Ranking tables

Dispute Resolution: Litigation | Global

Brazil

In this table we rank firms and lawyers advising on civil litigation on behalf of businesses, financial institutions and other non-public sector entities, as well as private individuals.

Rankings overview for Departments

5

Band 5

  1. Arruda Alvim & Thereza Alvim Advocacia e Consultoria Jurídica
  2. Bichara Advogados
  3. E. Munhoz Advogados
  4. Leite, Tosto e Barros Advogados
  5. Lobo de Rizzo Advogados
  6. SiqueiraCastro - Advogados
  7. Wald, Antunes, Vita e Blattner Advogados
  8. Warde Advogados
  9. Wongtschowski & Kleiman Advogados
6

Band 6

  1. Monteiro de Castro, Setoguti Advogados
    Monteiro de Castro, Setoguti Advogados 2 Years Ranked
  2. Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown
    Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown 2 Years Ranked
  3. Dourado & Cambraia Advogados
  4. Franco Leutewiler Henriques Advogados
  5. Silveiro Advogados

All Departments profiles

1

Band 1

  1. Bermudes Advogados
    1
    Bermudes Advogados
    Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2024 | Band 1 | 14 Years Ranked
    Market-leading dispute resolution firm, Sergio 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.
  2. Ferro, Castro Neves, Daltro & Gomide Advogados
    1
    Ferro, Castro Neves, Daltro & Gomide Advogados
    Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2024 | Band 1 | 14 Years Ranked
    Ferro, Castro Neves, Daltro & Gomide Advogados is a high-end dispute resolution firm that draws upon its superb reservoir of expertise to win some of the most complex cases in the market. The team is frequently retained by major corporations hailing from the financial, energy and construction sectors, among others, to assist with high-value arbitration and litigation cases. The firm maintains an outstanding track record handling corporate matters, such as breaches of contracts and shareholder disputes. The law firm also boasts additional capabilities to advise on civil liability and judicial reorganisation proceedings, including class actions.
  3. Pinheiro Neto Advogados
    1
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados
    Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2024 | Band 1 | 14 Years Ranked
    Highly sophisticated firm Pinheiro Neto Advogados enjoys a remarkable reputation for its sizeable and highly successful dispute resolution practice, in both arbitration and litigation. Its highly qualified team often represents some of the most important companies in all sectors of the economy, including technology, agribusiness and financial services. They often rely on the department for high-stakes litigation cases arising from corporate and commercial matters, including shareholder disagreements and contractual breach. 
2

Band 2

  1. Demarest Advogados
    2
    Demarest Advogados
    Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2024 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked
    Demarest Advogados is an admired full-service firm with a dynamic dispute resolution team skilled at assisting clients with both arbitration and litigation issues. The firm is regularly called upon to act on disputes arising from a wide range of contractual matters, such as distribution, supply and concession agreements. Its clients also benefit from its assistance in class actions, as well as contentious mandates related to projects and financial transactions. 
  2. Machado Meyer
    2
    Machado Meyer
    Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2024 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked
    Machado, Meyer, Sendacz e Opice possesses an experienced disputes department frequently retained by players from the mining, banking and aviation sectors. The firm is often instructed with the defence of corporate and commercial cases before judicial courts, such as shareholder agreements and debt recovery, in addition to undertaking arbitral proceedings arising from construction contracts and concession agreements.
  3. Mattos Filho
    2
    Mattos Filho
    Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2024 | Band 2 | 12 Years Ranked
    Mattos Filho, Veiga Filho, Marrey Jr e Quiroga Advogados is increasingly demonstrating prominence in dispute resolution. Its arbitration team holds the highest band in our rankings with continuous lavish comments from market sources and a portfolio of high-stake cases year after year. The firm's litigation practice is also prominent and highly admired. Both teams benefit from Mattos Filho's admirable multidisciplinary capacities to advise on the full scope of dispute resolution mandates. Prominent companies operating in the energy, technology, consumer goods and financial sectors rely on its expert assistance in undertaking complex commercial and corporate disputes. The firm often acts on contractual disputes and contentious cases arising from projects, bankruptcy proceedings and insurance policies. It is particularly skilled at handling international arbitration mandates.
  4. Tepedino, Berezowski e Poppa Advogados
    Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2024 | Band 2
3

Band 3

  1. BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão
    3
    BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão
    Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2024 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked
    BMA - Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão is a respected full-service firm sought out by important clients to advise on a wide range of dispute resolution matters. The firm is regularly called upon by energy, aviation and technology companies to provide counsel on corporate and commercial disputes. It is also well equipped to handle international arbitration proceedings as well as litigation matters before the superior courts. The team is further appreciated for its expertise acting on contentious issues arising from projects. 
  2. TozziniFreire Advogados
    3
    TozziniFreire Advogados
    Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2024 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked
    TozziniFreire Advogados is an admired full-service firm often retained by significant players from the telecommunications, technology and infrastructure industries to provide counsel before judicial courts at all levels, in addition to national and international arbitral tribunals. Its experienced team maintains a solid track record advising on disputes connected to corporate and commercial issues, including breach of contract and post-M&A liabilities. Other typical services include product liability disputes.
  3. Mannheimer, Perez e Lyra Advogados
    Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2024 | Band 3
4

