Latin America - Brazil

Pinheiro Neto Advogados

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At Pinheiro Neto Advogados, the litigation practice is skilled in handling high-profile commercial and civil cases with national and international significance. The firm, which attracts instructions from domestic and foreign clients operating in a variety of industries, is frequently seen acting in the most sensitive and complex disputes in the market. Celso Cintra Mori – a leading figure in the dispute resolution space – is seasoned in civil, commercial and administrative litigation, which are also notable areas of practice for Gilberto Giusti. Giusti, who is a key contact for corporate, securities and construction disputes, is trusted by many clients operating in highly regulated industries, including energy and telecoms. With over four decades’ experience in corporate, commercial and securities cases, Rodrigo Carneiro is experienced in cross-border mandates. Other notable practitioners include Diogenes Mendes Gonçalves Neto; Brasília-based partner Vicente Coelho Araujo, who excels in appellate litigation before the Brazilian superior courts; civil and commercial litigator Luis Claudio Furtado Faria, who is regularly sought out by energy, shipping and financial services clients; and Eider Avelino Silva, who focuses on both judicial and arbitral proceedings. Senior associate Gianvito Ardito has played a key role in high-profile lawsuits, most notably class actions.

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Key clients

  • Codavo Serviços de Administração de Bens e Participações
  • Dimensa
  • Trafigura do Brasil Importação, Exportação e Comércio
  • Gran Coffee Comércio Locação e Serviços
  • Mimaki Brasil Comércio e Importação
  • Guindastes Tatuapé
  • Pangu Fundo de Investimentos Em Direitos Creditórios Multissetorial Não Padronizados
  • Tulum Administração e Participações (Grupo Keiper)
  • Gold Energia
  • Albieri e Associados Consultoria Empresarial
  • HIG Capital

Work highlights

  • Representing Codavo Serviços de Administração de Bens e Participações in three lawsuits against Kalkil and Tritel involving the management of Tel Brasil.
  • Acting for the minority shareholders of Delta Energia Investimentos e Participações in several lawsuits involving the clients' rights as managers and quota holders of the company.
  • Represented Campari do Brasil in a lawsuit filed by Distillerie Stock do Brasil, a former distributor of Campari’s products in Brazil, involving the termination of a distribution agreement.

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