Latin America - Brazil

Ferro, Castro Neves, Daltro & Gomide Advogados

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Singled out for the ‘technical quality’ of its team and its ‘integrity in client representation’, Ferro, Castro Neves, Daltro & Gomide Advogados has a pre-eminent reputation in arbitration, and regularly acts in some of the most high-stakes proceedings in the market. With a notable track record in representing blue-chip companies in international matters, including cases before the International Court of Arbitration (ICC), the practice excels in shareholder disputes and cases involving the construction and infrastructure sectors. Marcelo Roberto Ferro, who has a strong reputation in this sphere, has worked as counsel in a variety of cases under the rules of the ICC and UNCITRAL arising from civil, commercial, corporate and construction conflicts. He heads the group alongside Rio de Janeiro-based partner José Roberto de Castro Neves, who is devoted to litigation and arbitration. Karina Goldberg is often engaged in domestic and international cases involving contractual, commercial and corporate law, while Eduardo Pecoraro is especially active in construction and corporate disputes. Other key individuals include Natalia Mizrahi Lamas, who is based in the Rio office; Antonio Pedro de Souza, a contact for energy and oil and gas clients; and Julia Grabowsky Basto Fleichman. All named practitioners are based in São Paulo unless stated otherwise.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The firm stands out for the technical quality of the team, and the high standard of governance and integrity in client representation.’

  • ‘Marcelo Ferro is recommended for his technical expertise.'

  • 'The leadership of Marcelo Ferro is a huge selling point for this firm. Marcelo's experience is acknowledged by all in Brazil and he is an excellent lawyer. Karina Goldberg is a huge resource at FCDG and the quality of her work is admirable. Karina is a star for the future.'

Key clients

  • CA Investment (Brazil)
  • Paper Excellence
  • Eneva
  • Ambev
  • Cosan
  • Btg Pactual
  • RUMO LOGISTICA
  • Heineken
  • Eletrobras
  • Andrade Gutierrez
  • Soares Penido
  • CPFL
  • CMPC Celulose Riograndense
  • Concessionária Porto Novo
  • QUALICORP

Work highlights

  • Represented CA Investment (Brazil) in an international arbitration before the ICC against J&F and Eldorado.
  • Acted for Soares Penido Construçoes in an arbitration filed by a minority shareholder of CCR Companhia de Investimentos em Infraestrutura against the controlling shareholders, alleging damages.
  • Assisting Concessionária Porto Novo in an ICC arbitration involving the economic and financial rebalance of a PPP.

Lawyers

Leading individuals

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The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Marcelo Ferro, Jose Roberto De Castro Neves