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Ricardo Leal de Moraes

Ricardo Leal de Moraes

Brazil 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

About

Provided by Silveiro Advogados

Brazil: Regions

Practice Areas

Strategic Litigation​ and Arbitration, Administrative and Competition Law.

Career

Ricardo is the head partner of the Strategic Litigation and Administrative and Competition Law practice areas and has worked at the firm for over twenty years. He provides legal services in various regulated sectors, both in the advisory and judicial, arbitration, and administrative litigation areas. He coordinates teams responsible for handling thousands of cases throughout the country, always focusing on obtaining effective results for his clients. Ricardo holds a PhD, an LL.B. with honours, and an LL.M., all from UFRGS.

Languages Spoken

Portuguese, English, Spanish, and French​.

Brazil: Contentious

Practice Areas

Administrative and Competition Law​, Strategic Litigation​ and Arbitration.

Experience

Ricardo is the coordinator of the Strategic Litigation and Administrative and Competition Law areas and has worked at the firm for over twenty years. He provides legal services in various regulated sectors, both in the advisory and judicial, arbitration and administrative litigation areas. He coordinates teams responsible for handling thousands of cases throughout the country, always focusing on obtaining effective results for his clients.

Languages Spoken

Portuguese, English, Spanish and French​.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Brazil: Contentious

Dispute Resolution: Litigation: Highly Regarded - Brazil

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Partner Ricardo Leal de Moraes has gathered experience in the dispute resolution arena advising clients on antitrust matters, as well as public law mandates.

Chambers Brazil: Regions

Dispute Resolution: Rio Grande do Sul - Brazil

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Ricardo Leal de Moraes is head of Silveiro's public law practice and co-head of its dispute resolution practice. He is renowned for his experience in litigation, including antitrust litigation.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • I highlight Ricardo's attention to detail and mastery of the subject.

    Dispute Resolution: Litigation: Highly RegardedChambers Brazil: Contentious
  • Ricardo conducts highly strategic actions with strong execution. He always shows excellent technical and legal expertise in the matters involved.

    Dispute Resolution: Rio Grande do SulChambers Brazil: Regions
  • Ricardo is a highly qualified professional with a broad perspective and strong knowledge of the sector.

    Dispute Resolution: Rio Grande do SulChambers Brazil: Regions
  • Ricardo Leal de Moraes demonstrates strong technical knowledge. He quickly understood our needs and provided clear guidance throughout the process, delivering a professional and reliable service.

    Dispute Resolution: Rio Grande do SulChambers Brazil: Regions

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