We are pleased to share the recognition of our performance among the leaders on the legal market, as determined by the new edition of Chambers and Partners Latin America 2021 guide.
The guide highlighted 4 practice areas of Vieira Rezende, in addition to individually recognize 4 of our partners. See more details below:
"They are clearly knowledgeable about everything that is going on in the transactions."
Notable practitioners: Co-head of department Cláudio Guerreiro (Band 3) has a wealth of experience acting for companies, controlling shareholders and investment funds on acquisitions, including of distressed companies. He also assists with complex reorganisations and highly sensitive corporate governance mandates. A client describes him as "a very good lawyer with a long track record in the field."
"They are a good firm and a pleasure to work with."
Notable practitioners: Market commentators hold department head Daniela Ribeiro Davila (Band 2) in very high regard, with one client declaring: "She is the lead person I work with and is great for oil and gas matters." A peer also recognises her great role in this sector, saying: "I admire her." She possesses longstanding experience acting on oil mandates and is particularly well recognised for her activity advising key suppliers of this industry.
"They are a full-service firm with a growing shipping department."
Notable practitioners: Co-head of the shipping department Bernardo Mendes Vianna (Band 2) has in-depth experience dealing with significant contentious shipping mandates, as one source remarks: "He has a great history in the maritime industry." He focuses his practice on wet shipping matters, frequently assisting clients with casualties, ship arrests and cargo claims. He most frequently caters to maritime companies and insurance clients.
"They are trustworthy, always available and true partners to the client."
Notable practitioners: Solid litigator Breno Ladeira Kingma (Tax: Litigation - Band 4) is frequently called upon to defend multinational oil and gas and shipping corporations before judicial and administrative tribunals at state and federal levels. One client declares: "He is very knowledgeable about tax matters," while another adds: "He is very good at defining procedural strategies in contentious tax mandates."
The detailed ranking is available here.
