The 2023 merger between Madrona Advogados and Fialho Salles has established Madrona Fialho Advogados as a powerhouse in Minas Gerais. The dispute resolution practice offers advice and representation in an array of litigation and arbitration mandates. Its broad expertise earned the practice a far-reaching client base, predominantly consisting of companies from the construction, sanitation, education, technology, and steel industries. Érico Andrade, who is noted for his experience in public law and infrastructure-related disputes, jointly oversees the group with Leonardo Birchal, 'an extremely prepared lawyer' who advises on litigation and arbitration in the energy, infrastructure, mining and construction sectors, and Leonardo Canabrava, who leads the arbitration team. Another active member of the group is associate Breno Vaz, who is particularly skilled at defending manufacturing companies in high-stakes litigation.
Testimonials
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‘Exceptional, precise, and technical service with complete and detailed advice, as well as in-depth knowledge, including at doctrinal and jurisprudential levels beyond what was expected. The work product is also of exceptional quality, demonstrating the zeal and care of the entire team.’
‘Leonardo Birchal is an extremely prepared lawyer, with academic training that stands out from the ordinary. He is polite, handles intra-corporate communication very well and dedicates himself diligently to the demands sent to the firm, regardless of the complexity or deadline.’
‘Leonardo Canabrava is extremely prepared and dedicated to the demands sent to the firm, regardless of the complexity or deadline. He is polite, handles intra-corporate communication very well and is very confident when making decisions.’
‘Madrona Fialho is an example of excellence and innovation in the legal space. Its team, made up of highly qualified professionals who demonstrate a unique understanding of the laws, always with a creative and effective approach. The commitment to ethics and integrity is remarkable, reflecting a standard of excellence in all its actions.’
‘Leonardo Canabrava is an outstanding professional in his field. His legal acumen and ability to navigate complex issues with apparent ease are truly impressive. His ability to combine technical knowledge with a pragmatic approach is a valuable asset to his clients, colleagues and the legal field as a whole.’
‘The team led by partner Leonardo Birchal acts extremely carefully, with high quality in the analysis and diagnosis of disputes, preparation and guidance in negotiation and procedural strategies and in confronting of complex disputes. Birchal always has relevant knowledge of the topics in which he advocates, in addition to a complete and confident command of the legal instruments available.’
‘Leonardo Birchal develops high quality, technical, detailed, and always objective law. He is a lawyer with excellent command of the topics in which he works, especially in private and procedural law, and who enjoys the admiration and respect of his peers and the market.’
Key clients
- ArcelorMittal do Brasil
- Usiminas - Usina Siderúrgicas De Minas Gerais
- Boston Electrometallurgical Corporation
- BRK Ambiental
- Aega Saneamento
- Inima Brasil
- Associação Brasileira das Empresas Estaduais de Saneamento
- Associação Brasileira das Concessionárias Privadas de Serviços Públicos de Água e Esgoto
- Oeci Engenharia e Construção
- Andrade Gutierrez Engenharia
- Construtora Barbosa Mello
- Empresa Construtora Brasil
- Construtora Barbosa Mello
- Mascarenhas, Barbosa, Roscoe Construções
- Hap Engenharia
- Walm BH Engenharia
- Mohallem Engenharia
- Parex Engenharia
- Via Magna Construções e Empreendimentos
- Snef Serviços e Montagens
- Aliança Geração de Energia
- NEC Operações e Participações em Engergia
- EDP Energias do Brasil
- Auren Comercializadora de Energia
- Axxiom Soluções Tecnológicas
- Montreal Informática
- Lenovo Tecnologia
- SumUp Soluções de Pagamento Brasil
- Cogna Educação
- Inspira Mudança Participações
- Inspira Mudança Participações
- Marista Group
- Unicred Central MG Cooperativa Central de Economia e Crédito Mútuo dos Profissionais da Saúde de Nível Superior e Outros Segmentos de Crédito do Estado de Minas Gerais
- Transagro
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Érico Andrade, Leonardo Birchal, Leonardo Canabrava