers
Warde Advogados offers strong arbitration capabilities in domestic and international disputes arising from commercial contracts, including supply agreements and share purchase agreements. The law firm also advises on pre‑arbitral mandates. Its clients come from a range of industries, with notable representation in the construction, finance and media sectors.
Provided by Chambers
Warde Advogados adds significant value to the business through its technical, strategic and preventive management of highly complex corporate arbitration. The team's work has directly contributed to reducing legal risks, protecting the company's reputation, and preserving significant economic assets, outcomes that have a tangible impact on the company's results.
Warde's unique strength lies in its rigorous technical consistency and mastery of complex contractual disputes, combining clear arguments with a pragmatic understanding of contracts and their economic implications. The practice demonstrates legal rigour, precision in contractual interpretation and agility in procedural management, which generates trust and predictability for clients.
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Walfrido Jorge Warde Jr. is a widely-known figure in the arbitration arena, highly-rated by clients for his strategic thinking.
Walfrido Jorge Warde Jr. stands out for his comprehensive and strategic vision of business disputes, combining deep technical expertise with a sophisticated understanding of corporate dynamics.
Walfrido Jorge Warde Jr. has a deep understanding of our business and its essence.
Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
Provided by Warde Advogados
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