Areosa Tavares Advogados‘ dispute resolution department acts for a varied client base active in several sectors, most notably real estate, energy and financial services. The practice is especially engaged in disputes concerning debt recovery and shareholder misrepresentation. Founding partner João Carlos Areosa, who handles commercial and corporate litigation. Key support is offered by Raphael Rangel Pereira, whose areas of expertise include judicial and administrative proceedings involving contractual, commercial, consumer and real estate disputes.

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Testimonials

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  • 'The firm led by João Carlos Areosa and delivers an excellent experience to the client. The team is well prepared to act in commercial, contractual and corporate litigation, both in court and in arbitration. All the professionals have a solid academic and professional background.'
  • 'João Carlos Areosa stands out for his notable experience in complex cases involving commercial, contractual and corporate disputes. He advises clients with technique, pragmatism and assertiveness. His team is made up of extremely committed and experienced professionals, such as Raphael Rangel Pereira, Luis Felipe Campana and Rafael Guarilha Freitas.'
  • 'Personalised service and excellence in consultancy and procedural support.'

Key clients

  • Summit Global Asset Spc
  • Up Groupe Invest Participações Ltda.
  • Hypera S.A.
  • Cteep – Companhia De Transmissão De Energia Elétrica Paulista
  • V.Tal – Rede Neutra De Telecomunicação S.A.
  • Sodrugestvo Agronegócios S.A. (Aliança Agrícola do Cerrado)
  • Gazit Brasil Ltda.
  • Manfrim Industrial e Comercial Ltda.
  • General Electric do Brasil Ltda.
  • Current Iluminação do Brasil Comércio de Lâmpadas
  • GRS Arcadas Participações Ltda.
  • MS Connect Serviços Empresariais Ltda.
  • Apsen Farmacêutica S.A.
  • Patacão Distribuidora de Títulos e Valores Mobiliários Ltda. – EM LIQUIDAÇÃO EXTRA JUDICIAL
  • Grupo Bem Emergências Médicas Ltda.
  • Reverde Energia S.A.
  • Arrossensal Agropecuária e Industrial Ltda.
  • Cmetk Soluções Hospitalares Ltda.
  • Ricardo Rinkevicius (ex-managing director of Starbucks Coffee Brazil)
  • Rodrigo Scussel (Brazilian entrepreneur)
  • José Raimundo Santos de Souza (Brazilian investor)
  • Wellington Rodrigues de Melo (Brazilianinvestor and entrepreneur)
  • Minority shareholders of Smartcoat –Serviços em Revestimento S.A.
  • Ana Paula Marte
  • CM Capital Markets Distribuidora de Títulos e Valores Mobiliários Ltda.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

João Carlos Areosa

Other key lawyers

Rafael Guarilha Freitas, Raphael Rangel Pereira, Luis Felipe Campana