The dispute resolution practice at Souto Correa Advogados is adept at handling an array of complex and high-value contentious matters, ranging from contractual disputes to declaratory actions, to name a few. The wide-ranging capabilities of the group make it a popular choice for a growing client roster made up of domestic and multinational companies from a multitude of sectors, most notably energy, technology, and aviation. Co-leading the team are Guilherme Rizzo Amaral, Jorge Cesa Ferreira da Silva, Roberta Feiten Silva, Diogo Squeff Fries, and Otávio Augusto Dal Molin Domit, all of whom are noted for their ‘specialised expertise in litigation’. Founding partner Amaral is singled out for his extensive experience in arbitration, while Ferreira Silva is an expert in civil, contractual, and extra-contractual liability matters. Concentrating on product liability, civil liability, and consumer law is Feiten Silva, who is proficient in leading class actions before the Superior Court of Justice. Fries is recognised for his skills in corporate, civil, consumer, restructuring, and insolvency disputes, as well as in public civil actions and arbitration proceedings. Domit is adept in civil, tax, and consumer litigation. Another key name in the practice is associate Rafael Sirangelo de Abreu, who handles public and private law disputes.
Dispute resolution in Brazil
Souto Correa Advogados
Practice head(s):
Guilherme Rizzo Amaral; Jorge Cesa Ferreira Silva; Roberta Feiten Silva; Diogo Squeff Fries; Otávio Augusto Dal Molin Domit
Other key lawyers:
Rafael Sirangelo de Abreu
Testimonials
‘Rafael Sirangelo de Abreu is communicative, creative, proactive, and resolute.’
‘Roberta Feiten Silva and Otávio Augusto Dal Molin Domit are excellent, dedicated professionals with great response time for the most complex demands.’
‘Souto Correa has the best professionals. All partners are highly qualified, agile, with strategic thinking, highly technical, and practical.’
‘Souto Correa has a team of very well-prepared lawyers, with extensive experience, academic excellence, and genuine concern about serving their clients well and with a due sense of urgency. Its lawyers are oriented to provide excellent service to their clients, as well as to be available to resolve emergency situations.’
‘Diogo Squeff Fries is a market leader: impeccable technical quality, vast practical experience, refined commercial sense, and perfect client service.’
‘The firm offers specialised expertise in litigation, in addition to having a strong focus on providing personalised service adapted to the individual needs of each client.’
Key clients
Fundação CEEE de Seguridade Social
ABB Automação
RGE Sul Distribuidora de Energia
Carrefour
ADAMA Brasil
LATAM Airlines Brasil
Asun Supermercados
Banco Agibank
Linx Sistemas e Consultoria
Microsoft
Companhia Riograndense de Saneamento Básico
Eletropaulo
WMS Supermercados do Brasil
Work highlights
- Representing Microsoft in a class action against Google, Nintendo, Sony, and several other players in the video game industry, claiming a prohibition of loot boxes in-game purchases.
- Representing Companhia Paulista De Força e Luz – CPFL in a multitude of ongoing strategic lawsuits in São Paulo and Rio Grande do Sul.
- Representing ADAMA in multiple complex civil class actions involving environmental damage, private property damage, and harm to consumers.
CMT – Carvalho, Machado e Timm Advogados
Despite a nation-wide expansion, CMT – Carvalho, Machado e Timm Advogados continues to maintain a strong presence in its place of establishment of Porto Alegre. With extensive experience in litigation and arbitration proceedings, the dispute resolution is well placed to handle a range of contentious matters, including contractual disputes, criminal investigations, tax disputes, and public civil actions. The practice has a strong and growing client base made up of companies from a host of industries, including agribusiness, banking, and energy. Department leader Tiago Faganello has a strong track record in litigation concerning civil, commercial, consumer, administrative, and insurance law, as well as in domestic and international arbitrations.
