Latin America - Brazil

Lefosse Advogados

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Led by ‘world-class attorney’ Pedro Maciel, Lefosse Advogados fields a strong arbitration team with experience in domestic and international proceedings, including under the ICC and CAM-CCBC rules. Its varied client portfolio spans Brazilian and foreign companies operating in a wide array of industries, covering construction, energy, retail, technology and infrastructure. The team is especially well placed to advise on corporate and post-M&A arbitrations, but also handles arbitral proceedings concerning commercial contracts, concession agreements and construction projects. Diogo Ciuffo Carneiro, who attracts regular instructions from clients from the logistics, energy and construction sectors, has a wealth of experience in domestic and international arbitration. Recently promoted partner Bernardo Pires excels in M&A disputes. Julio Neves, who acts in both litigation and arbitration, joined from TozziniFreire Advogados in March 2022. Márcio Opromolla is no longer at the firm.

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  • 'Multidisciplinary team that is able to handle complex matters. Outstanding knowledge of the client and their needs, capable of predicting trends.'

  • ‘Diogo Ciuffo is able to innovate in solutions and propose the best solution for the client.'

  • ‘Pedro Maciel is a market-leader and a world-class attorney.’

  • ‘Pedro Maciel thinks outside the box, suggesting ideas that make the difference.'

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Pedro Soares Maciel