Full-service firm Queiroz Cavalcanti Advocacia offers substantial expertise across dispute resolution, labour and employment, tax, insurance, corporate, and consumer law. The firm represents a diverse clientele operating in a variety of sectors, including banking, retail, energy, automotive, insurance, telecoms, and oil and gas. Bruno Cavalcanti handles dispute resolution matters, while Carlos Harten focuses on consumer law, civil law, and corporate disputes. Leonardo Cocentino is a key contact for clients from the banking, insurance, pension, beverage, telecoms and oil and gas spaces Leonardo Maciel is skilled in corporate and commercial mandates, often advising on contracts, corporate governance and M&A.
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Testimonials
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- 'Excellent firm with a large and qualified team. The financial department runs smoothly.'
- 'Carlos Harten serves us well, in addition to Leonardo Cocentino.'
- 'Queiroz Cavalcanti Advocacia, headquartered in Recife, has established itself as one of the leading national references in the management of mass litigation, combining scale, technical quality, and innovation. With a highly professionalised structure and a focus on efficiency, the firm stands out for its ability to handle large volumes of cases without losing individualised and strategic care for each demand.'
- 'Beyond its technical performance, Queiroz Cavalcanti is recognised for its ethical soundness, long-term vision, and the building of lasting partnerships with its clients. Its firm and sophisticated performance in mass litigation places it among the most respected law firms in Brazil, combining scale with the delivery of real legal value.'
- 'Carlos Harten is one of the leading figures at Queiroz Cavalcanti Advocacia, recognised for his intellectual elegance, technical refinement, and consistently ethical and considered stance. With a career marked by consistency and excellence, Harten combines deep legal knowledge with a rare capacity for strategic articulation, making him a reference in his areas of practice. His intelligence, coupled with clear and polished communication, makes him a respected figure both in the legal field and the business environment.'
- 'Very efficient team, with a very qualified team, produces very well-prepared pleadings and participates in strategic discussions of lawsuits.'
Key clients
- Ara Empreendimentos
- Amarante Hospitalidade
- TT Work
- Self It
- Probene Nutrition
- GL Empreendimentos
- Ale Combustiveis
- Vanguard Entretenimento Brasil Ltda.
- Credsystem
- Connectoway
Work highlights
Representing Sul América in a lawsuit that will establish health insurance coverage limits for the multidisciplinary treatment of autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
Advising Banco C6 on a high volume of consumer lawsuits challenging vehicle financing contracts.
Represented CNP Insurance in a recourse action filed by Caixa Econômica Federal (CEF) seeking reimbursement for amounts paid in public-interest lawsuits (class actions) involving public housing insurance policies.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leonardo Cocentino
Practice head
Bruno Cavalcanti; Carlos Harten; Manuela Moura
Other key lawyers
Leonardo Cocentino; Leonardo Maciel