Practice head(s):
Tiago Faganello
Key clients
PPG Industrial do Brasil – Tintas e Vernizes
COFCO International Brasil
Melhoramentos CMPC
Parebem
Andritz Separation Indústria e Comércio de Equipamentos de Filtração
Indigo – Admiistradora Geral De Estacionamentos
Philip Morris do Brasil
Syngenta Proteção de Cultivos
Yara Brasil Fertilizantes
Stone Instituição de Pagamento
Google Brasil Internet
SIMDE
Localiza
Work highlights
Silveiro Advogados
Showcasing notable strength in construction and corporate conflicts, the dispute resolution practice at Silveiro Advogados is equipped to handle a myriad of matters including enforcement actions, indemnity lawsuits and disputes arising from joint venture agreements. The team is frequently instructed by clients from the banking, real estate and retail sectors, although it also has experience acting for agribusiness, energy, and food and beverage companies. Co-leading the group are litigation experts Ricardo Ranzolin, who handles class actions, arbitrations, and corporate and construction litigation, and Ricardo Leal De Moraes, who focuses on public law and antitrust litigation. The practice also benefits from the expertise of Guilherme Queirolo Feijó, who shines in corporate, contractual, and civil disputes, as well as arbitrations, restructuring, and bankruptcy proceedings. Associate Maria Elisa Marcolin is another name to note for contractual and civil disputes.
Practice head(s):
Ricardo Ranzolin; Ricardo Leal de Moraes
Other key lawyers:
Guilherme Queirolo Feijó; Maria Elisa Marcolin
Testimonials
‘The firm has served us for over 30 years with excellence and quality. The work done is very different, and the team is always available.’
‘The firm stands out for its competence and knowledge of the subjects dealt with, whether in the commercial/business area or in the labour area.’
‘Silveiro’s accuracy is a key factor in our partnership.’
Key clients
Telefonica Brasil
Elevadores Otis
Frusapar Participações – Fruki Bebidas
Banco Cooperativo Sicredi
Rohden Indústria Lignea
Cordoaria São Leopoldo
Hotel Casa da Montanha
Companhia Zaffari Comércio e Indústria
HT Micron Semicondutores
BarraShoppingSul
Centro Clínico Gaúcho
Work highlights
- Representing Companhia Zaffari Comércio e Indústria in two class actions regarding the rights to construct buildings in the centre of Porto Alegre City.
- Representing Telefonica in 5,000 lawsuits.
- Representing Multiplan in all the strategic legal issues related to its operations in the State of Rio Grande do Sul.
TozziniFreire Advogados
The arbitration and litigation team at TozziniFreire Advogados
has extensive experience handling class actions, commercial, contractual and shareholder disputes, and consumer lawsuits for clients from the energy, transport, and infrastructure industries. The breadth of the practice has attracted an impressive client roster, which continues to expand. The practice is under the joint leadership of five practitioners: Eduardo Mariotti is skilled in arbitration and litigation matters involving consumer, banking, contractual and real estate-related issues; Luis Renato Ferreira da Silva specialises in corporate and contract law, and predominantly represents clients in arbitration cases; Vinícius de Oliveira Berni is adept in proceedings before the regional and superior courts, as well as regulatory litigation on behalf of clients from the energy, infrastructure, and telecoms sectors; Guilherme Carneiro Monteiro Nitschke concentrates on commercial arbitrations; and Gabriela Vitiello Wink focuses on litigation pertaining to civil, banking, and corporate law.
Practice head(s):
Eduardo Mariotti; Luis Renato Ferreira da Silva; Vinícius de Oliveira Berni; Guilherme Carneiro Monteiro Nitschke; Gabriela Vitiello Wink
Other key lawyers:
Filipe Marmontel Nasi
Testimonials
‘This is a firm with a team specialised in various areas of law. It stands out for the quality and excellence of its professionals, who are always in continuous technical development through studies. As a result, the quality of the work is immediately noticeable, conveying confidence when hiring.’
‘What makes this firm unique is the dedication and prompt assistance of its professionals, as well as the high level of technical expertise they bring to their work. Eduardo Mariotti and Guilherme Carneiro Monteiro Nitschke stand out among the many lawyers from other firms with whom I have had the opportunity to work. This is evident both in the attention given to me and my cases and in the success resulting from sophisticated strategies and high technical quality.’
‘Eduardo Mariotti is always available, provides excellent services, and has a unique strategic and negotiation vision. Eduardo is the main lawyer I turn to for complex matters that require equally complex solutions.’
‘Guilherme Carneiro Monteiro Nitschke has extensive experience in arbitration proceedings, evident market presence, and recognition by peers and arbitrators, in addition to being an exceptional technical talent.’
‘We are satisfied with the firm’s service, considering the technical quality, assertiveness in returns, and especially the availability and readiness to assist with relevant topics, even when there is an urgent need.’
‘Tozzini Freire is an excellent firm with excellent professionals. A serious and ethical team, which has my trust and has done nothing to shake it. It is comprised of high-level partners who know the company and who add immense value to our business.’
