BRAZIL

Andrade & Fichtner

Founded in 1983, Andrade & Fichtner has offices in Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and Brasília, Brazil, and acts in the areas of judicial, arbitral and administrative litigation (including tax related litigation), in litigation prevention, tax planning, including advice on compliance with the applicable legislation and regulation. The vast experience and background of its partners has positioned the firm in a leading position in Brazil.

The law firm has broad in-depth professional experience in various strategic segments of the Brazilian economy, such as telecommunications, real estate, energy, gas, oil, ports, airports, transportation and sanitation. In the past years the law firm has greatly developed the areas of insurance, environment and infrastructure, where it has a leading role in a significant number of Brazil's most relevant projects.

The firm is also involved in national and international judicial litigation in a variety of fields, such as trademarks, distribution, pharmaceuticals, banking and corporate transactions. In the arbitration area, the office has an enviable résumé in national and international disputes, namely in the area of contracts, heavy construction, infrastructure, energy, gas and insurance.

Offices:

Rio de Janeiro office
Av. Almirante Barroso, 139 - 4º andar - Centro

Tel: +55 (21) 2215-1733
Fax: +55 (21) 2215-1740

São Paulo office
Rua Helena, 260 - 6º andar - Vila Olímpia

Tel: +55 (11) 3541-3306
Fax: +55 (11) 3541-3781

Brasília office
SHS - Quadra 06 - Cj. A
Bloco E, Sl. 1.119, Brasil XXI
Ed. Business Center Towers

Tel: +55 (61) 3964-8015
Fax: +55 (61) 3964-0083

Andrade & Fichtner invests in the intellectual and professional training of its partners, associates and support staff in order to provide the client with a personalized and qualified service. The firm's staff includes graduates of post-graduation and masters programs both in Brazil and abroad, renowned university professors, and authors of books and articles published in specialized periodicals.

The firm, which was ranked first among Brazilian law firms specialized in resolution of commercial conflicts by Chambers and Partners in previous years, has recently been included as a leading Brazilian law firm in four distinct ranks by the 2011 edition of Chambers Latin America, in the respective areas of Litigation, Arbitration, Insurance and Environment.

Contact:

Sergio Mannheimer
Partner
Rio de Janeiro office

Email: mannheimer@afadv.com.br
Website: www.afadv.com.br

José Antonio Fichtner
Partner
Rio de Janeiro office

Email: jfichtner@afadv.com.br
Website: www.afadv.com.br