WTO dispute settlement proceedings, anti-circumvention investigations, anti-dumping investigations and reviews are key areas of expertise for the 'well-trained and highly knowledgeable' international trade practice at Veirano Advogados. The team attracts regular instructions from clients operating in an array of sectors, including automotive, chemicals, telecoms, IT, animal health, pulp and paper. Ana Caetano sits at the helm of the department, boasting significant experience defending Brazilian interests at the WTO. At associate level, Lucas Biasetton is highlighted for his expertise in trade matters involving environmental issues, while Maria Carolina Pereira is regarded for her litigation experience.

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  • 'High knowledge of the subject of trade defence. Highly trained lawyers with close attention to deadlines and high proactivity.'
  • 'Availability of the partner, strategic and objective vision, careful monitoring of the process and anticipation of solutions.'
  • 'The firm's team is well-trained and highly knowledgeable on the subject.'

Key clients

  • Brazilian Association of Glass Industry (ABIVIDRO)
  • Arcelor Mittal Brasil (AMB)
  • BASF S.A. (BASF)
  • BMW do Brasil Ltda. (BMW)
  • Braskem S.A. (Braskem)
  • Associação Administradora da Faixa de 3,5 GHz (EAF)
  • Nordex Energy Brasil
  • PROMERC
  • Siemens Healthcare Diagnósticos
  • Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX)
  • Borrachas Vipal S.A. (Vipal)
  • Yara Brasil Fertilizantes S/A (Yara Brasil)

Work highlights

  • Advising the Brazilian Association of Glass Industry (ABIVIDRO) on the initiation of a new anti-dumping investigation on imports of glass objects.
  • Represented Braskem, the domestic producer of polyvinylchloride suspension (PVC-S), polypropylene resins (PP) and polyethylene (PE) in different trade proceedings.
  • Represented Borrachas Vipal S.A. (Vipal) in a matter related to rubber tires in the Mercosul’s List of Exception to the Common Nomenclature (LETEC).

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ana Caetano  

Other key lawyers

Filipe Richter, Lucas Biasetton, Maria Carolina Pereira