Key clients
Claro
Facebook Serviços Online do Brasil
Starlink Brazil Serviços de Internet
Banco Santander
Banco do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul
Banco BMG
Eletrobras CGT Eletrosul
CPFL Energia
Rumo
Braskem
SQM Salar
Motul Brasil Lubrificantes
Ford Motors Company Brasil
Fras-Le
SPAL Indústria Brasileira de Bebidas
Lojas Renner
Sodexo Comercial do Brasil
Sport Club Internacional
Work highlights
- Advised Banrisul on an action regarding a contract entered into with the Municipality of Porto Alegre involving a financing of R$120m for urban mobility projects.
- Represented Condomínio Landell in a property repossession lawsuit regarding the ground where Porto Alegre airport was built.
- Representing Claro in incidents of resolution of repetitive lawsuits filed before the Court of Justice of the State of Rio Grande do Sul to challenge the legality of a digital platform that allows consumers to wipe out their debts and the possibility of negotiating expired debts.
Veirano Advogados
With expertise in civil, business, and commercial litigation, as well as experience handling regulatory matters and arbitration proceedings, the dispute resolution practice at Veirano Advogados is capable of handling high-value and complex cases involving cross-border issues. The group is singled out for its experience in representing clients from a range of industries - including energy, agribusiness, and construction - in disputes arising from M&A agreements and business contracts. Litigation and arbitration expert Filipe Scherer Oliveira co-leads the team and has deep experience leading contractual disputes, public civil actions, and arbitrations. Alongside Oliveira, Mauro Hiane de Moura co-heads the practice and concentrates on administrative and public law disputes; he was notably promoted to partner in March 2023. Other key names in the group include associates Lucas Terres de Oliveira, João Marcelo Conceição, and Cassiane Wendling.
Practice head(s):
Filipe Scherer Oliveira; Mauro Hiane de Moura
Other key lawyers:
Lucas Terres de Oliveira; João Marcelo Conceição; Cassiane Wendling
Testimonials
‘The firm stands out for its technical quality, assertiveness in returns, and readiness to respond to the company’s demands.’
‘They listen to the client, provide multiple strategic solutions, and always think two steps ahead. They are mindful of the client’s needs and always show a proactive attitude and approach. They have hard-working lawyers who do the best for their clients.’
‘I particularly recommend Filipe Scherer Oliveira. He is an outstanding lawyer who is very pleasant to work with. He has a winning attitude and does his best to achieve his goals.’
‘Personalised service that inspires confidence, with professionals with high legal knowledge. In addition to having an excellent infrastructure, its services are of superior quality.’
‘From what I could infer, all Veirano’s team is of high quality. But it is worth highlighting professionals such as Filipe Sherer Oliveira, who with legal knowledge, availability and confidence, seek a solution to the issues presented to them.’
Key clients
China Unicom
Dana Indústrias
Passaredo Transportes Aéreos
Diaverum Brazil
Rappi Brasil Intermediações de Negócios
Clariant
CropLife Brasil
Yara Fertilizantes
Associação Brasileira de Defensivos Pós-Patente
Sindicato Nacional da Indústria de Produtos para Defesa Vegetal
WestRock
99 Tecnologia
Borrachas Vipal
Be8 Energy
Philip Morris
Work highlights
- Acted for SACE Spa. in a case before the Rio Grande do Sul Court of Appeals against CEEE-D, CEEE-G andCEEE-T about the construction of a power plant.
- Represented Yara Fertilizantes in a public civil action.
- Advised China Unicom on a case regarding the Brazilian Internet Bill.
Andrade Maia Advogados
Andrade Maia Advogados has deep experience acting before the regional and superior courts, showcasing strength in class actions, liability claims, and arbitration proceedings on behalf of clients from the technology, automotive, energy, and infrastructure sectors. The practice is also proficient in compensation claims, debt recovery, and regulatory disputes. Julio Cesar Goulart Lanes and Otávio Luiz Verdi Motta are both frequently seen in the team’s most complex private law disputes. Fabrício Costa Pozatti is active in disputes involving public entities and corporate contracts, while Fábio Cardoso Machado is a name to note for the sanitation, construction, and healthcare sectors. Carolina De Azevedo Altafini Brody handles both private and public law conflicts and Maria Teresa Bernhardt Palmeiro specialises in consumer litigation.
Practice head(s):
Júlio Cesar Goulart Lanes; Otávio Luiz Verdi Motta; Fabrício Pozatti; Fábio Cardoso Machado; Carolina Azevedo Altafini; Maria Teresa Bernhardt Palmeiro
Other key lawyers:
Diego Geraldo; Diogo Alvarenga Saraiva
Testimonials
‘Diego Geraldo deserves a special mention for the diligence with which he works, in addition to his extensive technical knowledge.’
