Dispute Resolution: Brasília
Brazil
1 year ranked

Brazil 2026
Provided by Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown
Litigation & Arbitration, Global Energy
Mauro Pedroso Gonçalves focuses his practice on civil litigation in a wide range of sectors, including oil & gas, energy, infrastructure, banking, real estate, technology, and agribusiness. He has substantial experience in briefing and arguing cases before the highest courts, as well as crafting legal strategies for high-stakes disputes in trial and appellate courts, regulatory agencies, audit courts, and comptrollers' offices. Mauro is a Ph.D. candidate and holds an LL.M. from the Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo (PUC-SP). Additionally, he is a professor of Civil Procedure and the author of several legal publications. Before joining the firm, he served as a law clerk at the Brazilian Superior Court of Justice.
His clientele includes notable entities such as Eletrobras, Enel, Vinci, and Confederação Nacional da Indústria.
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Mauro Pedroso Gonçalves brings extensive experience in civil litigation before the higher courts, complemented by strong expertise in administrative proceedings before courts of accounts, comptroller’s offices and regulatory authorities. He acts across a broad spectrum of industries, including energy, real estate, finance and agribusiness.
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A highly experienced and helpful professional, Mauro is adept at handling complex issues and offering sound commercial insight.
Mauro delivers high-quality legal solutions and adds strategic value to the business.
Mauro’s performance stands out markedly due to a rare combination of attributes. He brings exceptional analytical skills and develops legal arguments with a depth seldom seen in the Brazilian litigation market. His strong academic background blends theoretical rigour with high‑level litigation experience, enabling him to address the most complex legal issues with confidence and creativity, while remaining approachable, available and strategically minded.
Mauro demonstrated great legal knowledge, familiarity with the most recent procedures and rulings of the Superior Court of Justice, and sensitivity and professionalism in tailoring his knowledge to the specific needs of my company.
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