Dispute Resolution: Litigation: Elite | Global

Bermudes Advogados receives plaudits for its top-notch arbitration and litigation practice. This seasoned Rio-based team often acts on behalf of prominent technology, mining and construction corporations in high-complexity judicial cases related to civil liabilities, as well as arbitral proceedings arising from corporate matters, with particular expertise dealing with contractual and commercial agreement disputes. Clients further benefit from its know-how in insurance disputes and bankruptcy proceedings.

Ferro, Castro Neves, Daltro & Gomide Advogados is a high-end dispute resolution firm that draws upon its superb reservoir of expertise to win some of the most complex cases in the market. The team is frequently retained by major corporations hailing from the financial, energy and construction sectors, among others, to assist with high-value arbitration and litigation cases. The firm maintains an outstanding track record handling corporate matters, such as breaches of contracts and shareholder disputes. The law firm also boasts additional capabilities to advise on civil liability and judicial reorganisation proceedings, including class actions.

BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão is a respected full-service firm sought out by important clients to advise on a wide range of arbitration matters. The firm is regularly called upon by energy, aviation and technology companies to provide counsel on corporate and commercial disputes. It is also well equipped to handle international arbitration proceedings as well as litigation matters before the superior courts. The team is further appreciated for its expertise acting on contentious issues arising from projects. 

Machado Meyer is a storied firm whose disputes department is frequently retained by players from the oil & gas, banking and aviation sectors. The firm is often instructed with the defence of corporate and commercial cases before judicial courts, such as shareholder agreements and debt recovery, in addition to undertaking arbitration proceedings arising from construction contracts and concession agreements.

Mattos Filho is a leading force in arbitration among the country's full-service firms. Its team boasts continuous lavish comments from market sources and a portfolio of high-stake cases year after year. Prominent companies operating in the energy, technology, consumer goods and financial sectors rely on its expert assistance in undertaking complex commercial and corporate disputes. The firm often acts on contractual disputes and contentious cases arising from projects, bankruptcy proceedings and insurance policies. It is particularly skilled at handling international arbitration mandates.

Pinheiro Neto Advogados enjoys a remarkable reputation for its sizeable and highly successful dispute resolution practice, in both arbitration and litigation. Its highly qualified team often represents some of the most important companies in all sectors of the economy, including technology, agribusiness and financial services. They often rely on the department for high-stakes litigation cases arising from corporate and commercial matters, including shareholder disagreements and contractual breach. 

TozziniFreire Advogados is an admired full-service firm often retained by significant players from the telecommunications, technology and infrastructure industries to provide counsel before judicial courts at all levels, in addition to national and international arbitral tribunals. Its experienced team maintains a solid track record advising on disputes connected to corporate and commercial issues, including breach of contract and post-M&A liabilities.

Lefosse Advogados has an active disputes department called upon to handle different litigation and arbitration issues. Clients from the automotive, pharmaceutical, and oil and gas sectors rely on its advice on dispute cases arising from corporate and financing deals. The team demonstrates a track record of dealing with cross-border proceedings related to infrastructure projects.

Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados is an full-service firm often instructed with commercial and corporate disputes, such as those arising from M&A and infrastructure projects, as well as supply and shareholder agreements. The team is well equipped to defend domestic and international private corporations before both judicial courts at all levels and arbitral tribunals. Other typical services include class actions and pre-litigation matters.

Demarest Advogados is a full-service firm with a dispute resolution team skilled at assisting clients with both arbitration and litigation issues. The firm retains knowledge that allows it to act on contractual disputes, as well as those concerning constitutional issues. The firm is able to advise both national and international clients.

Stocche Forbes Advogados fosters a well-regarded disputes department often sought-out by clients from the banking and food sectors to assist with a range of corporate and commercial contentious litigation mandates. The team has gathered expertise to be able to handle matters related to termination of agreements and contractual matters. It further boasts capabilities to act on arbitration concerns, including international arbitration proceedings.

Trench Rossi Watanabe is a multidisciplinary firm with solid litigation and arbitration expertise. Often assists clients with corporate and commercial disputes before tribunals at all levels, including the superior courts, as well as national and international arbitral tribunals. Its client roster is composed of international players from the food and technology industries.