Headquartered in Florianópolis, Menezes Niebuhr Advogados Associados fields a large and experienced team that advises regional and national clients across a wide spectrum of legal issues, including public law, environmental and urban planning, real estate, and tax. The firm is particularly recognised for its expertise in public procurement and contracting, with a strong track record in public concessions and public-private partnerships (PPPs), as well as disputes involving the public administration. Joel de Menezes Niebuhr leads this area, bringing deep specialisation in matters concerning public-private relations, while Cauê Vecchia is another key name for administrative law. In real estate, the practice is driven by Diogo Bonelli Paulo, an authority on real estate law, and Marcus Vinícius Motter Borges, who focuses on real estate transactions, with Jessica Costa noted for her work in development and construction projects. Ricardo Anderle heads up the sizeable tax team.
Leading firms in Brazil
Menezes Niebuhr Advogados Associados
Praxisleiter:
Joel de Menezes Niebhur; Diogo Bonelli Paulo; Marcus Vinícius Motter Borges; Ricardo Anderle
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Pedro de Menezes Niebuhr; Cauê Vecchia; Jessica Costa; Lucas Rocha Mendes; Gabriel Collaço Vieira; Rodrigo Schwartz Holanda; Carlos Gilberto Crippa Júnior; Gabriela Bittencourt Zanella; Rafaela Roman Ros; Gabrielle Brüggemann Schadrack; Bianca Holler Sotto Mayor de Moraes
Kernmandanten
Autopista Litoral Sul S/A
Volkswagen Truck & Bus Indústria E Comércio De Veículos
Delta Construções S/A
Conasa Infraestrutura S/A
Interparques Holding S/A
Companhia De Gás De Minas Gerais (“GASMIG”)
Allpark Empreendimentos, Participacoes e Servicos S/A
Eletronuclear S.A.
Banco De Brasília S/A
Construtora Triunfo S/A
Gran Reserva Boa Vista Holding (Alpes Catarina)
Medeiros Family
Grupo Hurbana
G+R Edificações Inteligentes
Rio Park Urbanismo SPE Ltda.
Vokkan Urbanismo
C. Ramos (Herdade de Castro)
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- Represented Autopista Litoral Sul S/A ’s interests in the litigation related to the termination of the construction contract and responsibilities for labour-related funds concerning the construction company Azevedo & Travassos Infraestrutura Ltda.
- Advised Gerir Gestão e Serviços on the implementation of a community project located in the city of Rio Verde/GO.
- Represented the VW Truck & Bus’s interests in a writ of mandamus seeking the revision of abusive requirements in a bidding process by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, with a value exceeding R$2.5bn.
Mosimann-Horn Advogados
Mosimann-Horn Advogados has a strong foothold in the Santa Catarina market, providing comprehensive legal services to a diverse portfolio of local and national corporate and private clients. The team advises on matters spanning corporate law, contracts, labour, tax, dispute resolution, and environmental issues. Its dispute resolution practice is a key strength, with expertise in both strategic litigation and commercial arbitration. Leading this area are Rafael Horn, who combines experience in disputes, corporate transactions, and contract negotiations, and Douglas Anderson Dal Monte, recognised for his skill in complex litigation. Fábio Kunz da Silveira is also highlighted for his work in corporate disputes. The firm further distinguishes itself in public, administrative, and environmental law, as well as in projects across the energy, forestry, real estate, sanitation, and transport sectors. Key names include Ítalo Augusto Mosimann, noted for his expertise in public procurement and contentious public law, and Hélio De Melo Mosimann, who stands out in public law litigation.
Praxisleiter:
Rafael Horn; Douglas Anderson Dal Monte
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Fábio Kunz da Silveira; Lucas Inácio da Silva
B/Luz
B/Luz tailors its services to meet the needs of Florianópolis’ thriving tech sector, providing clients with comprehensive corporate and commercial support, including regulatory guidance and IP matters. The firm is particularly recognised for its strength in complex, cross-border transactions, advising clients from initial due diligence through to investment negotiations. Tech specialist Rafael Peixoto Abal is a key point of contact for both start-ups and venture capital fund managers.
Praxisleiter:
Rafael Peixoto Abal
Kernmandanten
RD Gestão e Sistemas S/A
Acate – Associação Catarinense de Tecnologia Condoconta S/A
Darwin Starter Investimentos S/A Supero Tecnologia Ltda
Aquarela Inovação Tecnológica do Brasil S/A
Invenit Solutions – Sistemas, Comércio e Importação Ltda.
Movti Cloud Solutions S/A
GN Tech Exames S/A
Harmo Tecnologia Ltda
Pecsmart Serviço De Inteligência Para Produção Animal Ltda
Intercultural Agência de Viagens S/A
Sensorweb Serviços De Tecnologia Da Informação S/A
Creditares Tecnologia e Intermediação de Serviços Ltda.
Mobiliza Tecnologia da Informação Ltda.
Koopere Cooperativa de Trabalho dos Profissionais de Tecnologia da Informação e serviços
Alpha Consultoria e Tecnologia Ltda.
Buscaonibus Serviços Online Ltda.
Enliv Ltda.
A. Yoshii Engenharia
Aurora Shopping
Angelus Indústria e Comércio de Produtos Odontológicos
Genesis Group
Geo Energética
Hospital dos Olhos de Londrina
Key Design
FANCORE GROUP
JK ACADEMY
Sotran
CONDO STORE FRANCHISING LTDA
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- Advised B2RISE (VAEES) on the sale of a 75% equity stake in B2RISE, as well as rights for a future full acquisition, further reinforcing its position in the Brazilian SAP market.
