Lefosse Advogados
Market-leading corporates turn to the dispute resolution team at Lefosse Advogados for its capabilities in big-ticket litigation, encompassing both domestic and cross-border matters. The group is particularly noted for its ‘extensive expertise’ in corporate, commercial and contractual disputes, and is also well positioned to advise on major class actions and administrative proceedings. Pedro Maciel is a seasoned litigator, and is routinely instructed by clients from the banking, construction, energy and TMT sectors. Raphael Nehin Corrêa handles a mix of commercial, corporate, civil and financial disputes, and is singled out for his track record in judicial restructurings. The highly recommended Diogo Ciuffo Carneiro has the ‘ability to propose innovative solutions’ in the context of regulatory and business-critical disputes. Key players from the paper and pulp, energy, construction and retail spaces seek Julio Neves‘ assistance in investment and public law-related cases; Neves joined from TozziniFreire Advogados in March 2022. Other core team members include Bernardo Pires, who was welcomed to the partnership in April 2022, and Deborah Nery. Pedro Salarini left the firm in December 2023.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Multidisciplinary team that has extensive expertise, excellent knowledge of the client and their needs, and is able to predict trends and outcomes. The litigation team - Diogo Ciuffo - has an unmatched capacity to define procedural strategy.'
- 'Diogo Ciuffo meets the clients' demands in an integral manner, and has the ability to propose innovative solutions.'
- 'In-depth knowledge of the client's activities, with a sense of urgency in acting and excellent advice.'
- 'Julio Neves is one of the most brilliant lawyers we have had the opportunity to work with. His availability to serve us and the quality of his work are unquestionable differentials.'
Key clients
- Ford Motor Company Brasil
- Lesaffre do Brasil Produtos Alimentícios
- Suzano
- Organon Farmacêutica
- Sindicato Nacional da Indústria do Cimento – SNIC
- GLPA
- Elfa Medicamentos
- Magazine Luiza
- Construtora Alya
- Mantiq Investimentos
- ACSA – Airport Company of South Africa
- Walmart Brasil
- Merck Sharp & Dohme Farmacêutica
- Braskem
- Procter & Gamble Industrial e Comercial
- China Construction Bank
- BTG Pactual Serviços Financeiros
- Areva Renewables Brasil
- BR Ambiental Fundo de Investimento em Participações Multiestratégia
- Brookfield Brasil Asset Management Investimentos
- Brookfield Brazil Agriland Fundo de Investimento em Participações Multiestratégia
- Midas Financial Holding (Brasil)
- Cruzeiro do Sul Educational
- Tenco Shopping Centers
- Syngenta Proteção de Cultivos
- New Island Capital Management
Work highlights
- Representing Construtora Alya in an account rendering lawsuit filed by Gisa Investimentos.
- Defending Ford in a class action filed by the Bar Association of the State of Bahia alleging that the decision to shut down the Camaçari factory caused social and collective moral damages, and created a competition imbalance in the industry.
- Representing Suzano in a class action under which the Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office claims that the client’s property title over 2,5708.86 acres of land is null and void for violation of in rem rights held by the Quilombolas under the Brazilian Constitution.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Pedro Soares Maciel