Dispute Resolution: Brasilia-based
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 2
About
Provided by Advocacia Velloso
Advocacia Velloso prides itself on its ability to represent a diverse clientele that includes medium-sized enterprises and prominent multinational corporations.
Below are some notable cases:
- Media Outlets: represents a prominent Brazilian media outlet before the Supreme Court in a case that will set a precedent for the liability of newspaper companies
- CVM: represented business managers in the annulment of the "highest fine ever imposed" by the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission
- Automotive Industry: represents automotive manufacturers in disputes against automotive dealerships before the Superior Court of Justice
- Airport Operator: represents an airport operator in a high-stakes business dispute involving substantial financial interests
- Technology Platforms: is involved in a case before the Supreme Court that will determine the validity of employment relationships between drivers and app companies
- Shareholder Dispute: is part of a legal team handling a multi-billion-dollar shareholder dispute involving multiple arbitrations and court proceedings. Media outlets have described it as "the biggest ongoing corporate case in Brazil"
- Fuel Distributors: represents an association of fuel distributors before the Supreme Court in a significant case involving tax exemption for fuel operations
- Energy Sector: is actively involved in a R$ 400-million dispute concerning the validity of regulatory actions affecting financial transactions within the energy sector
Chambers Review
Advocacia Velloso is a much-admired firm that routinely acts before higher courts on sensitive issues. Its seasoned team benefits from considerable expertise in criminal, civil and constitutional law, offering particular proficiency in the drafting of legal opinions on procedural matters. The team is well placed to advise companies and trade associations in the technology and banking sectors.
Notable Practitioners
Senior statesman Carlos Velloso is a distinguished practitioner with a formidable reputation. He is widely regarded for his legal opinions in complex litigation, especially regarding tax law and constitutional mandates. Velloso's outstanding track record comprises his experience as former president of the Supreme Federal Court and of the Superior Electoral Court, as well as a former minister of the Superior Court of Justice.
Carlos Mário Velloso Filho is a strong practitioner with excellent experience in litigation before the higher courts. His leadership role within the firm is recognised by peers, and he is frequently retained by banks and construction companies to represent them in sophisticated matters. He also benefits from his experience as a former minister of the Superior Electoral Court.
Ranked Lawyers at
Advocacia Velloso
Brazil
Members
Provided by Advocacia Velloso
Ana Flávia Velloso
Head of Department
Head of Department
Erico Bomfim de Carvalho
Gabriela Dourado Mattos
João Carlos Banhos Velloso
Renata Fernandes Hanones Carpaneda
Industries
Provided by Advocacia Velloso
Agriculture
Automobile Manufacturing
Banking and Financial Services
Biotechnology
Construction
Cosmetics and Personal Care
Education
Energy
Food and Beverage
Forestry and Paper
Information Technology
Metallurgy
Oil and Gas
Pharmaceutical
Ports and Shipping
Public Utilities
Technology
Telecommunications