The dispute resolution group at Rolim Goulart Cardoso Advogados has deep experience in disputes related to automobile dealership contracts, although their expertise extends to contentious matters regarding regulatory issues, real estate and consumer law. The team has an impressive client roster – the majority of which come from the automobile sector – and its capability of dealing with high-value matters continues to attract new clients. Department leader Helvécio Franco Maia Júnior is well regarded for his expertise in litigation pertaining to franchise dealership agreements, mining contracts, consumer law, and real estate. Patrícia Piló Redig is another vital member of the group; she concentrates on disputes involving automobile distribution contracts. Redig and Luís Felipe Bernardes Sá Teles, who focuses on disputes arising from the energy, automotive, and consumer goods industries, were promoted to partners in August 2023. Associate Felipe Renault Coelho Da Silva Pereira is a notable name for his knowledge of litigation matters involving the energy and telecoms sectors, as well as antitrust and distribution contracts.
Testimonials
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‘Dedicated team with available practitioners.’
‘Helvécio and Patrícia have good procedural knowledge and expertise in Ferrari law.’
Key clients
- Stellantis Group
- Peugeot Citroën do Brasil
Work highlights
- Representing CEEE-G in a R$ 220m dispute against COPEN, an energy trading company, which started after an employee of CEEE-G, in the course of the company’s regular business, engaged in phone calls with an employee of COPEN, and discussed hypothetical prices for the eventual supply of different amounts of energy.
- Representing CPFL in a R$200m retribution appeal at the STJ.