Band 4

  1. Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados
    4
    Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados
    Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2024 | Band 4 | 12 Years Ranked
    Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados is an active full-service firm often instructed on commercial and corporate disputes, such as those arising from M&A and infrastructure projects, as well as supply and shareholder agreements. The team is well equipped to defend domestic and international private corporations before both judicial courts at all levels and arbitral tribunals. Other typical services include class actions and pre-litigation matters.
  2. Dinamarco, Beraldo & Bedaque Advocacia
    4
    Dinamarco, Beraldo & Bedaque Advocacia
    Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2024 | Band 4 | 10 Years Ranked
    Dinamarco, Rossi, Beraldo & Bedaque Advocacia is a seasoned boutique firm benefiting from a wealth of expertise in litigation mandates. The team advises a good client portfolio encompassing national private corporations and financial institutions on disputes at all levels, including the superior courts. The firm has considerable expertise in cases arising from corporate and financial transactions.
  3. Lefosse Advogados
    4
    Lefosse Advogados
    Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2024 | Band 4 | 9 Years Ranked
    Lefosse Advogados has an active disputes department, called upon to handle different litigation and arbitration issues. Clients from the automotive, pharmaceutical, and oil and gas sectors rely on its advice on dispute cases arising from corporate and financing deals. The team demonstrates a track record of dealing with cross-border proceedings related to infrastructure projects.
  4. Stocche Forbes Advogados
    4
    Stocche Forbes Advogados
    Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2024 | Band 4 | 11 Years Ranked
    Stocche Forbes Advogados fosters a well-regarded disputes department often sought out by clients from the banking and food sectors to assist with a range of corporate and commercial contentious litigation mandates. The team has gathered expertise to be able to handle matters related to termination of agreements and contractual matters. It further boasts capabilities to act on arbitration concerns, including international arbitration proceedings.
  5. Trench Rossi Watanabe
    4
    Trench Rossi Watanabe
    Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2024 | Band 4 | 14 Years Ranked
    Trench Rossi Watanabe is a multidisciplinary firm with solid litigation and arbitration expertise. Often assists clients with corporate and commercial disputes before tribunals at all levels, including the superior courts, as well as national and international arbitral tribunals. Its client roster is composed of international players from the food and technology industries. 
  6. Veirano Advogados
    4
    Veirano Advogados
    Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2024 | Band 4 | 14 Years Ranked
    Veirano Advogados is a firm well versed in assisting national and foreign companies in litigation and arbitration matters. The team often acts on corporate cases before tribunals at all levels, including the superior courts. It also offers know-how on handling class actions and disputes related to concession agreements, as well as on arbitrations mandates. 
  7. Vella Pugliese Buosi e Guidoni Advogados
    4
    Vella Pugliese Buosi e Guidoni Advogados
    Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2024 | Band 4 | 10 Years Ranked
    Vella Pugliese Buosi e Guidoni Advogados boasts a respected disputes department providing advice on litigation cases, including enforcement proceedings and class actions. The team is well equipped to assist with contentious mandates arising from corporate and environmental law, as well as bankruptcy issues. Its client portfolio is composed of significant names from the food, consumer goods and mining sectors.
  8. Barroso Fontelles, Barcellos, Mendonça & Associados
    Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2024 | Band 4
  9. Huck, Otranto, Camargo Advogados
    Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2024 | Band 4
  10. Souto Correa Advogados
    Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2024 | Band 4
5

Band 5

  1. Arruda Alvim & Thereza Alvim Advocacia e Consultoria Jurídica
    Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2024 | Band 5
  2. Bichara Advogados
    Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2024 | Band 5
  3. E. Munhoz Advogados
    Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2024 | Band 5
  4. Leite, Tosto e Barros Advogados
    Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2024 | Band 5
  5. Lobo de Rizzo Advogados
    Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2024 | Band 5
  6. SiqueiraCastro - Advogados
    Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2024 | Band 5
  7. Wald, Antunes, Vita e Blattner Advogados
    Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2024 | Band 5
  8. Warde Advogados
    Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2024 | Band 5
  9. Wongtschowski & Kleiman Advogados
    Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2024 | Band 5
6

Band 6

  1. Monteiro de Castro, Setoguti Advogados
    6
    Monteiro de Castro, Setoguti Advogados
    Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2024 | Band 6 | 2 Years Ranked
    Monteiro de Castro, Setoguti Advogados has developed a dispute resolution practice that is active representing clients in litigation cases, including corporate contentious matters. Its clients emanate from various industries, such as the energy and construction sectors. 
  2. Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown
    6
    Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown
    Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2024 | Band 6 | 2 Years Ranked
    Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown offers an important international network that is an addition to the team's experience in dealing with arbitration matters, including those under international rules such as ICC. The firm is often active dealing with corporate and commercial disputes and has further capabilities to deal with litigation mandates.
  3. Dourado & Cambraia Advogados
    Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2024 | Band 6
  4. Franco Leutewiler Henriques Advogados
    Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2024 | Band 6
  5. Silveiro Advogados
    Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2024 | Band 6