Highlighted for its capacity to ‘balance the advantages of a full-service firm with the personalised performance of a boutique’, Campos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA Piper provides litigation services to a growing roster of clients from the oil and gas, energy, construction, insurance and financial sector. Along with damage and compensation claims, which the team is notably proficient in, the department handles domestic and cross-border cases involving contractual breaches, and shareholder and transactional disputes. Felipe Hermanny specialises in administrative, civil and commercial litigation in the infrastructure, insurance and technology markets, and jointly leads the department with Leandro Rinaldi, who is skilled in restructuring-related matters. Noted for his ’international experience’ and ‘legal knowledge’, João Marçal Martins often represents clients in cross-border mandates in the energy and oil and gas sectors.
Testimonials
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‘The main difference I feel is really the quality and proximity of the service provided by the partners who serve us. The care and diligence of its legal team was impeccable.'
‘João Marçal Martins stands out for his technique and excellent service.'
‘What sets Campos Mello apart is the quality of the service offered and the competence of the team. Always available to its clients with a distinct/innovative/personalised approach, providing a quality and excellent service. These characteristics guarantee very effective solutions, making the firm stand out from the rest.’
‘‘They manage to balance the advantages of a full-service firm with the personalised performance of a boutique.'
‘João Marçal Martins stands out for his international experience, legal knowledge and professionalism.’
‘João Marçal Martins deserves to be highlighted. An excellent lawyer, who brings technical knowledge and attention to clients. ’
‘Under the leadership of João Marçal Martins, the team stands out for its quick availability, refined technical knowledge and unparalleled quality of work.'
Key clients
- Canadian Solar
- Banco Pine
- Energisa
- Austral Seguradora
- Gemini Energy
- Vale
- Technip FMC
- Statkraft Energias Renováveis
- Sompo Japan Insurance
- Carmo Energy (Cobra Group)
- Hyatt Grand Hotel
- Modec
- MISC
- SBM Offshore
- Companhia Española de Financiación del Desarrollo, COFIDES
- Planet Payment
- Braskem
- Grupo Mitsui
- Karpowership
- LCD Engenharia
- Alphatec
- Chaval Navegação
- BTG Pactual
- Avanos, Inc
- GR Serviços de Alimentação
- Moinho S.A.
- Twilio Inc.
- Tokio Marine Kiln
- PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers)
- WPP Group
Work highlights
- Represented Statkraft Energias Renováveis in a class action for losses caused by the mismanagement of resources by FUNCEF, one of its client’s shareholders.
- Represented Linhas Macapá Transmissora de Energia in a lawsuit concerning several covenants and material and moral damages compensation to the people of the State of Amapá due to an energy blackout incident.
- Represented Braskem in a compensation lawsuit concerning damages to the community of Alagoas.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Felipe Hermanny, Leandro Rinaldi