A notable name in the Campinas market, Emerenciano, Baggio & Associados Advogados is well positioned to handle an array of business law matters – including corporate restructurings, and M&A transactions – and dispute resolution mandates, most notably international arbitrations and litigation arising from contractual disputes. Demonstrating wide-ranging expertise that also extends to labour, consumer, criminal and family law, the firm attracts instructions from domestic and multinational clients operating in a variety of sectors, including telecoms, financial services, and real estate, among others. Robertson Emerenciano brings together in-depth knowledge of corporate and M&A, tax, and restructuring and insolvency, while Adelmo da Silva Emerenciano advises on commercial matters and dispute resolution. Luiz Gustavo Lemos Fernandes often assists clients with contractual disputes, M&A transactions, succession planning, and joint ventures.

Finocchio & Ustra Sociedade de Advogados, which ‘stands out for its expertise in tax law, experienced team, and innovative approach’, is a powerhouse in the Campinas market. The firm provides legal support in a host of matters, ranging from M&A transactions, to white collar crime, tax and environmental law. It continues to attract new clients from a multitude of sectors including, but not limited to, the automotive, consumer goods, and technology industries. Founding partner José Luis Finocchio Junior leads the group and specialises in corporate and financial transactions. Other notable names include Felipe Lopes de Faria Cervone and Andrea Ometto Bittar Tincani, who are adept in M&A, corporate restructuring, joint ventures, and succession planning. Cervone’s focus also extends to debt restructuring, import and export financing, equity and debt offerings, and regulatory compliance. On the labour and social security law front, Veridiana Moreira Police has extensive experience representing clients in union negotiations, legal audits, and corporate transactions, as well as advising on labour compliance. Compliance, ESG and data protection expert Marco Aurelio Bagnara Orosz was notably promoted to partner in April 2023.

With particular expertise in tax law, Lima Junior, Domene e Advogados Associados is a go-to firm in Campinas for related disputes, tax assessments, debt cancellations, and infraction notices, although it also boasts experience in litigation arising from M&A transactions, contracts, and labour claims. The group has notably seen recent growth in matters concerning cryptocurrency regulations. Offering both advisory and litigation services, the team acts on behalf of clients from an array of sectors, including agribusiness, construction, technology, and healthcare. Ana Cristina de Castro Ferreira is noted for her aptitude in tax and business law. João Carlos de Lima Junior's former role as advisor to CARF makes him an asset to the tax practice. Based in São Paulo, Vanessa Rodrigues Domene concentrates on tax and constitutional law mandates.

Specialising in business law, TozziniFreire Advogados‘ Campinas office manages a varied workload, which features dispute resolution, corporate and M&A, and labour matters, among other. With a wide scope of expertise, the team is equipped to handle high-value and complex matters, often involving multinational companies and international jurisdictions. The group’s expanding client base consists of businesses from a range of sectors, such as agribusiness, automotive, and cosmetics. Aloisio Carneiro da Cunha Menegazzo, who co-leads the branch, concentrates on corporate law and M&A, often advising on contract negotiations, joint ventures, and corporate restructuring. Alongside Menegazzo, André Barabino co-heads the team and is an expert in contentious matters, including cases heard before the regional, state, and superior courts. On the labour front, office co-head Leonardo Augusto Padilha Bertanha focuses on collective bargaining negotiations, internal investigations, audits, and due diligence. Associate Marina Silva Caramuru stands out for her experience in judicial and administrative litigation.

Claudio Zalaf E Advogados Associados is recognised for its expertise in business, labour, tax, and data privacy law, as well as litigation. The firm is regularly engaged in disputes concerning tax and employment issues, although it is also experienced in civil actions, infraction notices, contractual disputes, and constitutional complaints. Boasting a strong client base which continues to grow, the firm is adept at handling complex matters on behalf of clients from various sectors, such as sanitation, automotive, and chemicals. The group is jointly led by Lucas Ciarrochi Malavasi, labour litigation specialist Guilherme Gut Sá Peixoto de Castro, and Felipe Schmidt Zalaf, a key contact for tax mandates.

Garcia de Lima Sociedade de Advogados is a popular choice for clients seeking assistance with corporate, dispute resolution, white-collar crime, and labour matters. The firm routinely acts for clients from a range of industries - including agribusiness, energy, and media - in labour, tax, debt and fraud claims, as well as corporate restructurings and probate proceedings. Focused on business and tax law, co-head Eduardo Garcia de Lima's former position as a judge on the Tax Appeals Board makes him an asset to the team. Fellow co-leader Leandro Garcia de Lima is an expert in civil procedural matters, tax, family and succession law.

