Dispute Resolution: Rio Grande do Sul
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 1
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Souto Correa Advogados emerged from its Porto Alegre headquarters to achieve national prominence. Its Rio Grande do Sul base continues to be highly respected, especially for its dispute resolution capabilities. The firm demonstrates an impressive client portfolio including key players from the technology, energy and real estate sectors. Its seasoned team regularly undertakes class actions for industry associations. It also handles lawsuits regarding concession and shareholder agreements. The team also maintains a sound track record in arbitration disputes.
Work Highlights
- Souto Correa Advogados is assisting Microsoft in a class action filed by a minors' rights protection association (ANCED) against Microsoft, Google, Nintendo, Sony and other players in the video game industry, alleging that loot boxes in-game purchases constitute gambling activities and violate minors' rights.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Souto Correa is very knowledgeable about the legislation and is readily available to provide assistance."
"Souto Correa understood the case, identified the mishandling of the case by our previous attorneys, and designed a sophisticated litigation strategy to maximise the recovery."
"Souto Correa is very knowledgeable about the legislation and is readily available to provide assistance."
"Souto Correa understood the case, identified the mishandling of the case by our previous attorneys, and designed a sophisticated litigation strategy to maximise the recovery."
Notable Practitioners
Head of department Guilherme Rizzo Amaral is widely acknowledged as a top choice for his expertise in arbitration and civil law and for leading complex disputes.
Jorge Cesa is a prominent practitioner who has a stellar reputation for his work in sophisticated judicial and arbitration disputes. He reaches the top-tier position in the rankings this year after receiving great endorsements from peers and clients about his consistent and outstanding work.
The up-and-coming Diogo Squeff Fries is an active practitioner with strong experience in litigation and arbitration mandates representing important clients in the Rio Grande do Sul market. He is frequently sought out to assist clients with intellectual property and real estate disputes.