Highlighted for its ‘very high technical quality and attention to detail’, Souto Correa Advogados shines in a variety of arbitration mandates, ranging from contractual and shareholder conflicts to post-M&A disputes. The team is active in several industries, but sees its most prominent cases in the energy, retail and automotive sectors. Described as a ’market leader’ for his ‘impeccable technical quality’, Guilherme Rizzo Amaral directs the practice with his extensive experience in arbitral proceedings, particularly those arising out of construction, post-M&A and shareholder conflicts. Jorge Cesa Ferreira da Silva is proficient in judicial litigation and arbitration matters, while Luis Alberto Peretti acts as counsel for various multinational clients in international arbitrations relating to infrastructure projects and corporate transactions. Laura Ghitti frequently advises on contentious matters in the infrastructure, construction and concessions sectors. Rafael Francisco Alves joined from MAMG Advogados in April 2024.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Quality of the arbitration team, under the leadership of Guilherme Rizzo Amaral, with excellent added value for the fees charged.’
‘Guilherme Rizzo Amaral is one of the best lawyers in the market for international arbitrations, both commercial and construction, with excellent public speaking and technical knowledge.’
‘Very high technical quality and attention to detail. With an intentional profile and ability to work on contentious matters in multiple languages and jurisdictions.’
‘Guilherme Rizzo Amaral - Certainly one of the most combative lawyers in the country. He is prepared and his dedication is materialised in hours of studying the case documents. This places him ahead of many partners from other firms, who often do not have the same availability.'
‘One of the best arbitration practices in the country! Incomparable technical quality. Impeccable client service.'
‘Guilherme Rizzo Amaral is a market leader: impeccable technical quality, vast practical experience, refined commercial sense and perfect client service.’
‘Souto Correa is an exceptional firm with a vast history of success. Its partners are very technical, excellent strategists, fierce and excellent negotiators. For difficult and complex cases, with many details, Souto Correa is my first and strongest recommendation. The firm stands out from others due to its ability to serve with genuine interest, with an elegance beyond the standards, always attentive to the relevant details of the case, and with outstanding technical knowledge.'
‘Special mention should be made of partners Luís Alberto Peretti, a lawyer who combines sharp intelligence with a very refined and elegant approach. Luís is brilliant, a rising star. He will soon become one of the greatest arbitration and litigation lawyers in Brazil.'
Key clients
- Beiqi Foton Motor Co., Ltd.
- Foton Motor do Brasil Vendas Ltda.
Work highlights
- Represented Foton China in a lawsuit, arguing jurisdictional issues and defending against FAB's claims.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Guilherme Rizzo Amaral