‘They are technical, agile and know the local market very well. They have great relationships, are easy to deal with and extremely competent.’
‘Fábio Cardoso Machado is a reference in strategic cases. He is extremely technical and diligent. I also highlight Diego Geraldo who is professional, very technical, attentive, and skilful.’
Key clients
Companhia Riograndense de Saneamento
Aegea Saneamento e Participações
General Motors do Brasil
Jaguar Land Rover
Uber Tecnologia do Brasil
Yara Fertilizantes
Unimed Porto Alegre
Mercado Livre
Lojas Renner
Lojas Colombo
Rotta Ely Constyruções e Incorporações
Grupo Quinto Andar
Sensedata Tecnologia
Associação Hospitalar Moinhos de Vento
Claro
Aeromot Aeronaves e Motores
Concessionária Estadual de Energia Elétrica
Fundação Projeto Pescar
Nubank Pagamentos
Work highlights
- Represented Aegea Saneamento in legal proceedings that were preventing the signing of the privatisation contract for Corsan.
- Representing Concessionária Estadual de Energia Elétrica in multiple claims initiated by the Court of Appeals of Rio Grande do Sul, seeking to establishing how soon electricity distribution companies must re-establish the supply of electricity to consumers interrupted by climatic events.
- Representing Concessionária Estadual de Energia Elétrica in a class action seeking to compel the company to re-establish the supply of electricity to consumers which was interrupted by a storm which occurred on 16th January 2024, affecting several cities of Rio Grande do Sul, as well as to compel the company to compensate consumers for damages by means of a summary and simplified out-of-court procedure.
Berger, Simões, Plastina & Zouvi Advogados
The civil litigation department at Berger, Simões, Plastina & Zouvi Advogados has extensive experience acting in commercial disputes, civil liability lawsuits, collective actions, and consumer actions before the state, federal, and small claims courts. The capability of the group to handle a variety of litigation and arbitration proceedings has amassed it a growing client roster, featuring names from the agribusiness, energy, infrastructure, and automotive segments. Leading the practice is Pablo Berger, who is adept in judicial and administrative litigation.
Practice head(s):
Pablo Berger
Testimonials
‘They know the client’s business model like no one else. Accessible, agile, and very up-to-date on new legal topics.’
‘A firm with extremely personalised service, meticulous service and a focus on client service.’
‘Pablo Berger – Extensive knowledge and experience in dispute resolution, he is a detailed and innovative lawyer.’
Key clients
Araupel
SMEG
DGE Soluções Renováveis
Arrozeira Bom Jesus
Soluções Integradas Verdes Vales
Sultécnica Indústria Mecânica
Kallopolli Com. de Alimentos
Thesan Comércio de Estruturas para Energia Solar
ZZAB Comércio de Calçados
Warren Brasil
Work highlights
- Representing Araupel in a dispute with Citibank US regarding commercial terms and international accounts.
- Assisting SMEG with lawsuits regarding judicial collection actions.
- Representing Warren Brasil in multiple lawsuits claiming investments made in a company acquired by Warren.
Gerson Branco Advogados
The dispute resolution team at Gerson Branco Advogados concentrates on litigation and arbitral proceedings arising from M&A, corporate, contractual, bankruptcy, construction, and consumer disputes. The practice attracts instructions from clients operating in a wide range of sectors, including agribusiness, financial services, and retail. Co-leading the group are Gerson Luiz Carlos Branco, Flaviana Rampazzo Soares, and Diogo Merten Cruz – Branco and Soares are noted for their expertise in arbitration and litigation, while Cruz specialises in corporate and contract law, as well as bankruptcy and corporate reorganisations.
Practice head(s):
Gerson Luiz Carlos Branco; Flaviana Rampazzo Soares; Diogo Merten Cruz
Other key lawyers:
Eduardo Siqueira Néri; Lenine Munari Mariano da Rocha
Testimonials
‘Gerson Branco stands out for the quality of services provided, which is achieved by the dynamism of the entire team, agility, and extensive knowledge.’
‘Access to partners, efficiency, speed, and education are hallmarks of the firm.’
‘The firm stands out for its outstanding technical capacity and commitment to offering the client the best solution with the lowest risk. We feel truly important and realise that our problems are handled with care and attention by a highly qualified team. The responsibility and commitment of the team also deserves to be highlighted.’
