Owing to its full-service structure, the arbitration practice at Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados is skilled at advising on a range of local and cross-jurisdictional disputes, including those pertaining to the financial services, energy, real estate, TMT and construction industries. The team has a strong track record in arbitral mandates involving shareholder, investment, and contractual disputes. Eliane Cristina Carvalho directs the arbitration practice, employing her extensive experience in civil, commercial and corporate disputes in the resolution of complex contentious matters. With extensive experience in civil liability, contractual and restructuring disputes, Gisela Ferreira Mation is seen with great regularity in arbitral proceedings concerning the oil and gas, construction and energy sectors. In addition, associates Leandro Felix and Antonia Quintella de Azambuja are routinely engaged in domestic and international proceedings arising from post-M&A conflicts and shareholder liabilities.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘It is a team of absolute excellence, with very present ethical practices. The professionals are technically prepared, extremely educated and tend to deal very well with cases of relevant complexity.'

  • ‘It is a privilege to have the assistance of Gisela Ferreira Mation and Antonia Quintella de Azambuja. The friendly and confident way in which they handle the issues under their care is noteworthy. Gisela, in addition to her individual capacity, stands out for her team organisation and talent development.'

Key clients

  • International Finance Corporation - IFC

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Eliane Cristina Carvalho

Other key lawyers

Gisela Ferreira Mation, Leandro Felix, Antonia Quintella de Azambuja