‘Distinguished by its legal and ethical competence’, Andrade GC Advogados is noted for its wealth of experience in complex contentious matters. Typical mandates include labour disputes, tax litigation, and proceedings before government bodies, but the team is also well placed to assist with corporate law matters. Though a popular choice for manufacturers based in the Manaus Free Trade Zone, the group is especially sought out by developers and construction companies engaged in real estate transactions. Armando Cláudio Dias Dos Santos Júnior oversees the labour group and is a key contact for trade union negotiations and social security issues. Noted for her expertise in civil litigation, Carolina Ribeiro Botelho leads the corporate practice and is recommended for contractual disputes, class actions and consumer law matters. Keyth Yara Pontes Pina manages the public law team and covers tax matters and administrative proceedings. Another key name is founding partner Germano Costa Andrade, whose practice spans commercial contracts, litigation and tax benefits.
Testimonials
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'The firm is distinguished by its legal and ethical competence above all else. The process control system is quite comprehensive, and we can collect information from different angles.’
‘Germano Andrade stands out for his deep knowledge of corporate and real estate law; we trust his analysis and opinions.'
Key clients
- Samsung
- Construtora Capital
Work highlights
- Acted in the defence of several companies established in the Manaus Free Trade Zone that suffered losses due to the strike of the auditors of the Customs Department of the Port and Airport of Manaus in 2022.
- Represented Samsung Eletrônica da Amazônia and Sociedade de Desenvolvimento Cultural do Amazonas - SODECAM in several infraction notices issued by SEMEF - Finance Department of Manaus/AM for the non-collection of ISSQN - Tax on Services of Any Nature on behalf of the City Hall of Manaus/AM.