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Bermudes Advogados

Bermudes Advogados, founded in 1969, is nationally and internationally acknowledged as the Brazilian leader in litigation, arbitration, and insolvency law.

With a legacy spanning over five decades, the firm counts among its clients leading national and international conglomerates, financial institutions, and companies spanning various sectors including insurance, energy, oil & gas, mining & metals, aeronautical, shipping, infrastructure, construction, telecommunications, life sciences, media, technology, real estate & hospitality, charitable foundations and organisations.


Dispute Resolution: Litigation

Consistently topping rankings in specialized legal publications, the firm boasts a rich history of handling significant lawsuits of both national and transnational importance. The lawyers provide comprehensive representation in Federal and State courts, arbitration panels, regulatory bodies, and negotiations, focusing on pre-emptive legal counsel, avoiding and settling disputes.

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution: Litigation: Elite - Brazil

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What the Team is Known For

Market-leading dispute resolution firm Bermudes Advogados receives plaudits for its top-notch arbitration and litigation practice. This seasoned Rio-based team often acts on behalf of prominent technology, mining and construction corporations in high-complexity judicial cases related to civil liabilities, as well as arbitral proceedings arising from corporate matters, with particular expertise dealing with contractual and commercial agreement disputes. Clients further benefit from its know-how in insurance disputes and bankruptcy proceedings.

Work Highlights

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  • Bermudes Advogados represented Braskem in its defence against class actions filed against the company.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Sergio Bermudes
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Sergio Bermudes
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Senior Statespeople

Sergio Bermudes has forged a remarkable reputation as one of the country's leading litigation lawyers. He is recognised for his impressive track record representing clients in some of the most high-stakes legal disputes in Brazil.

Sergio Bermudes is a master in advocacy.

He is a renowned name in the field.

Sergio is a great point of reference.

Fabiano Robalinho Cavalcanti
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Fabiano Robalinho Cavalcanti
Head of Dispute Resolution: Litigation
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Band 1

Fabiano Robalinho Cavalcanti a dispute resolution lawyer who boasts notable litigation and arbitration skills. He is experienced representing clients in high-profile matters, including international arbitration proceedings under ICC rules.

He is very skilled and easy to deal with. He is a point of reference.

Fabiano is a great leader and a talented lawyer. He knows how to carry cases in a manner to achieve results. He is one of the best lawyers of his generation.

A highly skilled professional to deal with complex and strategic issues in litigation.

Fabiano is the best. He is tecnically very good, engaged and delivers what he promises.

Marcio Vieira Souto Costa Ferreira
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Marcio Vieira Souto Costa Ferreira
Head of Dispute Resolution: Litigation
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Band 1

Marcio Vieira Souto Costa Ferreira has developed a renowned dispute resolution practice that includes representing key clients before judicial and arbitral courts. He is especially skilled at dealing with corporate litigation matters.

Marcio is an excellent professional, with great knowledge in procedural law.

He's got expertise in several areas of law and many years of experience. He's also a very cordial practitioner.

Caetano Berenguer
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Caetano Berenguer
Head of Dispute Resolution: Litigation
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Band 3

Caetano Berenguer is a strong practitioner with excellent experience in litigation and arbitration matters, including cross-border issues and international arbitral courts.

A brilliant lawyer who's client-oriented and a pleasure to work with. He has a deep knowledge of law and business, is an excellent negotiator and extremely prepared to handle complex matters.

He is a strategic and experienced lawyer.

Caetano is excellent. I like working with him very much and would recommend him to a client without thinking twice.

Caetano stands out both in the procedural part of the case as in the negotiation aspect. He has a good communication with the other party, which is helpful.

Guilherme Valdetaro Mathias
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Guilherme Valdetaro Mathias
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Band 5

Partner Guilherme Valdetaro Mathias dedicates his practice to litigation mandates, representing clients in corporate disputes, annulment of litigation settlement and contractual disputes.

Guilherme Valdetaro is an excellent professional, with great knowledge in civil law.

Marcelo Lamego Carpenter
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Marcelo Lamego Carpenter
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Band 5

Marcelo Lamego Carpenter is a litigation partner who combines his disputes skills with his bankruptcy experience.

Marcelo Lamego is excellent and a seasoned professional.

Rafaela Fucci
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Rafaela Fucci
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Up and Coming

Up-and-coming partner Rafaela Fucci is equipped to advise important clients on corporate and commercial disputes, including those before superior courts.

Rafaela Fucci is quite active in the field.

Ranked Lawyers at
Bermudes Advogados

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Dispute Resolution: Litigation

Sergio Bermudes
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Sergio Bermudes
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Senior Statespeople
Fabiano Robalinho Cavalcanti
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Fabiano Robalinho Cavalcanti
Head of Dispute Resolution: Litigation
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Band 1
Marcio Vieira Souto Costa Ferreira
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Marcio Vieira Souto Costa Ferreira
Head of Dispute Resolution: Litigation
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Band 1
Caetano Berenguer
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Caetano Berenguer
Head of Dispute Resolution: Litigation
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Band 3
Guilherme Valdetaro Mathias
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Guilherme Valdetaro Mathias
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Band 5
Marcelo Lamego Carpenter
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Marcelo Lamego Carpenter
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Band 5
Rafaela Fucci
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Rafaela Fucci
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Up and Coming

Members

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Antonella Consentino

Caetano Berenguer

Caetano Berenguer

Head of Department

Elena Landau

Guiomar Feitosa

Livia Ikeda

Marcelo Lamego Carpenter

Ricardo Loretti Henrici

Thaís Vasconcellos de Sá