Mannheimer, Perez E Lyra Advogados is proficient in complex disputes presented before Brazil’s superior court, showcasing particular strength in corporate and civil litigation involving the construction, infrastructure, financial services, and energy sectors. Practice heads Sergio Mannheimer and Tomaz Tavares de Lyra take the lead on high-value, multi-stage cases; Mannheimer is deeply experienced in corporate disputes and often seen in mandates involving the insurance industry, while Tavares de Lyra - recommended for his ‘proven business knowledge and legal expertise’ - is especially active in the financial, infrastructure, construction and energy spaces. Key support is offered by Fernanda Aviz, who handles civil and corporate litigation before the Rio de Janeiro and higher courts.
Testimonials
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‘Proven legal expertise and professionals dedicated to client problems.’
‘Tomaz Tavares de Lyra has proven business knowledge and legal expertise, which makes it easier to meet client demands. Furthermore, he is focused on the client.’
‘Technical skills and diligence in negotiations.’
‘Attention to requests, interest in listening to the client's point of view and bringing better solutions.’
‘The team is extremely technical and prepared to present transversal solutions to the cases brought by clients.’
‘The firm has very competent and technical professionals, always available to provide innovative solutions.'
Key clients
- Pirelli
- Alya Construtora)
- Mapfre Seguros
- Nuclebrás Equipamentos Pesados – NUCLEP
- Enel X
- CTEEP - Companhia de Transmissão de Energia Elétrica Paulista
- Fundação dos Economiários Federais – FUNCEF
- State Grid
- Ancar Ivanhoe
- João Fortes Engenharia
- White Martins
- FM Global
- G4S Vanguarda Segurança e Vigilância Ltda.
- ERB – Energias Renováveis do Brasil
- BTG Pactual
- TOTVS
- BRZ Investimentos
- Hyatt do Brasil
- Caixa Econômica Federal
- Caixapar
- Generali
- AEG Administradora de Estádios
- Jive Investments
- Construtora Calper
- Swire Pacific
- ATG Americas Trading Group
- Banco Modal
- R2C Invest
- Regina Festas
- ATG Americas Trading Group
- Swile do Brasil S.A.
- Mottu LLC
- Soltec
- Atem Distribuidora de Petróleo S.A.
- Alunorte
- Genial Investimentos
- CEG and CEG Rio
- Porto Sudeste
Work highlights
- Represented Mapfre in a subrogation lawsuit arising from two accidents experienced at Birla Carbon's plant.
- Represented the Federal Republic of Germany in lawsuits arising from the Changri-lá shipwreck caused by a German U-199 submarine on the Brazilian coast during World War II.
- Represented Alya Construtora in a R$1.8bn dispute involving the performance of an agreement for the construction of one of the most important units in Rio de Janeiro’s petrochemical complex.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sergio Mannheimer, Tomaz Tavares de Lyra