Civil, Arbitration, and Dispute Resolution
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Civil, Arbitration, and Dispute Resolution
Our firm excels in providing effective representation in civil litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution. We understand that disputes can be disruptive, and our goal is to resolve them in an efficient and favorable manner for our clients. Whether through legal proceedings or arbitration, our skilled litigators and negotiators work tirelessly to protect your interests and achieve the best possible results.
Francisco Queiroz
Caputo Neto
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Francisco Caputo is a founding partner of CBS based in Brasilia. He acts in high-risk cases and advises companies and financial institutions on a range of public and private matters. He is a Federal Counselor of the Brazilian Bar Association - OAB (2019 - 2022) and a member of the National Council of Justice - CNJ. He is former president of the Federal District Bar Association - OAB/DF (2010-2012) and was a member of the Council of the Republic (2018-2021). From 2007 to 2010, he was Regional Director of the Center for the Study of Law Firms - CESA and legislative advisor to the National Confederation of Industry Council - CNI. Since 2006, he has been a member of the Board of Trustees of the Assis Chateaubriand Foundation.
Postgraduate degree in Labor Law from the Association of Labor Judges of the Federal District — AMAGIS/DF Graduated in Law from the University Center of the Federal District - UniDF
Portuguese and Italian
CHAMBERS LATIN AMERICA
He has been recognized by Chambers Latin America in the area of Dispute Resolution for several years.
MOST ADMIRED LAWYER
The ANÁLISE ADVOCACIA yearbook, the largest and most profound mapping of corporate law in Brazil.
LEADERS LEAGUE - GREAT
He was described by Chambers Latin America as “a strong lawyer who is active in the dispute resolution arena”.
LEGAL ANALYSIS/REGIONAL
Best Law Firms for Dispute Resolution: Midwest - 2022
Francisco Caputo
Gustavo
Caputo
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His strong role in Judicial Litigation is recognized, especially with regard to the intensity with which he dedicates himself to complex litigation and emblematic cases. He conducts leading cases for various business segments. He acted to consolidate the understanding to recognize the absolute lawfulness of outsourcing in the energy distribution sector in public civil actions regarding the impact of civil works to contain erosive processes, on the protection of hydroelectric power plant slopes, and in litigation related to the delivery of transmission lines. His knowledge has been asserted in civil liability and litigation cases in contracts and areas of shopping centers, doctor-hospitals, and media companies.
Postgraduate Degree in Business Law from the Getúlio Vargas Foundation — FGV Post-Graduation in Procedural Law from the Brazilian Institute of Procedural Law — IBDP Graduated in Law from the University Center of the Federal District - UniDF
Portuguese, English, and Spanish
CHAMBERS LATIN AMERICA
He has been recognized by Chambers Latin America in the area of Dispute Resolution for several years.
MOST ADMIRED LAWYER
The ANÁLISE ADVOCACIA yearbook, the largest and most profound mapping of corporate law in Brazil.
LEADERS LEAGUE - GREAT
He was described by Chambers Latin America as “a strong lawyer who is active in the dispute resolution arena”.
LEGAL ANALYSIS/REGIONAL
Best Law Firms for Dispute Resolution: Midwest - 2022
Gustavo Caputo
Ademir
Coelho Araújo
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Ademmir acts in complex litigation and in emblematic cases, especially in the Superior Courts. He has been the Coordinator of the Superior Courts area at CBS for 10 years and is recognized for his careful analysis and extensive experience in handling lawsuits.
Postgraduate degree in Civil Procedural Law from the Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina - UNISUL; Bachelor of Laws from the Centro Universitário de Brasília — UniCEUB
Portuguese and English
INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY EXPERTS - AWARDS WINNER 2021
Recognized as an IT lawyer LAW Award Winner in Brazil 2021 by the IAE Group (https://iae.group/).
