Advocacia Velloso

Advocacia Velloso is committed to building long-term relationships based on trust, transparency, and results. The firm's client-centric approach ensures accessibility, responsiveness, and dedication to achieving the best possible outcomes for those it serves.

As it looks to the future, Advocacia Velloso remains committed to maintaining its position as a leading law firm in Brazil. The firm continues to invest in its people, processes, and technology to ensure it delivers innovative and effective legal solutions in an ever-evolving legal landscape.

• Managing Partner: Carlos Mário da Silva Velloso Filho
• Senior Partner: Carlos Mário da Silva Velloso
• Partners: Ana Flávia Penna Velloso, Erico Bomfim de Carvalho, Gabriela Dourado Mattos, Renata Fernandes Hanones Carpaneda, João Carlos Banhos Velloso.
• Number of partners: 7

Established in 1985, Advocacia Velloso has a distinguished reputation for delivering exceptional legal services across a broad spectrum of practice areas. With nearly four decades of dedicated service, the firm has consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, and client-centric solutions.

The team of highly skilled and experienced attorneys excels in navigating the complexities of the Brazilian legal system. The firm has garnered significant acclaim for its adept handling of intricate commercial disputes, regulatory matters, and constitutional issues, particularly before the Brazilian Superior Court of Justice (STJ) and the Brazilian Supreme Court (STF). Its litigation practice is complemented by a deep understanding of the nuances of commercial and constitutional law, enabling the firm to offer strategic counsel that aligns with its clients' business objectives.

Advocacia Velloso prides itself on its ability to represent a diverse clientele that includes medium-sized enterprises and prominent multinational corporations. The firm's clientele spans various industries, reflecting its versatility and adaptability in addressing the unique challenges faced by different sectors.

• Litigation:The litigation team is renowned for its expertise in managing high-stakes disputes. Advocacia Velloso represents clients in court proceedings, leveraging its profound knowledge of Brazilian judicial processes to secure favorable outcomes. Advocacia Velloso recently participated in a global effort to block the recognition and enforcement of a US$ 9 billion transnational judgment, a dispute that Forbes has described as "one of the most important legal events of the past few decades."
• Dispute Resolution:Advocacia Velloso excels in arbitration and mediation, offering clients effective alternative dispute resolution mechanisms to address their legal challenges. Currently, Advocacia Velloso is part of a legal team responsible for handling a multi-billion-dollar shareholder dispute involving multiple arbitrations and court proceedings, described by media outlets as "the biggest ongoing corporate case in Brazil."
• Constitutional Law:Advocacia Velloso has a proven track record in Constitutional Law, dealing with landmark cases that have set nationwide parameters. Over the last decade, the firm has successfully handled significant cases involving the regulation of tobacco product sales, the enforcement of patent rights for genetically modified soy seeds, the constitutionality of ride-sharing apps, and the legality of end-to-end encryption. Its expertise in this area is underscored by a strong focus on Supreme Court litigation, where the firm advocates for its clients in cases that shape national legal precedents.
• Regulatory Affairs:Navigating Brazil's intricate regulatory landscape requires a nuanced approach. The firm offers strategic advice and representation in regulatory compliance and administrative law, ensuring its clients remain compliant and competitive.
• Intellectual Property:Advocacia Velloso specializes in Intellectual Property law, focusing on pharmaceutical patent litigation.Advocacia Velloso also represented major pharmaceutical players before federal courts, including the Brazilian Supreme Federal Court, in a landmark case concerning the 10-year minimum patent term.
• Tax: Advocacia Velloso provides comprehensive legal services in Tax Law, offering strategic advice and representation on various tax matters. It also represents clients in tax disputes with government authorities, including administrative appeals and litigation. Advocacia Velloso is currently handling a significant case before the Supreme Court, representing an association of the biggest fuel distributors in Brazil. This case involves the tax exemption for operations with fuels and petroleum derivatives in the Manaus Free Trade Zone.
• Energy:Advocacia Velloso offers extensive legal services in the energy sector, addressing regulatory compliance and environmental issues related to energy production and distribution. The firm is currently involved in a significant dispute concerning the validity of regulatory actions that impacted financial transactions within the sector. The matter under discussion involves interpreting market rules and transferring substantial financial amounts, approximately R$400 million, between major sector entities.
• Commercial:Advocacia Velloso offers expert counsel on commercial transactions, contracts, mergers, and acquisitions, ensuring that clients navigate complex commercial landscapes with confidence.
• Electoral:The firm provides legal services in electoral law, assisting clients with compliance, campaign regulations, and dispute resolution related to elections.
• Banking:Advocacia Velloso offers legal advice and representation in banking law, covering regulatory compliance, financial transactions, and dispute resolution for financial institutions and their clients.
• Consultancy:The firm provides consultancy services across various legal areas, offering strategic advice to help clients achieve their business objectives while remaining compliant with legal requirements.

For more information about its services and how it can assist, please visitwww.velloso.adv.bror contact the firm directly.