General Business Law: Paraná | Brazil: Regions

Gaia, Silva, Gaede Avdogados is distinguished firm based in Curitiba with full-service capabilities. It blends corporate, tax, environmental and agribusiness work and advises important clients in the region. The team demonstrates ability in contentious and non-contentious matters. Companies in the energy, technology, retail and logistics industries frequently rely on it.

Hapner Kroetz Advogados is a pre-eminent firm in Curitiba with a strong local reputation with work related to corporate and tax mandates. The team is particularly admired for handling high-stakes disputes, including judicial and arbitral proceedings. It also handles high-profile local M&A deals. Financial investors as well as representatives of the logistics, energy and automotive sectors frequently rely on its expertise.

Prolik Advogados is a well-reputed firm drawing upon its expertise to handle high-complexity tax matters, including contentious and non-contentious mandates. The firm also has a noted M&A offering. Clients hail from the automotive, energy, gas, technology and finance sectors.

Arruda Alvim, Aragão, Lins & Sato Advogados is an admired Curitiba-based firm with a national reach. It has strong expertise in assisting trade associations and domestic companies operating in the financial services, real estate and chemical industries sectors. The team is frequently sought out to handle a wide array of corporate and commercial disputes. Its ability spans litigious mandates before municipal, state and federal courts, as well as arbitration proceedings.

Dotti Advogados comes highly recommended for its solid background in criminal law mandates, enjoying a great reputation among peers. The team also provides representation in high-value and sophisticated civil litigation matters, including contract review and indemnity disputes. The firm is regularly sought out by important clients from banking, automotive and other sectors.

Marins Bertoldi Advogados has offices in Curitiba, Cascavel, Londrina and Maringá. It is often sought out by clients from the agribusiness, petrol, education, retail and food and beverage sectors. The firm is noted for its corporate expertise and displays further skills in tax planning, consultancy on environmental regulatory deals and dispute matters.

Tokars Dib Advocacia Corporativa is an important general business law practice that offers expertise in corporate topics, from M&A deals to court litigation. The team also has a tax offering and is familiar with local and national clients active in the oil and gas, food, finance and technology sectors.

Vernalha Pereira has a nationwide approach and operates in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Brasília, in addition to its Curitiba headquarters. The firm has built a solid public law practice. It is seen handling highly complex matters, including sensitive negotiations and high-stakes disputes.

Advocacia Corrêa de Castro & Associados has important experience handling corporate matters, including disputes and consumer law, data protection and compliance mandates. The firm is frequently seen advising companies from the automotive, bank and real estate industries, among others.

Araúz Advogados has a large presence in Paraná, with offices in Curitiba, Londrina, Maringá and Toledo. It is a go-to firm for clients with general business matters, including corporate, M&A, tax and environment, offering both contentious and advisory services. The team is particularly noted for its agribusiness practice.

Braz, Coelho, Campos, Veras, Lessa e Bueno Advogados receives consistent feedback from impressed sources. The team represents important clients in highly complex infrastructure matters, especially in the energy, ports and construction sectors. Clients also benefit from its advisory services in M&A and bidding processes, as well as project management. The firm also provides contentious assistance with arbitration, judicial and administrative proceedings.

Carneiro Sampaio & Schmitt Advogados is a boutique law firm based in Curitiba, making its debut in the rankings this year. The firm specialises in corporate matters, international contracts, arbitration and litigation. It is also retained to develop ESG policies and manage tax disputes. Its team is praised for its work with international clients, while also maintaining a strong national client base.

FCAM - Ferraz de Camargo e Matsunaga Advogados has offices in Curitiba and São Paulo and is joining the Paraná ranking this year. The law firm has a particular focus on business matters, as well as tax litigation before higher courts, risk and assessment and administrative proceedings.

Martinelli Advogados provides a broad spectrum of services in various areas, including M&A, compliance, real estate, environment, labour, privacy and data protection. The firm is also familiar with tax litigation mandates and arbitration procedures. It is frequently sought out by clients from the agribusiness and automotive industries as well as start-ups.

Szazi, Bechara, Storto, Reicher e Figueirêdo Lopes Advogados is a full-service law firm with offices in Curitiba and São Paulo. The firm displays a strong work with the non-profit sector, which sees it being hired by companies not only from Paraná, but across the country.