Bernardo Leite
Grinberg Cordovil Advogados (GCA)
More informationGrinberg Cordovil Advogados (GCA) has an ‘extremely knowledgeable’ and specialised practice, with lawyers who are ’proactive and a pleasure to work with’. The firm’s client base consists of domestic and international importers, exporters, as well as trade associations. They instruct the firm on anti-dumping investigations and various other international trade issues, including compliance and consultancy matters. Singled out for its strong track record in cross-border matters, the team is experienced in dealing with foreign entities, such as the US Department of Commerce. Leonor Cordovil brings ‘fantastic technical knowledge’ and an ’easy methodology for sharing ideas’. Ricardo Casanova Motta has good expertise in international trade and related areas, such as customs, competition and antitrust. Additionally, senior associate Bernardo Leite is a ‘very professional’ litigator who leaves ’no stone unturned’.
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Testimonials
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‘Leonor Cordovil has fantastic technical knowledge, with an easy methodology for sharing ideas, suggestions and recommendations for clients, in the exact measure of their needs.’
‘The firm's team is extremely knowledgeable of the matters they work on, providing personalised service with a focus not only on legal issues but also on business matters. Ricardo Motta is recommended.’
- 'The team is knowledgable, proactive and a pleasure to work with. They know what clients need and are able to deliver in a short time-frame.'
- 'Bernardo and Leonor are very professional litigators. They leave no stone unturned.'
Key clients
- The Dow Chemical Company
- Union Carbide
- Dow Brasil
- Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio
- Unigel Participações
- Proquigel Química
- Borregaard Brasil
- Associação Brasileira do Alumínio (ABAL)
- Aperam Inox América do Sul
- Arlanxeo Brasil
- Gerdau
Work highlights
- Successfully represented the Dow Chemical Company, as a foreign producer, in challenging the sunset review of the anti-dumping duty imposed on the imports of EBMEG from the US, leading to the termination of a duty in place for over 17 years.
- Advising Companhia Brasileira do Alumínio (CBA) on the administrative review of the anti-dumping duty imposed by the US against imports of aluminium foil from Brazil.
- Successfully advised Proquigel Química (Unigel Group), as an importer, on the investigation of dumping on imports of caustic soda from the US.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leonor Cordovil
Partner
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Ricardo Cassanova Motta
Partner
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Leonor Cordovil, Ricardo Motta