Ademir Araújo
Caio Caputo
Bastos Paschoal
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Caio has extensive experience in the areas of Corporate Law and Tax Law. He coordinates the federal and corporate tax departments of the CBS. He was President of the Disciplinary Committee and Auditor of the Federal District Unified Sports Justice Court, served as President of the Youth Committee of the Brazilian Bar Association and is a Full Counselor of the Brazilian Bar Association — Federal District Section.
L.L.M graduate student in Corporate Law at INSPER/SP Postgraduate degree in Civil Law and Civil Procedure from ATAME and Universidade Cândido Mendes — RJ Bachelor of Laws from the Instituto de Educação Superior de Brasília — IESB Undergraduate Extension Course focusing on Public International Law and European Union Policies at the Complutense University of Madrid
Portuguese, English, and Spanish
Caio Caputo
Fernanda Peres
Toscano Dantas
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Managing Partner (CEO) and member of the Board of Caputo, Bastos and Serra. Coordinator of the Public Law area and Coordinator of the Strategy Development group at the Caputo, Bastos and Serra Law Firm. She led the Excellence Program — PAEX of the Cabral Foundation. Member of the Brazilian Women's Entrepreneurship Committee. Member of UN Women. Member of the European senior management community. Fernanda has extensive experience in highly complex litigation and business consultancy. She was vice-president of the Regulatory Affairs Committee and lawyer of the Ethics and Discipline Committee of the Brazilian Bar Association. She held the position of Regulator at the National Land Transportation Agency - ANTT, and participated in legal advice in railway and road concessions.
Postgraduate degree in Civil Procedure from the Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina Postgraduate degree in Civil Procedural Law from the University Center of Brasília Participates in the Director Development Program of the Dom Cabral Foundation - PDD and the Committee of Presidents and Directors of the FDC. Bachelor of Laws from Centro Universitário de Brasília Behavioral Profile Analyst (DISC - CIS Assessment), Business High Performance, Executive Coaching. Master Coaching Training by Febracis
CHAMBERS LATIN AMERICA
She has been recognized by Chambers Latin America in the area of Dispute Resolution for several years.
MOST ADMIRED LAWYER
The ANÁLISE ADVOCACIA yearbook, the largest and most profound mapping of corporate law in Brazil.
LEADERS LEAGUE - GREAT
She was described by Chambers Latin America as “a strong lawyer who is active in the dispute resolution arena”.
REGIONAL
Best Law Firms for Dispute Resolution: Midwest - 2022
Fernanda Toscano
João Berchmans
C. Serra
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He has been working with complex litigation and emblematic cases of large banks for over 30 years. He is recognized for his deep experience before CADE, Federal Courts, and Superior Courts. He has already been appointed by the Brazil/DF Bar Association to make up the list of the Fifth Constitutional Court for Judge of the Federal District and Territories Court of Justice — TJDFT.
Postgraduate degree in Civil and Criminal Procedure Law from the Federal District Unified Education Association - AEUDF
Portuguese and English
Recognized as “HIGHLY RECOMMENDED” by the French publication Leaders League - Civil & Commercial Litigation.
João Serra
Ramiro Freitas
de Alencar Barroso
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He has extensive experience in litigation law for over 10 years, having worked in cases of high legal complexity and financial relevance. He was president of the Urban Planning and Land Regularization Committee of the Brazilian Bar Association (2018-2021). Founding member of the Brasília Urban Law Institute, IDUB, Brazil (2021). Researcher for the Brazilian Academy of Constitutional Law - ABDCONST (2010-2011). Member of the Board of Directors of the Consumer Protection Fund, PROCON-DF (2011-2013).
PhD student in Law from the University of Brasília (beginning in 2020). Master in Law from the University of Brasília - UnB (2013). Law degree from the University Center of Brasília (2010). Philosophy degree from the University of Brasília (2008).
