Noted for its ‘excellent organisational structure’, Franco Leutewiler Henriques Advogados (FLH Advogados) offers strategic litigation services - covering credit recovery, damage claims and contract terminations - to a diverse client roster. The team is sought out by players from a range of industries, including financial services, energy, infrastructure and construction. Agribusiness specialist Nancy Gombossy de Melo Franco oversees the department with Thiago Soares Gerbasi, who regularly handles disputes concerning commodities transactions, rural leases and logistics. Also at the helm of the practice is Aline Dias, a key port of call for credit recovery, corporate and investment disputes, and Guilherme Moura, who focuses on commercial and civil claims in several regulated sectors.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘FLH Advogados has an excellent organisational structure. The work is organised and coordinated in such a way that the team can efficiently meet the needs of clients. Among several elements that differentiate the firm from others, what stands out most is the service provided by its partners, associates and collaborators, especially in situations where emergency assistance is needed to deal with urgent issues.'

  • ‘The most prominent professional on the team is Thiago Soares Gerbasi who stands out for his knowledge and experience in agribusiness litigation.'

  • ‘The FLH team that assists us in the processes is extremely competent. Always attentive, available and updated on all topics and theses. In addition, they always bring new ideas for action to cases and conflicts, which is very important for the success of the demands. We only have praise for the entire team!'

  • ‘I understand that the firm's best asset is its pro-business outlook. Not only is the technical legal aspect excellent, but the care taken with business matters draws a lot of attention.'

  • ‘Nancy Gombossy De Melo Franco has a strategic and business vision that distinguishes her from her competitors. Her most valued qualities are technique, business vision, and knowledge of the agribusiness sector.'

  • ‘The team is highly committed and is ever available, even in comparison to peers.’

Key clients

  • ADM do Brasil Ltda.
  • COFCO International
  • Eurochem Fertilizantes Tocantins
  • Nordex Energy
  • Raízen Group
  • Louis Dreyfus Company Group
  • Gavilon do Brasil Comércio de Produtos Agrícolas Ltda.
  • Banco BTG Pactual Group
  • Nubank
  • Campo Rico Fertilizer Solutions
  • Marcopolo S.A.
  • Novaagri Infra-Estrutura de Armazenagem e Escoamento Agrícola (Toyota do Brasil Company)
  • Banco Ourinvest S.A
  • FS Bioenergia
  • Jones Day
  • Syngenta Proteção de Cultivos Ltda. and Syngenta Seeds Ltda.
  • Nutrien Group
  • Viterra Brasil S.A.
  • Tuberfil Indústria e Comércio de Tubos Ltda.
  • Amaggi Group

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Nancy Gombossy De Melo Franco, Thiago Soares Gerbasi, Aline Dias, Guilherme Moura