Brazil

Domicio dos Santos Neto is "a smart and thoughtful lawyer" with deep knowledge and extensive experience navigating complex transactions in the agribusiness market.

Cristiano De Sousa Zanetti is "one of the best arbitrators in Brazil" and is celebrated by peers and clients alike for his "thorough analysis, practical mind and careful approach".

Praised by market commentators for "his impressive experience across corporate and M&A disputes", Rodrigo Garcia da Fonseca earns strong recognition for his top-tier arbitration practice as both counsel and arbitrator under numerous seats and arbitral rules worldwide.

Fernando Marcondes is renowned on the Brazilian arbitration market as "one of the legends in his field". His deeply technical understanding of complex contractual disputes across construction and infrastructure sectors means "he is always one step ahead and prepared with a smart angle".

Antonio Sergio Altieri de Moraes Pitombo is "one of the best criminal lawyers in Brazil" with a track record of consistently providing top-rate business crime defence services related to tax, money laundering and bankruptcy crimes for individuals and corporates for over 20 years.

Long-established figure, Arnoldo Wald is a highly esteemed "senior statesman" with over seven decades of experience acting on high-profile national and international litigation before the Federal Supreme Courts. Market commentators praise him for "always being one step ahead and ready with a smart angle".

Bernardo Gouthier Macedo is nominated as a go-to competition economist in Brazil by numerous counsel across the globe, who praise his "deep economic knowledge and practical understanding of competition law".

Lexology Index says: Eduardo Hallak is "the go-to person in life sciences", thanks to his extensive experience advising domestic and international clients on IP, regulatory and compliance issues.

Otto Licks is an esteemed life sciences lawyer who draws praise for his strategic acumen and deep expertise in patent, regulatory exclusivity, and unfair competition matters across pharmaceuticals, biologics, agrochemicals, and medical devices.

Pedro Marcos Nunes Barbosa comes highly recommended for his extensive experience navigating complex patent disputes arising from an array of industry sectors.

Eduardo Hallak is a standout lawyer in Brazil’s IP market, widely recognised for his top-tier work in patent litigation within the life sciences sector. With over two decades of experience, he commands a stellar reputation for handling complex disputes.

Otto Licks is an esteemed life sciences lawyer who draws praise for his strategic acumen and deep expertise in patent, regulatory exclusivity, and unfair competition matters across pharmaceuticals, biologics, agrochemicals, and medical devices.

Pedro Marcos Nunes Barbosa earns widespread praise for his deep knowledge of domestic and international trademark issues, including handling major litigation and prosecution proceedings.

Marcelo Terra is a long-standing fixture in Brazil's real estate market and receives widespread recognition as "one of the key references in Brazilian real estate law".

Eduardo Secchi Munhoz is "the best restructuring and insolvency attorney in Brazil", according to peers. He ranks highly for his top-rate experience advising creditors, debtors and investors on major domestic and international debt restructurings and amicable restructurings.