Edison Freitas
Cescon BarrieuCarlos David Albuquerque Braga and Gabriel Seijo Leal de Figueiredo lead the dispute resolution department at Cescon Barrieu, which is equipped to represent international and Brazilian companies, investment funds, financial institutions and individuals on high-stakes corporate, transactional and contractual disputes. Luiz Philipe Nardy Nascimento, a specialist in mining and environmental contentious issues, and Mauricio Fabbri, who is active in contractual disputes and matters pertaining to digital law, are also part of the core team. Edison Freitas is counsel of choice for public law and infrastructure cases, while Cinthia de Lamare is proficient in insolvency-related disputes. The group was strengthened by the addition of Mariana Capela Lombardi Moreto, whose areas of expertise include strategic litigation in the infrastructure and energy sectors, and Paulo Macedo Garcia Neto from MAMG Advogados in August 2023.
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Testimonials
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- 'We have two strategic cases in partnership with Cescon Barrieu and we can testify that the partners in charge are extremely diligent and capable, providing excellent services and distinguishing the firm in the national market.'
- 'Luiz Philipe Nardy Nascimento stands out for his high technical capacity, keen strategic vision and diligence in handling strategic cases.'
- 'The firm is highly qualified in its litigation practice and advice, especially considering the new partners who have joined the firm. Mariana Capela Lombardi Moreto is a competent lawyer with a solid theoretical and practical background.'
- 'The firm has a highly experienced and specialised team with a full understanding of its clients' needs. The experience and good training of the professionals helps define the strategy to be adopted in disputes, giving clients an advantage.'
- 'Mariana Capela Lombardi Moreto has the merit of balancing academia with the practice of law, which gives her a broad and multidisciplinary view of the issues surrounding the disputes under her responsibility, and results in the definition of legally intelligent and successful strategies. She is an extremely approachable professional who provides clients with reassurance.'
- 'The firm has partners and lawyers who are very well prepared technically and are always willing to provide the best possible service. They always collaborate with the company and are open to the use of new litigation management technologies. I always contact Edison Freitas.'
- 'Cescon's litigation team is highly qualified and always seeks solutions to its clients' complex problems. It's a team that combines technique, strategy and dedication to the client's problems. Among the partners, Carlos David Albuquerque Braga stands out. He always thoughtfully seeks to guide clients through problems and possible scenarios. It is also worth mentioning Paulo Macedo Garcia Neto, with his excellent experience in arbitration and a highly technical team, who has added his arbitration practice to the firm. An excellent acquisition.'
- 'Edison Freitas is an excellent professional! I highly recommend him for his partnership, commitment and understanding of the cases, always proposing the best solutions to the issues.'
Key clients
- Smartfit Group
- Vale S.A.
- New Fortress Energy
- IMPA - Associação Instituto Nacional deMatemática Pura e Aplicada
- PetroRio S.A.
- Subsea 7 International Contracting Limited
- Hitachi Energy Brasil Ltda.
- Camargo Corrêa Infra Construções S.A.
- Enel Group
- Teijin Desenvolvimento Agro Pecuario Ltda.
- Gerdau
- Votorantim Cimentos
Work highlights
- Represented General Shopping in a lawsuit against bondholders.
- Represents Vale S.A. in several mining matters regarding Brucutu Mine.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Carlos David Albuquerque Braga, Gabriel Seijo Leal de Figueiredo