Dispute Resolution: Litigation

Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados

The ‘competent, diligent, punctual’ Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados' practice is proficient in complex domestic and international litigation matters, ranging from shareholder to consumer law disputes. The firm is a strong performer in corporate and commercial judicial proceedings, and represents clients from several industries, including automotive, mining, technology, pharmaceuticals, banking, and aviation. The team is led by Eduardo Perazza De Medeiros, a specialist in mandates pertaining to technology and digital law. Focused on the prevention and settlement of disputes before the Brazilian courts, Eliane Cristina Carvalho and Gláucia Mara Coelho are both highly proficient in civil and commercial claims. These are also key specialisms for Marcos Costa, who is also active in consumer and aviation contentious matters. Patrícia Yuriko Matsubara handles judicial, administrative and arbitration proceedings, including matters before the superior courts.

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Testimonials

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'A firm that gives complete attention to the client. The team makes a point of having in-depth knowledge of the business, which makes daily dealings enormously easier. Quality of work is excellent due to the team's proximity to the client's business.’
‘Machado Meyer's litigation team is extremely competent, diligent, punctual and hands-on to resolve our problems. I recommend!'
‘The lawyers are clear in their communications, communicate deadlines in advance and make life easier for corporate lawyers, who are short on time. They are very friendly and competent.’
‘Machado Meyer manages to have a large number of excellent professionals in different areas, especially in dispute resolution. As complex disputes are always multidisciplinary, this quality across diverse areas and industries ensures that the client is well represented.'
‘In the litigation area, I highlight partners Vinicius Pereira and Gláucia Mara Coelho, who always provide a lot of attention to clients. Vinicius is the type of professional that the company wants to have at its side. Excellent strategy definer, knowledgeable about the courts and with technical knowledge, which guarantees accurate and firm statements. Gláucia is one of the heads of the department and is an excellent litigator. Didactic and with great presence in negotiations.'

Key clients

Canopus Engenharia Ltda.
Odata Brasil S.A.
Starboard Restructuring Partners
Mag Sac Embalagens Ltda.
Grupo Alliar
Banco Bradesco S.A.
Siemens Healthnieers
Mitsui & Co (Brasil)S.A
Vale S.A.
Usinas Siderúrgicas de Minas Gerais S/A – Usiminas
Rio de Janeiro Refrescos

Work highlights

Assisted Energisa with the legal aspects of an energy incident, involving a blackout in Amapá following a transformer fire at LMTE in 2020.
Defended Santos Futebol Clube against a class action seeking to nullify a real estate donation by the municipality of Santos for its training centre.
Represented Tratex, contracted by São Paulo's Highway Authority for road works, in a collection lawsuit for unpaid dues.