Rated for its experience in complex corporate disputes, BMA Advogados‘s dispute resolution group is a go-to choice for blue-chip companies operating in a variety of industries, including retail, engineering, energy, tech, banking and real estate. Combining experience in civil, commercial and administrative disputes, the practice is able to ’delve into the issues related to the lawsuits in a multidisciplinary manner‘ thanks to the firm’s full-service offering. In São Paulo, Felipe Evaristo dos Santos Galea is counsel of choice for several investment funds and multinationals from the worlds of entertainment, real estate and agribusiness, while André Abbud is regularly retained by financial, energy and insurance clients in relation to corporate, infrastructure and contractual disputes. Based in Rio de Janeiro, Pedro Costa – a ’meticulous‘ and ’competent‘ litigator – and Mario Gelli specialise in cases involving business law and succession issues; these are also core areas of activity for Iara Santos Conrado Costa Ferreira. The ’very diligent‘ Rafael da Rocha Castilho is another key practitioner in civil and corporate litigation. Associate Matheus Rodrigues Barcelos offers key support in judicial proceedings involving construction and corporate law.

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Testimonials

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'The firm has a multidisciplinary team, and a group dedicated to corporate litigation. This brings security to the client, who is certain that the issues have been studied and explored on their various fronts.'
'Rafael Castilho and Pedro Costa are personally involved in the cases, bringing expertise and solid knowledge.'
'BMA has a very strict selection process, which translates into the hiring of very competent lawyers. They delve into the issues related to the lawsuits in a multidisciplinary manner, ensuring a broader view of the cases they handle.'
'Pedro Costa is very meticulous, extremely intelligent and very thorough. He has a clear, concise and consistent argumentation, which, together with his great experience, makes him one of the most competent lawyers I have worked with.'
'Rafael Castilho is very attentive. He tries to assist us promptly and effectively. He is very diligent in the processes he conducts.'
'André Abbud is recommended.'

Key clients

Airbnb Serviços Digitais
Amazon Serviços de Varejo do Brasil
BHP Billiton Brasil
Braskem
BHG Brazil Hospitality Group
Carrefour Comércio e Indústria
Galvão Engenharia
Instituto Nacional de Amparo à Pesquisa, Tecnologia e Inovação na Gestão Pública - INTS
JMS Participações Ltda
Mahle Metal Leve
Netflix Entretenimento do Brasil
OutSystems – Software em Rede
Samsung Electronics Company
Samsung Semiconductor
Sega Corporation
Sempre Agtech
Sul América Capitalização – SULACAP
Turvinho Participações (Grendene Group)

Work highlights

Represented Agenus in an action filed by Recepta Biopharma before the Civil Court of the Central Court District of São Paulo involving alleged breaches of an agreement.
Assists Airbnb in litigation before the Brazilian Superior Court of Justice related to limitations on rights of property that may affect Airbnb’s business model and its activities in Brazil.
Represents Amazon in a patent infringement lawsuit brought by DivX before the Rio de Janeiro State Court.