Valença & Associados is a powerhouse in the Fortaleza market, offering clients advice on both contentious and non-contentious matters pertaining to labour, tax, civil, consumer, environmental, and regulatory law. On the litigation front, the group has extensive experience in labour lawsuits, compensation actions, contractual disputes, tax  and social contribution disputes; its M&A and corporate capabilities are also noteworthy. André Parente focuses on strategic litigation before the superior courts on behalf of education, pharmaceutical, and infrastructure clients, while Marcio Rafael Gazzineo excels in civil litigation cases before local courts. Daniel Cidrão is the main contact at the firm for labour mandates. excels in civil litigation cases before local courts. Nelson Valença's areas of expertise include finance, tax and credit recovery, and Debora Parente Rocha is a reference for the litigation matters.

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  • 'Valença is a firm that has highly qualified partners in several areas, managing to meet all the demands of clients. The firm has a very large body of lawyers, so they always resolve demands quickly and with the expected security.'
  • 'The firm has qualified professionals and always has innovative systems to aid client service, all with the aim of facilitating the client's work and bringing satisfaction.'
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Key clients

  • Sobral & Palácio Petróleo
  • Comercial Recamonde Derivados de Petróleo
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