Highly active in the real estate, financial and IT industries, the litigation department at Brasília-based Carneiros Advogados continues to grow with the arrival of Carlos Alberto Rosal de Ávila as partner; he joined from Gustavo Tepedino Advogados in April 2023, bringing a wealth of experience in litigation before the superior courts. The team is led by founding partner Rafael Carneiro, who is active in judicial and administrative proceedings. Felipe Santos Corrêa continues to operate in strategic cases heard before the superior courts.
Testimonials
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- 'Technical capacity and knowledge of national courts.'
- 'Rafael Carneiro - lawyer with extensive knowledge of the arguments to be presented before the higher courts.'
Key clients
- Confederação Brasileira de Volei
- Inframerica Concessionaria Do Aeroporto
Work highlights
- Advising Engenharia e Geração de Energia on an enforcement action against Heinz arising from a mutual rescission of a services contract between the parties.
- Defending Consulfac in an appeal before the STJ related to an enforcement action filed by the estate of Banco BVA over bank credit notes issued by the client.