Franco Leutewiler Henriques Advogados (FLH Advogados)
‘Formed by lawyers, who are technical, committed and focused on the client’, Franco Leutewiler Henriques Advogados (FLH Advogados) is regularly engaged by companies in the infrastructure, construction, energy and financial sectors for its proficiency in strategic litigation, including domestic and multi-jurisdictional cases. Agribusiness clients regularly seek Nancy Gombossy de Melo Franco’s representation in sector-specific disputes. This is also a particular area of focus for Thiago Soares Gerbasi, who is noted for his vast experience in proceedings concerning the purchase and sale of commodities, rural leasing and logistics. Aline Dias, whose specialisms also include arbitration and mediation, is another name to note for litigation. With strong credentials in civil, commercial and administrative claims, Guilherme Moura was promoted to the partnership in January 2023.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The firm has excellent professionals with technical knowledge of the subject; they serve the client on time and to their satisfaction. They are assertive and punctual, and anticipate problems. They keep the client updated on all progress of the case and project. They are exceptional business partners.'
- ‘FLH is a firm formed by lawyers who are technical, committed and focused on the client.’
- 'Thiago Gerbasi and Aline Dias are the professionals we rely on for complex legal discussions involving pre-litigation and litigation; they are always ready to give an in-depth opinion based on the most up-to-date context of the discussion.'
- ‘The firm’s engagement in the processes is exceptional, in addition to its knowledge of the law, its skill and experience in court are memorable. Also noteworthy is the team's market knowledge.'
Key clients
- ADM do Brasil
- Cofco International
- Eurochem Fertilizantes Tocantins
- Nordex Energy
- Raízen Group
- Louis Dreyfus Company Group
- Gavilon do Brasil Comércio de Produtos Agrícolas
- Banco BTG Pactual Group
- NuInvest Corretora de Valores
- Campo Rico Fertilizer Solutions
- FMC Química do Brasil
- CGG Trading
- Novaagri Infra-Estrutura De Armazenagem E Escoamento Agrícola (Toyota do Brasil Company)
- Açúcar E Álcool Oswaldo Ribeiro De Mendonça Ltda. (Usina Colorado)
- Central Energética Morrinhos
- FS Bioenergia
- Jones Day
- Syngenta Proteção de Cultivos Ltda.
- Syngenta Seeds
- Nutrien Group
- Viterra Brasil
- Tuberfil Indústria e Comércio de Tubos
- Amaggi Group
Work highlights
- Represents CJ International Brasil Comercial Agrícola in four lawsuits involving the termination of agreements with one of the largest railway logistics operators in Brazil.
- Acts for Marcopolo and Volare in a lawsuit arising from the termination of a vehicle distribution agreement entered into with Rüdiger Caminhões e Ônibus.
- Acting for Grafite Fotos e Fotolitos in a lawsuit against Libbs Farmacêutica.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Nancy Gombossy de Melo Franco, Thiago Soares Gerbasi, Aline Dias