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Eduardo Munhoz

Eduardo Munhoz

Brazil 2026

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About

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Brazil: Contentious

Practice Areas

Eduardo Munhoz's areas of expertise include corporate law, insolvency and complex litigation matters (both judicial litigation and arbitrations), with a particular emphasis on corporate disputes.

Career

Eduardo Munhoz, the firm’s founding partner, has more than 30 years of experience. He and his team have taken part in some of the most significant restructuring cases involving Brazilian entities, such as Americanas, Foresea, Andrade Gutierrez, Restoque, OEC Group, Novonor Group, Atvos Group, Constellation Group, EAS Group, Odebrecht Oil and Gas, Oi Group, PDG Group, Renova Energia S.A. and OAS Group.

With respect to the litigation and arbitration practices, Eduardi has led some of the most important disputes envolving SulAmérica, J&F Investimentos, JBS, Novonor, Neoenergia, Mover, BTG Pactual and Associação dos Fabricantes Brasileiros de Coca-Cola.

Mr. Munhoz is one of Brazil’s most admired and demanded lawyer for corporate matters. He is also a Full Professor of the Law School of the University of São Paulo.

Publications

Munhoz has authored numerous books and articles. His books “Acquisition of Corporate Control”; and “The Contemporary Enterprise and Corporate Law: Corporate Control and Group of Entities” are considered important pieces for attorneys and academics. His work as a lawyer and professor has impacted the Brazilian legal practice, as Mr. Munhoz has significantly contributed to create groundbreaking solutions in critical matters

Chambers Review

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Chambers Brazil: Contentious

Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Brazil

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Eduardo Munhoz is an acclaimed lawyer, often sought after by high-profile companies to assist with complex debt restructuring, judicial restructuring and acquisition of distressed assets.

Dispute Resolution: Litigation: Highly Regarded - Brazil

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Eduardo Munhoz's litigation and arbitration practice is commended in the market for his ability to tackle complex litigation matters representing domestic and international clients.

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - Brazil

Band 5
Band 5

Individual Editorial

Eduardo Munhoz's arbitration practice is commended in the market for his ability to tackle complex disputes representing domestic and international clients.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Eduardo Munhoz offers a highly technical, solid performance with a business-oriented vision.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Brazil: Contentious
  • Eduardo Munhoz is flawless; the best in Brazil.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Brazil: Contentious
  • Eduardo Munhoz provides excellent work, with great technical knowledge.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Brazil: Contentious
  • Eduardo Munhoz is one of the most important names in the market.

    Dispute Resolution: Litigation: Highly RegardedChambers Brazil: Contentious
  • Eduardo is involved in major corporate disputes and plays an important role before the São Paulo business courts. A standout name for high‑stakes litigation.

    Dispute Resolution: Litigation: Highly RegardedChambers Brazil: Contentious
  • Eduardo Munhoz is a highly sophisticated and experienced lawyer with a long track record of success.

    Dispute Resolution: ArbitrationChambers Brazil: Contentious

Ranked Individuals at E. Munhoz Advogados (7)

Brazil

  • Profile image of Carolina Machado Letizio Vieira
    Carolina Machado Letizio Vieira

    Bankruptcy/Restructuring

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  • Profile image of João Vicente Lapa de Carvalho
    João Vicente Lapa de Carvalho

    Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

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  • Profile image of Eduardo Munhoz
    Eduardo Munhoz

    Dispute Resolution: Litigation: Highly Regarded

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  • Profile image of João Vicente Lapa de Carvalho
    João Vicente Lapa de Carvalho

    Dispute Resolution: Litigation: Highly Regarded

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