Azevedo Sette Advogados‘ dispute resolution team is adept at handling litigation before a range of judicial, administrative, and regulatory bodies at the state and federal levels, including the superior courts. The practice receives instructions from an impressive client roster that includes companies from the telecoms, mining, consumer goods, real estate, and tech sectors. The group’s comprehensive offering is reflected in the complementary expertise of its co-heads: João Capanema advises on litigation and arbitration cases involving civil, competition, environmental, IP, mining and real estate law; Leonardo Farinha Goulart is a key contact for automotive, mining and TMT clients engaged in contentious matters; Felipe Moraes focuses on arbitration and mediation involving infrastructure, construction, energy and corporate disputes; and Marcos Augusto Leonardo Ribeiro is the go-to for restructuring and insolvency mandates.
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Testimonials
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- 'They provide personalised service with direct access to partners. Legal proceedings, even those on a large scale, are handled with a bespoke, case-by-case approach that leads to viable strategies. The team is highly capable and demonstrates strong technical competence. They also maintain a professional and constructive approach with opposing parties, always seeking a settlement even during the judicial phase.'
- 'Leonardo Farinha Goulart provides close client service, demonstrating high technical and strategic capacity. He possesses a deep and thorough understanding of the cases handled by the firm, proposing strategies that aim to achieve the best results for the client.'
- 'Azevedo Sette is a nationally recognised firm, and we have complete confidence in them. They are always responsive and attend to our needs in a timely manner.'
- 'Partner Marcos Augusto Leonardo Ribeiro clearly explains our different alternatives and strategies, aligning procedural and arbitration approaches with our corporate and business interests. He conveys a great sense of confidence and demonstrates a strong command of the situations we require him to handle.'
- 'The firm demonstrates high technical knowledge and excellence in its service. A key differentiator is the direct involvement and expertise of the partners.'
- 'The ability to combine quality and cost, as well as the care and excellence in service provided by partner Leonardo Farinha in client service.'
Key clients
- Anglo American Minério de Ferro Brasil
- Daimler (Mercedes Benz)
- RHI Magnesita
- Mineração Morro do Ipê
- Vale S/A
- Andrade Gutierrez Engenharia
- Samarco Mineração S/A
- Mip Engenharia
- Jaguar Mining Inc e Mineração Serras do Oeste
- Grupo Energisa
- Aliança Geração de Energia S/A
- Transmissora Aliança de Energia Eletrica (Taesa)
Work highlights
Represented Anglo Amrican in a complex mediation led by the Self-Composition Center of the Public Prosecutor's Office of the State of Minas Gerais - COMPOR, which resulted in an agreement to settle the Public Civil Action that discussed the company's financial contribution to the renovation of the penitentiary in the municipality of Conceição do Mato Dentro.
Represented Samarco Mineração S/A in tax enforcement proceedings and annulment actions involving the Brazilian Institute of the Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (IBAMA).
Lawyers
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Practice head
João Capanema; Leonardo Farinha Goulart; Marcos Augusto Leonardo Ribeiro; Felipe Moraes
Other key lawyers
Fernando Antônio Rodrigues; Fernanda Carvalho Ribeiro; Lucielly Matos Oliveira