Dispute Resolution: Rio Grande do Sul | Brazil: Regions

Silveiro Advogados is highly admired for its civil law litigation practice. The firm is noted particularly for handling arbitration proceedings arising from M&A and construction contracts. The team also presents a good track record of corporate debt disputes and the dissolution of joint ventures. Its talented team is often sought out by shareholders of key regional companies as well as domestic corporations from the financial services, telecommunications, technology and real estate markets.

Souto Correa Advogados emerged from its Porto Alegre headquarters to achieve national prominence. Its Rio Grande do Sul base continues to be highly respected, especially for its dispute resolution capabilities. The firm demonstrates an impressive client portfolio including key players from the technology, energy and real estate sectors. Its seasoned team regularly undertakes class actions for industry associations. It also handles lawsuits regarding concession and shareholder agreements. The team also maintains a sound track record in arbitration disputes. Carrefour and Banco Agibank are new client wins.

Matter, Boettcher, Zanini e Souza is a local transactional titan, which also maintains a well-regarded dispute resolution practice. Companies from the transportation, infrastructure and beverage sectors feature in its client list. The team also handles class action mandates and lawsuits concerning infrastructure projects as well as contract disputes. Planner Corretora de Valores and Dori Alimentos are new client wins.

Respected nationwide firm TozziniFreire maintains a highly admired dispute resolution practice in Porto Alegre. The department is particularly well equipped to handle sophisticated civil law mandates and regularly undertakes arbitral and judicial proceedings. Its clientele stems from the energy, financial services, insurance and telecommunications sectors. The team is also seasoned representing private companies in disputes against governmental bodies. CEEE-T and Neugebauer are new client wins.

Veirano Advogados is a distinguished full-service firm playing in the major league nationally and maintaining an active office in Porto Alegre. Its local dispute resolution practice is on the rise. Its seasoned team is fully equipped and benefits from the firm's national presence to advise on cross-border litigation. Companies in the technology, construction and agribusiness industries rely on the team frequently. Diaverum Brazil and Rappi are new client wins.

Porto Alegre firm Costabeber, Filippelli e Papadopol Advogados Associados is noted for advising key players in the regional arena on a range of litigation matters. The firm's client roster encompasses significant players from the agribusiness, food and transportation sectors. In addition to corporate disputes, the firm also has a noted track record in labour litigation and termination of contracts. Companhia Zaffari Comércio e Indústria and Deutsche Leasing are new client wins.

Rossi, Maffini, Milman e Grando Advogados has an active litigation practice in the South of Brazil. The team is well equipped to handle judicial and extrajudicial litigation before courts at all levels of jurisdiction. The firm also provides representation in corporate and commercial cases on behalf of a wide range of domestic and multinational clients including leading players from the banking, entertainment and construction sectors. BSBios Indústria e Comércio de Biodiesel Sul Brasil and Ambiental Metrosul Concessionária de Saneamento are new client wins.

Porto Alegre-based firm Zavagna Gralha Advogados fosters a strong dispute resolution department, sought out by important regional clients. The team has a solid track record of handling matters related to the real estate, copyright and consumer areas, both in the judicial and administrative spheres. Clients benefit from its expertise dealing with corporate and labour law, as well as its conflict prevention consulting work.