CFGS Advogados
A ‘go-to’ firm for arbitration proceedings under ICC and CAM-CCBC rules, among others, CFGS Advogados houses a team of ‘extremely engaged and qualified lawyers’ with notable strength in disputes involving construction contracts, corporate law and shareholder conflicts. Brazilian banks, construction companies, retailers, real estate developers and private equity firms regularly turn to the arbitration department, which is jointly led by the highly regarded André De Luizi Correia, the ‘experienced’ Letícia Abdalla, Rodrigo Ribeiro Fleury, and Luís Antonio da Gama e Silva Neto. Senior associate Renata Lorenzi Iório specialises in EPC-related disputes, while Berardino Di Vecchia Neto is active in cases involving construction, corporate disputes and energy contracts.
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Testimonials
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‘CFGS exemplifies what a boutique firm should be. Strong focus and excellent knowledge combined with proactice approach and strategic acumen.’
‘André Correia and Letícia Abdalla are experienced, smart and hard-working, always keeping an eye on the client’s needs. They always deliver work of great quality and can be fully trusted with the client’s interests.’
‘Extremely engaged and qualified lawyers, with fast and efficient performance.’
'A clear vision and broad knowledge of the law. A simple and effective strategy from the beginning to the end of the case makes CFGS our go-to for arbitration.'
'André Correia is the partner we work with, and I believe he is one of the best strategic minds in the sector.'
Key clients
- GP Investments
- Grupo Pão de Açúcar
- Grupo Odebrecht
- Andrade Gutierrez Engenharia
- Banco BTG Pactual
- FLPP – Faria Lima Prime Properties
- Sapura Energy do Brasil
- HIG Capital
- Klaff Realty, LP
- Cnova
- Dotz
- Snef Energia e Telecomunicações
- Sigdo Koopers Group
- Sendas Distribuidora (Assaí Atacadista)
- Pátria Investimentos
- Rumo
Work highlights
- Assisted CNO and Andrade Gutierrez in an ICC arbitration related to the construction of one of the world’s largest hydropower plants.
- Assisted CBD in a strategic dispute arising out of a sale and leaseback deal.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
André de Luizi Correia, Rodrigo Ribeiro Fleury, Luís Antonio da Gama e Silva Neto, Letícia Abdalla