Led by founding partners Sergio Mannheimer and Tomaz Lyra, Mannheimer, Perez E Lyra Advogados‘ arbitration department routinely acts for clients from an array of industries – such as construction, infrastructure and real estate - but is especially active in the energy and financial industries. As such, the team is active in various corporate and contractual cases, including shareholder and post-M&A disputes. Mannheimer and Lyra are both highly active in commercial arbitrations in the oil and gas, energy, construction and infrastructure sectors. São Paulo-based Marcela Levy draws on her prior professional experience in the US to advise on international arbitral proceedings. Fernanda Aviz is another name to note for domestic and cross-border matters. Ricardo Ramalho Almeida focuses on commercial disputes.
Testimonials
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‘An excellent firm, made up of lawyers with the highest technical quality, concerned with the result, proactive in suggesting solutions. They are also distinguished by their commitment to the client.’
‘Without a doubt, the technical knowledge of lawyers combined with the ability to communicate globally with any entity, without language or geographic barriers, makes them stand ou.’
Key clients
- Pirelli
- Construtora Queiroz Galvão (currently called Alya Construtora)
Work highlights
- Represented Regina Festas in a post-M&A arbitration involving discussions over earn-out, representations and the effects of the Covid pandemic.
- Represented Soltec in the resolution of a dispute in the solar energy sector through mediation following the filing of an arbitration.