Portuguese and English
Ramiro Freitas de Alencar Barroso
Eduardo
Pisani Cidade
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Over 10 years in law firm (considered 3 years and 10 months of internship), he works predominantly in Civil Litigation, especially in Real Estate Law, before all judicial bodies, and is responsible for the portfolio of clients in this field, including shopping centers, developers and real estate agencies. Active in Consumer Protection and Credit Recovery issues. Mastery in the preparation of procedural documents (initial, contestation, appeals, counterreasons, etc.) and expertise in drafting contracts, extrajudicial agreements, provision of consultancies, holding hearings, forwarding of memorials, and oral support. Experience interacting with clients and managing legal and paralegal teams.
Specialist in Real Estate Law from Faculdade Atame Specialist in Business Law and Civil Law from the Brazilian Institute of Public Law — IDP Bachelor of Law from the Franciscan University Center — UNIFRA — Santa Maria/RS
Portuguese and English
Eduardo Cidade
Erick
Gonçalves Afonso Maués
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Currently works with Labor Law, in the litigation strategy from the First Instance to the Superior Labor Court, to advise companies in a consultative and contentious manner, including in the implementation of preventive measures. He heads the Diversity & Inclusion Committee at Caputo, Bastos and Serra Advogados.
Postgraduate degree in Labor and Social Security Law at the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais - PUC Minas. Graduated in Law from the University of Brasília - UnB.
Erick Maués
Felipe
Alvarenga Neves
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Master in International Relations from the Federal University of Uberlândia; Postgraduate student in Business Law and Contracts from the Centro Universitário de Brasília — UniCEUB; Academic exchange at the Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia — UCAM, Spain (Sep/2013 to Jun/2014); Bachelor of Laws from the Federal University of Uberlândia.
Portuguese, English, and Spanish
Felipe Neves
Henrique
Porto de Castro
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It acts in highly complex cases in several national courts, such as the TJDFT, TJSP and TJGO, as well as in the STJ. He has extensive experience in consulting in civil matters, especially in real estate and inheritance matters, and in corporate matters, acting from the preliminary moments of business structuring to its conclusion. It also operates in complex international business operations.
Doctorate in progress at the University of Brasília (UnB) Master in Law from the University of Brasília (UnB) Law degree from the Federal University of Goiás (UFG) Researcher author of works published in renowned national and international journals.
Portuguese and English
Henrique Castro
Johann Maravieski
Muniz Chiritt
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Johann specializes in litigation and civil consultancy, focusing on real estate and succession law.
Graduated in law, with summa cum laude, from the Pontifical Catholic University of Goiás. Postgraduate student in civil procedure from the Instituto Brasiliense de Direito Públio — IDP.
Portuguese and English
Johann Chiritt
Matheus
de Rossi Alves
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Judicial Litigation, with an emphasis on Superior Courts
Specialist in Civil Law and Civil Procedure Law — Judicial School of the Federal District Law Degree from the University of Brasília
Portuguese, English, Italian, and Spanish
Matheus Alves
Priscila
Ribeiro Carneiro
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Specialized in Judicial Litigation, with an emphasis on Superior Courts and Federal Justice
Specialist in Procedure, in the Superior Courts, from Faculdade Mackenzie Specialist in Civil Procedural Law from the Instituto Brasiliense de Direito Público — IDP Law Degree from the Centro Universitário de Brasília - UniCEUB
Portuguese, English, and Spanish
Priscila Carneiro
Rafaela Abraham
Ferreira Lima
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Specialized in judicial litigation with an emphasis on Superior Courts.
Postgraduate degree in Civil Procedural Law from the Instituto Brasiliense de Direito Público — IDP Graduation in Law from the Centro Universitário de Brasília - UniCEUB
Portuguese, English, and Spanish
Rafaela Lima
Yasmin Gonçalves
Santos Kosminsky
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Yasmin acts in specific individual litigation, as well as in mass lawsuits, with an emphasis on the consumerist area.
Postgraduate student in Civil Procedural Law from the Brazilian Institute of Teaching, Development and Research - IDP Bachelor of Laws from the University Center of Brasília — UniCEUB Graduated in International Relations from Faculdade Integrada do Recife — FIR
Portuguese, English, and Spanish