Band 3
Provided by Gustavo Gonçalves Gomes
Agrarian
Aviation
Civil Law and Contracts
Financing and Banking Law
Credit Recovery
Corporate Restructuring and Bankruptcy
Consumer Relations
Third Sector
A specialist in Civil Procedural Law, the partner is coordinates the Corporate Civil Litigation Department in São Paulo. With over 20 years of experience in the field, he also leads the firm’s pro bono initiatives.
Repeatedly recognized by Análise Advocacia and by leading national and international rankings as one of Brazil’s most admired lawyers across various practice areas, he has a distinguished and well-established track record in his specialties. Gustavo was also the recipient of the Client Choice Awards – International Law Office (ILO) in the Mergers and Acquisitions category (Brazil).
In the academic field, he is the author of the books Participatory Judge: A Democratic Way to Conduct Proceedings (Saraiva, 2014) and The New Structuring of Proceedings (RT, 2020), in addition to several articles focused on Civil Procedural Law and litigation management.
Member of the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB)
Member of the São Paulo Lawyers Association (AASP)
Member of the Brazilian Institute of Procedural Law (IBDP)
Counselor at the Brazilian Institute for Studies on Competition, Consumer Affairs and International Trade (IBRAC)
GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves. The New Streamlining of the Procedure. São Paulo: Thomson Reuters, 2020. 356 p.
GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves. The Participatory Judge: a democratic way of conducting the procedure. São Paulo: Saraiva, 2014. 189 p.
GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves; PERRONI, J. F. M. Collaborative Procedural Streamlining in the Administrative Improbity Law. In: DAL POZZO, Augusto Neves; OLIVEIRA, José Roberto Pimenta. (Eds.). Reformed Administrative Improbity Law: Laws No. 8429/92 and 14230/21. São Paulo: Revista dos Tribunais, 2022. p. 557-571.
GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves; CORDEIRO, T. M. The Judicialization of Fraud in Group Health Insurance Contracts. In: DIDIER JUNIOR, Fredie; KOEHLER, Frederico Augusto Leopoldino; SARRO, Luiz Antônio Giampaolo; CRESTANA, Luís Fernando; CAMARGO, Luiz Henrique Volpe; LUCON, Paulo Henrique dos Santos. (Eds.). Civil Procedure and Insurance. 2nd ed. São Paulo: Quartier Latin, 2021. p. 301-310.
PERRONI, J. F. M.; GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves. Requirements for Double Refunds of Undue Charges in Consumer Relations. In: CASCAES, Amanda Celli; BRESEGHELLO, Fabíola Meira de A.; GODOY, Ligia Lima; TUTIKIAN, Priscila David Sansone. (Eds.). Consumer Relations in Brazil: Contemporary Decisions and Topics. São Paulo: Singular, 2021. p. 99-110.
GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves. Deadlines for Judges and Court Clerks (Arts. 189 and 190 of CPC/1973, 184 of Senate Bill No. 166/2010, 196 of the Senate Substitute, and 226 to 228 of the Chamber Substitute and CPC/2015). In: Civil Procedure Code: Annotated and Commented. São Paulo: Rideel, 2020. p. 176-178.
GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves et al. The Judicialization of Fraud in Group Health Insurance Contracts. In: DIDIER JUNIOR, Fredie et al. (Eds.). Civil Procedure and Insurance. 1st ed. São Paulo: Quartier Latin, 2019, v. 1, p. 301-310.
JOBIM, M. F.; FERREIRA, W. S.; GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves. The Judge’s Duty to Establish Facts in the New Civil Procedure Code: The Necessary Pursuit of the Truth in Civil Procedure. In: JOBIM, Marco Félix; FERREIRA, William Santos. (Eds.). Evidence Law. Salvador: Juspodivm, 2015. p. 319-341.
GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves et al. Default Judgment in the Small Claims Courts: Reconciling Law 9.099/95 with the New Civil Procedure Code. In: REDONDO, Bruno Garcia et al. (Eds.). Small Claims Courts. Salvador: Juspodivm, 2015. p. 371-381.
GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves. Celebrating the Silver Anniversary: 25 Years of Marriage Between the 1988 Federal Constitution and the 1973 Civil Procedure Code – The Birth of Brazilian Constitutional Procedure. In: FREIRE, Alexandre et al. (Eds.). Civil Procedure in Brazilian and Ibero-American Traditions. São Paulo: Conceito, 2014. p. 20-25.
GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves et al. Activist Judge vs. Active Judge: A Necessary Distinction in Modern Constitutional Procedure. In: DIDIER JR., Fredie et al. (Eds.). Judicial Activism and Procedural Safeguards. Salvador: Juspodivm, 2013. p. 287-302.
GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves. The New Food Enforcement and the Implications of Recent Procedural Reforms. In: LAMMY, E. et al. (Eds.). Civil Procedure in Motion: Guidelines for the New CPC. Florianópolis: Conceito Editorial, 2013. p. 479-487.
GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves. How Combating Fake News on Social Media Looks After the Elections. Metrópoles, Brasília, Nov. 18, 2022. Link
GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves. ESG in Law: Pro Bono Work in Brazil. O Estado de São Paulo, São Paulo, Aug. 11, 2022. Blog Fausto Macedo. Link
GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves. You Were the Chosen One. Folha de São Paulo, São Paulo, Sep. 3, 2017
GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves. Parents Will Be Fined if the Vandal is a Minor. Metro Jornal, Feb. 16, 2017.
GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves. Judiciary Authorizes Evidence Collection Without Ongoing Lawsuit. Valor Econômico, Jan. 14, 2017.
GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves. Cheap and Fast, Asset Pledging Rises 11% This Year. O Globo, Oct. 22, 2016.
GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves. Strict Building Regulations Hamper Condominium Debt Settlements. Folha de São Paulo, Aug. 23, 2016.
GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves. Condo Default Lawsuits Drop in SP. Folha de São Paulo, Aug. 22, 2016.
GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves. New Civil Procedure Code Takes Effect. Metro Jornal, São Paulo, Mar. 18, 2016.
GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves. With High Interest Rates and Tight Credit, Jewelry Pledging Increases 17%. O Globo, Aug. 16, 2015.
GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves. Complaints Hitch a Ride in Taxi Apps. O Globo, São Paulo, Jul. 28, 2015.
GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves. New Consumer Code Will Strengthen Consumer Protection Agencies. Brasil Econômico, Oct. 30, 2013.
GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves. Indexation Fuels Inflation and Troubles Central Bank. O Estado de São Paulo, Aug. 5, 2013
GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves. Bills Must Itemize Interest and Fines. Valor Econômico, Feb. 25, 2013
GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves. Traffic Fines Double in Value. Diário do Comércio, Aug. 3, 2011.
GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves. Positive Credit Registry Opens New Market. Folha de São Paulo, Dec. 3, 2010.
GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves; ROSA, Ana Carolina Vieira da. Supreme Court Will Rule on Adjustment That Could Impact Agribusiness Market. Consultor Jurídico, São Paulo, Mar. 3, 2025.
ROSA, A. C. V.; GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves. Constitutional Amendment No. 125/22 and the Relevance Requirement in Special Appeals to the STJ: What Changes?. Consultor Jurídico, São Paulo, Aug. 25, 2022.
GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves; FILARDI, H. STJ Ruling Not a Precedent for Digital Platform Rental Agreements. Migalhas: Information Pills, São Paulo, Jul. 14, 2021.
GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves; FILARDI, H. Condo Agreements May Ban Rentals via Digital Platforms. Migalhas: Information Pills, São Paulo, Apr. 12, 2021.
GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves. An Introduction – Changes in the Consumer Law Practice Area in Brazil: How This New Sector Became the Main Legal Focus of Large Corporations. Chambers & Partners, Sep. 22, 2014.
GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves. In Summer, Should Lawyers Be Excused from Wearing a Suit in Court Hearings? Yes or No. Jornal do Advogado, São Paulo, p. 12-13, Feb. 1, 2014.
GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves. Celebrating the Silver Anniversary: 25 Years of Marriage Between the 1988 Federal Constitution and the 1973 Civil Procedure Code – The Birth of Brazilian Constitutional Procedure. Migalhas: Information Pills, São Paulo, Oct. 1, 2013.
GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves. Stabilization of Preliminary Injunctions: Efficiency and Better Judicial Performance. Conteúdo Jurídico, Brasília, p. 1-2, Sep. 19, 2011.
GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves. Stabilization of Preliminary Injunctions. Conteúdo Jurídico, São Paulo, p. 1-15, Sep. 19, 2011.
GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves. The Incorporation of the Consumer Protection Code into Society After 20 Years. Administradores: The Administration Portal, São Paulo, p. 1…
Portuguese, English and Spanish
(Escola Mundial do Agro) from Fundação Dom Cabral
Specialist
2024
Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (PUC-SP)
Phd
2016
Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (PUC-SP)
Master's
2012
Fundação Getulio Vargas / Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-RJ)
Specialist
2006
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-RJ)
Bachelors
2003
Provided by Chambers
Gustavo Gonçalves Gomes is recognised for his activity in the consumer law arena, providing consultancy services and representing clients in judicial and administrative proceedings. He has experience advising clients from the technology, telecommunication and banking industries.
Provided by Chambers
Gustavo is very attentive and provides solutions that are not superficial, making an effort to understand the focus of the business.
I appreciate Gustavo's work: he has great technique and is a professional who is easy to work with.
Gustavo is very capable. I have worked with him for many years and have always regarded him as an excellent mentor. He knows how to manage consumer matters effectively.
Gustavo is very attentive and provides solutions that are not superficial, making an effort to understand the focus of the business.
I appreciate Gustavo's work: he has great technique and is a professional who is easy to work with.
Gustavo is very capable. I have worked with him for many years and have always regarded him as an excellent mentor. He knows how to manage consumer matters effectively.
