Dispute Resolution: North East | Brazil: Regions

Recife-based Da Fonte, Advogados maintains an active team noted for its activity in strategic civil and public law disputes. Partners are retained to represent clients in both arbitration proceedings and judicial cases before state and federal courts. Areas of expertise include disputes relating to consumer law, commercial contracts and real estate. Key domestic names from the shipping, infrastructure and education sectors feature in the team's client list.

Well-established Salvador-based firm Didier, Sodré & Rosa Advocacia e Consultoria maintains a respected dispute resolution practice. Companies in the energy, beverage and car industries rely on its advice, as well as private equity players. The team acts before both state and federal courts and maintains a solid track record of corporate cases.

Pessoa e Pessoa Advogados Associados maintains offices in Aracaju, Ilhéus, Recife and Salvador. The team offers impressive capabilities in labour litigation. The firm also represents clients in public actions, real estate disputes and investigation procedures. The team is also noted for its consumer law disputes practice.

Full-service firm SiqueiraCastro - Advogados is noted for assisting concessionaires, construction companies and real estate developers with an array of disputes in the North East region. Its sizeable group is adept at handling large litigation portfolios. This nationwide firm has an impressive regional footprint, with offices in Aracaju, Fortaleza, João Pessoa, Maceió, Natal, Recife, Salvador, São Luís and Teresina.

Well-regarded firm Urbano Vitalino Advogados has an extensive track record representing insurance, retail and service provider companies in both sensitive individual lawsuits and large-scale litigation. The team is particularly noted for its advice on civil law, including those relating to commercial, consumer and real estate matters. With offices in Fortaleza, João Pessoa, Recife and Salvador, the firm also stands out for its regional footprint.

Salvador-based firm Fraga e Trigo Advogados is praised by clients and market analysts for having expertise and knowledge in handling legal disputes, especially in relation to public law matters.

Limongi Advocacia is a prominent firm in dispute resolution and commended for its expertise representing clients in lawsuits concerning unilateral termination of contracts, civil and consumer class actions and public civil inquiries. The firm frequently advises clients from the telecommunication, insurance and energy sectors in Pernambuco.