Standing out for its strong track record in bet-the-company cases, Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados is ‘a reference’ in the litigation market given its notable credentials in complex proceedings at all judicial and administrative levels. Recent highlights have seen the group advising on high-value disputes in the mining, technology, pharmaceutical, banking, aviation and automotive sectors. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of the department, which is under the leadership of duo Eliane Cristina Carvalho and Gláucia Mara Coelho: Carvalho particularly excels in the resolution of civil disputes, and Coelho is proficient in both judicial and administrative litigation, including strategic disputes, class actions, consumer law and product liability cases. Technology and digital law are key specialisms for Eduardo Perazza De Medeiros, while the recently promoted Marcos Costa has in-depth knowledge of the aviation, telecoms, banking and retail sectors. Vinicius Pereira, who recently joined from Campos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA Piper, ‘has a great presence in the courts’, and is skilled in civil, contractual, corporate and construction claims. Associate Débora Chaves Martines Fernandes defends domestic and foreign clients from the banking, chemicals, energy, life sciences and retail segments in an array of disputes.

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Testimonials

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'Machado Meyer is certainly one of the top three law firms in Brazil, a reference and leader in all areas of law. It is a firm that is concerned with having the best professionals in the market. It is no coincidence that several professionals who are references in the market are at Machado Meyer. In addition, the firm has a well-known inclusion and diversity policy, which is yet another differentiating factor in relation to the competition. An example of this occurs in the litigation area, which is led by two female partners, Gláucia Coelho and Eliane Cristina Carvalho.'
‘In the area of litigation and arbitration, partners Vinicius Pereira and Gláucia Mara Coelho are outstanding and always our first hiring options. Vinicius Pereira has a great presence in the Courts and his manifestations are always assertive and convincing. He's the type of lawyer you like to have on your side in a lawsuit. Gláucia Coelho is extremely technical and didactic, in addition to being a great definer of strategies. Both Gláucia and Vinicius enjoy a good reputation with peers and magistrates, which gives them greater respectability.'

Key clients

Canopus Engenharia
Odata Brasil
MASA Comércio e Serviços de Terraplenagem
Starboard Restructuring Partners
Mag Sac Embalagens
Grupo Alliar
Banco Bradesco
Fertilizantes Heringer
Siemens Healthnieers
Ultragaz
Mitsui & Co (Brasil)
Vale
Química Amparo
Gemini Energia
Rumo
Usinas Siderúrgicas de Minas Gerais – Usiminas
Rio de Janeiro Refrescos
Hospital Care
Cia Importadora e Exportadora Coimex
Lojas Quero-Quero

Work highlights

Assisting Quero-Quero Group in a lawsuit filed by one of its former shareholders seeking a multimillion payment due to alleged harm he suffered when he sold his shares.
Acting for Usinas Siderúrgicas de Minas Gerais (Usiminas) in two class actions regarding contractual changes to the supplementary health system provided by the client to its employees and former employees.
Defending Cia Importadora e Exportadora Coimex in a collection lawsuit involving the enforceability of exchange contracts signed by the client.