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Overview

WFAA’s Dispute Resolution practice is known for managing complex, high-impact litigation across strategic sectors such as mining, energy, steel, forestry and agribusiness. The team adopts a proactive and risk-based approach, combining pre-litigation consulting, ongoing risk reassessment and analysis of financial, operational and reputational impacts.

With deep sector knowledge, the team offers agile and business-focused solutions, aligning litigation strategy with clients’ objectives.

Specialisations

WFAA advises on civil, contractual, regulatory and land disputes, with a strong track record in land access litigation for major infrastructure and mining projects. The team handles expropriation, adverse possession, mining and energy easements, illegal mining defence and regulatory disputes.

Its practice also covers pre-litigation risk analysis, mediation, arbitration and strategic negotiations. Close collaboration with the Environmental, Mining, Land and Tax teams ensures integrated conflict management.

Recent Work Highlights

  • Secured court decisions enabling Aura Minerals’ access to operational areas for mining projects.
  • Represented CSN in a leading case on mining rights loss in a protected conservation area, involving constitutional arguments.
  • Obtained urgent court injunctions for Mosaic Fertilizantes to comply with safety regulations in self-rescue zones for tailings dams.

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution: Minas Gerais - Brazil

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

William Freire - Advogados Associados has a solid and well-praised dispute resolution team, experienced in handling disputes and contracts. Their team is frequently seen handling matters for the mining and siderurgy sectors.

Work Highlights

  • William Freire - Advogados Associados advised Anglo American on their capacity expansion of its tailings dam at its main mine, as a way of meeting environmental and regulatory requirements, involving a relocating process and resettling surrounding communities.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Ana Maria Damasceno de Carvalho Faria
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Ana Maria Damasceno de Carvalho Faria
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Up and Coming

Ana Maria Damascenode Carvalho Faria leads the firm's dispute resolution department and has a solid practice in property, damages and mineral easement mandates. She is appreciated for her specialised knowledge in the mining and siderurgy industries.

She is an excellent senior partner knowledgeable about the mining sector. Ana Maria is an academic, but also has a strong business perspective.

Ana Maria Damasceno de Carvalho Faria is an outstanding professional with vast technical knowledge and exceptional skills in dealing with people.

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Dispute Resolution: Minas Gerais

Ana Maria Damasceno de Carvalho Faria
U
Ana Maria Damasceno de Carvalho Faria
U
Up and Coming

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