- Advised BuscaOnibus and its partners on its sale to DeÔnibus, one of the largst bus ticket marketplaces in the country.
Buzaglo Dantas Advogados
With more than 20 years of experience, Buzaglo Dantas Advogados is a Florianópolis-based boutique exclusively dedicated to environmental law. The firm acts for clients from sectors such as real estate, energy, oil and gas, mining, and infrastructure, and is especially recognised for its strength in dispute resolution, handling judicial, administrative, and criminal proceedings. Beyond litigation, the team is also highly skilled in environmental licensing, impact assessments, and sustainability matters. Marcelo Buzaglo Dantas combines deep expertise in environmental litigation and advisory work, while Lucas Dantas Evaristo de Souza brings a dual specialisation in environmental and criminal law. The practice is further reinforced by Fernanda de Oliveira Crippa, a respected practitioner known for her ability to navigate complex regulatory challenges and liaise effectively with public authorities.
Praxisleiter:
Marcelo Buzaglo Dantas; Lucas Dantas Evaristo de Souza
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Fernanda de Oliveira Crippa
Kernmandanten
Terminal Portuario de Navegantes – Portonave
Associação dos Proprietários Praia Brava – Norte (APROBRAVA)
Tupy S.A
Surfland Brasil Garopaba Incorporações Spe Ltda
Sanluzzi Construtora e Incorporadora Ltda
Alphaville Urbanismo S.A.
Sindicato Indústria Carnes Derivados – SINDICARNE
D6 03 Empreendimentos Imobiliários SPE Ltda
Associação Catarinense de Empresas Florestais – ACR
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- Advised Alphaville Urbanismo on a civil investigation initiated by the Public Ministry of the State of Piauí, withthe aim of investigating alleged irregularities that occurred at the “EmpreendimentoAlphaville 2” facility, in the Municipality of Teresina, Piauí.
- Acts for D6 03 in a public civil action filed by the Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office aimed at preventing the construction of a development by the company, duly licensed by the competent environmental authority (co-defendantINIS), on the grounds of alleged illegality in the environmental licenses granted, as the plaintiff believes they authorised an intervention in a permanent preservation area of a water course margin and mangrove.
Lollato Lopes Rangel Ribeiro Advogados
Lollato Lopes Rangel Ribeiro Advogados is a boutique firm with a sharp focus on restructuring, insolvency, and strategic litigation, operating from offices in Florianópolis, São Paulo, and Curitiba. The team is a trusted partner to investors, shareholders, and creditors facing high-stakes insolvency proceedings, judicial and extrajudicial reorganisations, and complex disputes across sectors such as telecoms, real estate, agribusiness, fashion, and mining, among others. Beyond litigation, the firm is also recognised for its transactional expertise, which covers debtor-in-possession (DIP) financings, distressed M&A, and deals involving non-performing loans (NPLs). Felipe Lollato, a seasoned practitioner with over 30 years of experience in bankruptcy and insolvency matters, is the main point of contact in Florianópolis.
Praxisleiter:
Felipe Lollato
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Francisco Rangel Effting; Bruna Sfoggia Monteiro; Laura Ghiorzi Ribeiro
Kernmandanten
Nexpe (Brazil Brokers and Abyara’s Group)
XP Asset
Atento S.A.
BTG Pactual S.A.
Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BofA)
Canvas Capital
Noma Implementos Rodoviários
Chemin Incorporadora
Arc Investment Fund
Coritiba Foot Ball Club
Prisma Comercial Exportadora de Oleoquímicos
Glinfértil Fertilizantes
Valecred Securitizadora
Blackpartners
Associação Chapecoense de Futebol
Pilar Gold Desenvolvimento Mineral
Grupo Thá
Agrocomercial Sandri
Canal/Replay
Rio Pardo Proteína Vegetal
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- Representing Noma, one of South America’s largest manufacturers of road implements,including trailers and semitrailers, in its court-supervised reorganization.
- Supports the Prezzotto Group with its judicial recovery process.
- Represents Coritiba in its court-supervised reorganisation.
Marchiori, Sachet, Barros e Dias Sociedade de Advogados
Marchiori, Sachet, Barros e Dias Sociedade de Advogados enjoys a strong reputation for both tax litigation and advisory work, representing high-profile clients across industries such as telecoms, energy, oil and gas, and financial services. The firm also offers expertise in M&A, regulatory matters, and real estate transactions. Luiz Fernando Sachet is particularly recognised for his strength in tax litigation. Catiani Rossi and Eduardo Sabino are also noted for their experience in handling complex tax mandates.
Praxisleiter:
Luiz Fernando Sachet
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Catiani Rossi; Eduardo Sabino
Kernmandanten
PBG S.A. (Ceramica Portobello)
Mineração Portobello Ltda.
C. Picolli Industria de Calçados Ltda.
Indústria e Comércio de Calçados Ala Ltda.
Bistek Supermercado Ltda.
Reyc Comércio e Participações Ltda.
MOIC Digital Ltda.
Highlight-Mandate
- Represents PBG S.A., a leading manufacturer of ceramic tiles and flooring, in a high-stakes tax dispute concerning the cancellation of over R$57m in corporate income tax (IRPJ) assessments.
- Represented Bistek Supermercado in a strategic tax litigation matter involving the exclusion of state-level ICMS investment subsidies from the Corporate Income Tax (IRPJ) and Social Contribution on Net Profit (CSLL) tax base.
- Successfully represented Reyc Comércio e Participações Ltda. in an administrative proceeding before the Santa Catarina State Tax Authority (SEFAZ/SC), securing the full cancellation of a potential tax assessment worth R$24.6m at the pre-assessment stage