‘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.

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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.'

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The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Fábio Alem, João Carlos Toledo, Leonardo Birchal, Leonardo Canabrava