Praised for its 'high-quality, clear and well-supported opinions', Pinheiro Neto Advogados‘ team is a first-choice in the Brazilian market for clients facing trade remedies investigations. In this space, its expertise encompasses original investigations, sunset reviews and public interest proceedings. In addition, the team regularly handles disputes before the WTO dispute settlement system, as well as significant customs and international trade cases before the administrative and judicial courts. Customs expert Mauro Berenholc jointly leads the practice with Renê Medrado, who focuses on trade remedies, trade disputes and competition-related trade issues.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'A full range of specialisations and qualified professionals in each of them, and high-quality, clear and well-supported opinions, set them apart from other firms.'
  • 'In general, all the professionals with whom we have contact stand out in their areas of expertise.'
  • 'Extremely experienced, with full coverage. They know the next steps before they happen.'
  • 'Renê Medrado is outstanding. His knowledge and style are difficult to match. Carol Sayeg is a rising start and João Paulo Cavalcanti Junqueira an incredibly knowledgeable lawyer.

Key clients

  • Nishimura e Asahi
  • Farfetch.com Brasil Serviços Ltda.
  • JF Hillebrand do Brasil Transportes Internacionais Ltda.
  • Tansan Industria Quimica Ltda.
  • General Motors
  • BASF
  • McDonald’s (Arcos Dorados)
  • Tetra Pak Ltda.
  • Cargill Agrícola
  • Whirlpool Group

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Other key lawyers

Mauro Berenholc, Renê Medrado, Carol Sayeg, Julia Heinzen, João Paulo Cavalcanti Junqueira, Milena Gomes Lopes