Siqueira Castro – Advogados’ dispute resolution practice is regarded for handling actions related to debt collections, white-collar crime, and contractual and shareholder disputes. The group’s growing client roster is made up of companies from a range of industry sectors, including agribusiness, banking, and technology. Marina Araujo Lopes heads the Brasília practice and focuses on business litigation before the higher courts; she is also recognised for her knowledge of civil, administrative, and regulatory law.
Testimonials
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‘The team stands out in the national legal market for a unique combination of attributes that solidify its position as one of the main law firms in Brazil. With a highly qualified team specialised in various areas of law, Siqueira Castro offers an excellent service, marked by personalised clientattention and the incessant search for innovative and effective solutions to the legal challenges faced by its clients.’
‘The group's proven ability to achieve positive results in complex cases is a reflection of the deep technical knowledge and tireless dedication of its professionals.’
Key clients
- Instituto Brasileiro de Petróleo e Gás
- Indaiá Brasil Águas Minerais
Work highlights
- Representing Companhia Distribuidora de Gás do Rio de Janeiro in a civil action filed by the Federal Attorney’s Office seeking the sum of R$300m, correspondent to the amount of credit granted by the IRS in favour of the client in 2003 by a decision revoked in 2005 and the prohibition to contract with the public administration.
- Representing Federação das Empresas de Transporte de Passageiro do Estado do Rio de Janeiro in two representations of unconstitutionality.