‘Highly qualified firm' Madrona Fialho Advogados’ arbitration department is active in several regulated sectors, including energy, healthcare, construction and banking. The team represents clients in a range of complex mandates, offering expertise in post-M&A and contractual claims, along with public law and infrastructure-related disputes. The team is jointly led by Fábio Alem and João Carlos Toledo, both of whom are highly experience in corporate and M&A disputes, especially in the energy, construction and infrastructure sectors, with Alem also advising on bankruptcy-related conflicts. Leonardo Canabrava is skilled in high-value domestic and international arbitrations, with notable expertise in the energy, mining, and logistics sectors. Leonardo Birchal focuses on arbitration proceedings involving M&A, infrastructure projects, and corporate issues.
Testimonials
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‘Highly qualified firm in the areas in which it operates, with personalised and highly technical service.’
‘The team is extremely prepared, available and polite. They are able to assist us even under the tightest deadlines, providing security in defining strategies. They are detail-oriented and, even though they are a law firm, they handle intra-corporate communications very well.’
‘Leonardo Birchal and Leonardo Canabrava are extremely prepared lawyers, with academic training that stands out from the ordinary. They are polite, handle intra-corporate communication very well and dedicate themselves diligently to the demands sent to the firm, regardless of the complexity or deadline.'
'A very good ability to read the people involved, which allows for very high assertiveness in negotiations.’
‘Fábio Alem was very available and had a very expressive and assertive reading of those involved.'
‘Both the Madrona firm and the partner Fábio Alem have notable knowledge and experience in the area. Fábio and his team are punctual, with in-depth knowledge of legislation, procedures and the market.'
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Fábio Alem, João Carlos Toledo, Leonardo Birchal, Leonardo Canabrava