Latin America - Brazil

Madrona Fialho Advogados

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A result of the 2023 merger between Fialho Salles Advogados and Madrona Advogados, Madrona Fialho Advogados handles a mix of domestic and cross-border arbitration matters, demonstrating particular strength in engineering, construction and corporate disputes. Leonardo Canabrava has a wealth of experience in arbitration and mediation, and often acts as arbitrator before Brazilian and international chambers. He oversees the Belo Horizonte group with Leonardo Birchal, who maintains a broad practice in dispute resolution and non-contentious matters. Also at the helm of the practice and based in São Paulo, João Carlos Toledo is a key name to note for cases involving M&A and energy supply agreements, while Fábio Alem focuses on corporate and construction disputes. Luciano Velasque Rocha is also noted.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The high technical level of the services provided makes the firm stand out.'

  • 'Fábio Além - a professional with deep technical knowledge - stands out in the team.’

  • ‘Excellent value for money. Deep analysis of issues and proposes practical solutions.’

  • ‘João Toledo is recommended.’

  • ‘Fábio Além is an experienced professional and can always make a difference.’

Key clients

  • Usina Siderúrgicas De Minas Gerais – Usiminas
  • Inspira Mudança Participações
  • Hap Engenharia
  • Sisnergy – Soluções e Sistemas Integrados
  • SPE Terminal
  • Shareholders In the Petra Group
  • BH Iluminação Pública
  • Axxiom Soluções Tecnológicas
  • Via Magna Construções e Empreendimentos
  • Mohallem Engenharia
  • LSM Participações
  • Parex Engenharia
  • Snef Energia e Telecomunicações
  • Energ Power

Work highlights

  • Acted for SPE Terminal Belo Horizonte in an arbitration involving the PPP between the client and the city of Belo Horizonte.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Leonardo Birchal, Leonardo Canabrava, João Carlos Toledo, Fabio Alem, Luciano Velasque Rocha