The dispute resolution practice at Perdiz de Jesus Advogados Associados is capable of handling high-value litigation matters for an increasing number of clients from various industries. Within corporate and commercial law proceedings, the team is involved in compensation claims, contractual disputes, and indemnity actions, among others. José Perdiz de Jesus leads the group and concentrates on civil and procedural litigation, representing domestic and international clients before the Brazilian higher courts, including the Supreme Federal Court and the Superior Electoral Court. Focusing on administrative and civil litigation, Rodrigo Neiva Pinheiro is noted for his expertise in appellate matters.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The firm is one of the best known in Brazil in strategic litigation before the superior courts.’

  • ‘José Perdiz's work over the last three decades has given him an excellent reputation among his peers and judges.’

  • ‘The firm works on highly complex cases, which is why it has an extremely senior team, with partners being directly involved in all cases.’

  • ‘José Perdiz de Jesus is an excellent strategist and his direct involvement in cases is essential to find creative and efficient solutions for highly complex cases.’

  • ‘Rodrigo Neiva Pinheiro has a high technical level and dominates the jurisprudence of the superior courts like few others, which makes him excellent at analysing risks and creating strategies capable of turning the tide in cases previously considered lost.’

  • ‘Isabela de Oliveira Ferreira Nascimento is an excellent professional, with great analytical skills and extensive experience in business litigation.’

Key clients

  • Itaipu Binacional
  • Globo Comunicações e Participações
  • The Brazilian Football Confederation
  • Empresa Sul-Americana de Montagens
  • Associação Mato-grossense de Plantadores de Algodão
  • Associação dos Produtores de Soja e Milho do Estado do Mato Grosso
  • Banco Cooperativo Sicoob
  • Gran Nutriz
  • Editora Globo
  • GP – Comércio de Petróleo
  • Algodoeira Zandonadi
  • Centro de Educação Superior de Brasília
  • Porto Seco
  • Lince Máquinas e Lince Veículos
  • Valence Química e Agrosoluta

Work highlights

  • Representing Itaipu before the superior courts in various lawsuits demanding compensation for losses allegedly suffered by the Brazilian construction companies represented by the Union during the construction of the binational hydroelectric power plant of Itaipu.
  • Representing Associação Mato-grossense dos Plantadores de Algodão in a case discussing the timeframe of the definition of the legal-constitutional status of tenure relations in areas of traditional indigenous occupation.
  • Represented Confederação Brasileira de Futebol before the Superior Court of Justice in a lawsuit filed with the purpose of receiving payment for damages due to the counterparty’s breach of a sponsorship contract signed by the companies.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

José Perdiz de Jesus

Other key lawyers

Rodrigo Neiva Pinheiro, Vitor Perdiz de Jesus Borba, Luanna Esselin Perdiz de Jesus, Isabela de Oliveira Ferreira Nascimento, Gabriel Nunes Mello