Gomes & Hoffmann, Bellucci, Piva Advogados maintains a recognisable presence in the Campinas market due to its breadth of expertise and deep understanding of local businesses. The firm specialises in corporate mandates, although it is also adept in matters pertaining to tax, labour, consumer, and regulatory law. It is frequently seen acting on behalf of clients in tax disputes, divorce settlements, succession planning, union negotiations, and compensation actions, among other engagements. With such an expansive reach, the group has amassed a strong and growing client base consisting of companies from various sectors, including education, healthcare, and commerce, as well as private clients. Co-leading the office are Susy Gomes Hoffmann, noted for her 'in-depth knowledge of tax law and matters involving trials at CARF', civil law specialist Susete Gomes, Maurício Bellucci, another contact for tax matters, Sílvia Helena Gomes Piva, and labour expert Roberto de Faria Miranda, all of whom are noted for their ‘excellent level of professionalism, ethics, and understanding of business’.

Singled out for it 'quality of service provision, agility in returns, and qualified and helpful teams', Martinelli Advogados‘ Campinas office is equipped to handle a wide scope of matters. The group, which shines in tax mandates, has extensive experience in environmental, real estate, contractual, and civil law. Tax collection lawsuits, contribution exclusions, and credit recoveries are frequent engagements for the firm, which also offers tax consultancy services to a varied client base consisting of companies from the banking, agribusiness, and energy sectors, among others. Lyzzania Renner, who focuses on tax refund management, co-heads the office alongside tax planning, auditing, and litigation specialist Andre Lara Cordoso Garcia, and tax incentives and tax management expert Bruno Baccan Pereira.

Oliveira e Olivi Advogados Associados has established itself as a popular destination for legal support in the Campinas market due to its particular expertise in business law, although its aptitude also extends to tax, criminal, and civil law. The team has extensive experience acting for clients from a range of industries - such as financial services, construction, and oil and gas - in contractual disputes, debt transactions, M&A, and bankruptcy proceedings. Tax executions and reductions, credit disputes, and criminal matters are other notable areas of practice. Founding partner Gilberto Olivi and Paula Cruz specialise in tax law. Civil, corporate, and civil liability specialist Rafael Peroto is another name to note.The firm has notably opened a Curitiba office in 2022, expanding its national reach.

With extensive experience in labour, tax, corporate, IP, and regulatory law, Zanetti e Paes de Barros Advogados is noted for its breadth of expertise. The group offers dispute resolution and consulting services to a large client base consisting of private clients and businesses from a multitude of sectors, most notably energy, real estate, and healthcare. Corporate law specialist Marcelo Zanetti Godoi frequently leads on business litigation, corporate reorganisation, and project structuring matters. Camilo Francisco Paes de Barros e Penati is adept in labour litigation and union negotiations. Other notable practitioners include civil procedureal law expert Joanna Paes de Barros e Oliveira Kiss and Gisele Berto Vilas Boas, who focuses on tax and labour matters.

Standing out 'for offering quality services, with an experienced team specialised in various areas of law', Lemos Advocacia para Negócios handles a mix of tax, civil, digital, environmental, and labour law mandates. The firm acts for a varied client base with operations in the automotive, agribusiness, and manufacturing sectors, among others. Leading the group is founding partner Abelardo Lemos, who is recognised for his expertise in tax and litigation. On the civil and digital law front, Nelson Adriano de Freitas has extensive experience handling consumer, data protection and civil liability actions. Another notable name in the firm is Andrea De Toledo Pierri, who is adept in tax matters.

Mattos Filho‘s full-service offering extends to its Campinas office, established in 2020. The national powerhouse boasts expertise in labour, tax, capital markets, dispute resolution, antitrust, and corporate matters, making it equipped to handle a wide variety of legal issues. The team has amassed a strong client base consisting of companies from various sectors, such as agriculture, consumer goods, and technology. Tax specialist João Marcos Colussi is the main contact in Campinas.

Ricardo Siqueira Sociedade de Advogados specialises in bankruptcy matters, including debt restructuring and insolvency, although it also offers business and agribusiness-related advice. The firm is predominantly instructed by clients from the automotive, food, non-profit, agribusiness, and medical sectors, and has seen recent growth in demand from the energy sector. Founding partner Ricardo Amaral Siqueira has particular expertise assisting agribusiness companies in bankruptcy and court restructuring cases; he is also adept in general business law. Other notable names include business law specialists Caroline Kühl D’Almeida Ferreira and Isabela Schneider Magalhães.