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Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados

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The Brasília-based dispute resolution team at Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados is routinely sought out by private pension funds and companies from regulated industries, including oil and gas, financial services, healthcare, and telecoms. Particularly known for securing wins for industry associations before the superior courts, the team is well equipped to act in administrative and judicial proceedings of national relevance. Practice head Cristiane Romano has a reputable litigation practice focusing on high-profile disputes before the Supreme Federal Court (STF), the Superior Court of Justice (STJ) and the Administrative Court of Tax Appeals (CARF). João Vitor Luke Reis, a litigation and regulatory law expert, and Diana Piatti Lobo, an administrative and judicial tax dispute specialist, are other names to note in the capital. Associate Maia Alexia Martinovich is further recommended for civil procedural and tax litigation matters.

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Key clients

  • Breitener Tambaqui
  • Breitener Jaraqui
  • Eólica Cerro Chato IV
  • Eólica Cerro Chato V
  • Eólica Cerro Chato VI
  • Eólica Cerro dos Trindade
  • Banco de Desenvolvimento da América Latina (CAF)
  • POSTALIS – Instituto de Previdência Complementar
  • FIPECq – Fundação de Previdência Privada Empregados da FINEP, do IPEA, do CNPq, do INPE e do INPA
  • Petróleo Brasileiro – Petrobras
  • Gera Maranhão
  • Fundação Sistel de Seguridade Social
  • International Health Insurance Danmark e BUPA Insurance Limited
  • INFRAMERICA Concessionaria Do Aeroporto De Brasília

Work highlights

  • Assisted Banco de Desenvolvimento da América Latina (CAF) with a citizen suit to discuss the legality of a loan contract with the municipality of Canoas and the Attorney General's Office for Federal Taxes to finance the “Canoas for All” programme.
  • Advised Breitener on four lawsuits against Amazonas Energia and Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras (Eletrobras) seeking the fulfilment of contracts and due payments.
  • Assisted FIPECq with a leading case in the private pension fund sector involving the management of public-funded pension plans.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Cristiane Romano