‘I recommend Lenine Munari Mariano da Rocha and Gerson Luiz Carlos Branco in particular for their technical quality, business knowledge, legal strategies, and attentive service, providing quick, complete and safe responses to our demands.’
‘The team of lawyers is made up of highly qualified and experienced professionals, with extensive knowledge in various areas of law. This expertise allows the firm to offer effective legal solutions adapted to the specific needs of each client. Furthermore, the firm stands out for its proactive approach and the genuine relationships it establishes with clients. Rather than simply responding to legal demands, the team seeks to anticipate clients’ needs and provide strategic guidance to help them achieve their business and legal objectives. This commitment to client service results in a relationship of trust and lasting partnership.’
‘Gerson Luiz Carlos Branco is known for being extremely attentive to client needs and concerns. He prioritises transparent communication, a deep understanding of objectives, and the creation of personalised legal solutions that meet the specific needs of each client. His customer-centric approach results in strong trusting relationships.’
Key clients
Dakota Group
Portocred S. A. Crédito, Financiamento e Investimento
BP Empreendimentos Imobiliários
Raiz Educação
Cerealle Tecnologia em Alimentos
Granjas 4 Irmãos
Encorp Engenharia e Construções
Serra Morena Corretora
AGM Operadora Portuária
Empresa de Trens Urbanos de Porto Alegre
Work highlights
- Represented Portocred in a challenge to court precedents concerning the use of market average rates in money lending contracts.
- Represented Dakota in a matter regarding a tax fine.
- Represented Raiz in a lawsuit involving previous and current shareholders and directors from Colégio Leonardo da Vinci.
Rossi, Maffini, Milman & Grando Advogados
With expertise in contentious matters regarding business and entrepreneurship ventures and contract enforcements, Rossi, Maffini, Milman & Grando Advogados is a popular choice for an array of clients - including players from the healthcare, financial services, entertainment, media, and infrastructure sectors - seeking advice on dispute resolution. The group is jointly overseen by founding partner and civil law specialist Fabio Milman, founding partner and public law expert Rafael Maffini, and corporate law and dispute resolution authority Guilherme Bier Barcelos. Raphael Jadão notably joined the team as partner from Souto Correa Advogados in March 2023.
Practice head(s):
Fabio Milman; Rafael Maffini; Guilherme Bier Barcelos
Other key lawyers:
Konrado Krindges; Ana Caroline Braun; Raphael Jadão
Testimonials
‘The team is proactive, quick, responsive, and always meets our expectations.’
‘Konrado Krindges has extensive experience in complex matters and is active in decisions.’
‘Multidisciplinary firm that meets all our demands.’
‘We had an international dispute in a market that we were not used to operating in, and we were well advised by the team. They formed an excellent partnership with us and are a very interesting firm in terms of diversity.’
‘An absolutely qualified team that absorbs the most specific details about a given dispute in play, transforming these details into important strategies. They provide unique services and demonstrate prestige and attention to clients. In relation to the legal market, this is the firm’s biggest differentiator, namely, the service coupled with the technical quality of the professionals.’
‘In particular, I draw the attention of partner Raphael Jadão who is always very attentive to all the details and delivers work above my expectations. Raphael always has an effective strategy for the various obstacles faced by clients, in addition to being extremely responsible within the agreed deadlines. Raphael not only seeks to understand the legal aspects, but also to know the business in depth, which in our opinion brings a greater chance of success in the demands.’
Key clients
XP Investimentos
Andrade Gutierrez
AEGEA Saneamento e Participações
Fleury
Multiplan
Banco de Lage Landen Brasil
FoodChain ID
Grupo RBS – Zero Hora
Iguatemi – Empresa de Shopping Center
SPE Holding Beira-Rio
Enerfin do Brasil Sociedade de Energia
Amvian Indústria e Comércio de Peças Automotivas
Marcopolo
SLC Agrícola
DC SET Shows e Entretenimento
Ambiental Metrosul Concessionária de Saneamento SPE
Opus Assessoria e Promoções Artísticas
Arauco Indústria de Painéis
Be8
Sindicato dos Hospitais e Clínicas de Porto Alegre
Work highlights
- Representing AEGEA Saneamento in disputes regarding the company’s valuation.
- Representing Arado Empreendimentos Imobiliários in a dispute regarding the nullity of a regulation which was enacted to modify the urban plan of the city of Porto Alegre and enable a venture.
- Representing XP Investimentos in multiple disputes in which claimants complained of negotiations made in the capital markets in their names.