Our firm was recognized in the Real Estate Law (Tier 1), Public Law (Tier 5) and Dispute Resolution: Litigation (Tier 7) practices. Marcelo Terra was nominated in the Hall of Fame category and Natalia Japur was recommended as Leading Individuals for their work in their respective areas.

About the firm the guide states: 

Real Estate

Duarte Garcia, Serra Netto e Terra Advogados fields a top-notch real estate practice that is well positioned to advise on an array of contentious and non-contentious issues, ‘from the simplest to the most complex’ transaction. Its broad service offering spans all sectors, encompassing investments and development projects in the residential, industrial, commercial, and rural segments. The practice, which benefits from the firm’s strong grounding in corporate law, finance, capital markets, litigation, and environmental issues, is jointly led by founding partner Marcelo Terra and Guilherme Caffaro Terra, the latter of whom is praised for his ‘negotiation skills and deep understanding of the real estate market’. Clients also rate the ‘quick, thoughtful and competent’ Natalie Collet Feitosa Lange, who frequently advises on the structuring of transactions and real estate developments. José Carlos Baptista Puoli possesses extensive experience in litigation and arbitration, while versatile partner Natália Japur handles contentious and advisory matters.

Public Law

Singled out for the 'seniority, vast experience and availability of its professionals', Duarte Garcia, Serra Netto e Terra Advogados provides consultancy and litigation services to clients in regulated sectors, demonstrating particular strength in concession disputes, administrative improbity cases, and infrastructure regulatory matters. Leading the practice, Luis Eduardo Menezes Serra Netto brings extensive experience in public concessions, regulation, and bidding procedures. Paola Martinelli Szanto Mendes dos Santos focuses on administrative proceedings and public contract litigation, while Renata Lorena Martins de Oliveira specialises in public contracts, anti-corruption lawsuits and regulatory issues. Rodrigo Scalamandré Duarte Garcia is other name to note for public law-related disputes.

Dispute Resolution Litigation

Led by Daniel Gustavo Magnane Sanfins, Duarte Garcia, Serra Netto e Terra Advogados handles a varied caseload featuring civil litigation, pre-trial negotiations and enforcement proceedings, and is particularly recognised for its strength in disputes in the real estate sector. Practice head Sanfins specialises in civil proceedings and digital law. Other notable attorneys include Wilson de Toledo Silva Junior, who is recommended for civil, contractual and real estate cases; Antonio Carlos Petto Junior, a trusted advisor to the agribusiness and healthcare sectors; and associate Lucas Tavella Michelan.

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