Civil and commercial litigation for companies operating in Brazil
A lawsuit affects cash flow, reputation and management time. Before filing anything, we assess the real risk, the likely cost and the settlement options, so the company can decide on an informed basis.
The company has been served and the deadline to respond is already running.
A customer, supplier or partner breached a contract and negotiations have stalled.
A fast court order is needed to prevent harm, such as freezing a debtor's assets.
There is a risk that the dispute will reach the partners' personal assets.
Commercial litigation at Pilli & Fanucchi starts with a simple question: what does the company gain, and what does it risk, on each possible path? The answer guides the strategy from the first filing, whether we are defending, collecting or negotiating.
We review documents, contracts and available evidence, estimate the financial exposure and present scenarios in business language. When settlement is the best option, we negotiate on solid technical grounds. When it is not, we litigate firmly at every level of the court system.
The team brings together partners and associates experienced in civil procedure, shareholder disputes and high-volume litigation, covering both strategic cases and portfolios of repetitive claims.
Every case starts with a close reading of the contract, the evidence and the history of the relationship. Legal arguments come next, built on what can actually be proven.
Each case receives an estimate of exposure and likely duration, so that decisions to litigate, appeal or settle are made with predictability.
For companies facing many similar lawsuits, we standardize defenses, control deadlines and deliver periodic portfolio reports.
Defense and filing of lawsuits from first instance to the higher courts, with a business-oriented strategy.
Acting as plaintiff or defendant in collection, damages, contract termination and specific performance actions, from first instance to the higher courts.
Preliminary orders to protect the company's assets and operations, such as asset attachment, suspension of protests and suspension of harmful acts.
Defense and filing of damages claims involving material and moral damages and loss of profits arising from business activities.
Disputes between partners, partial dissolution of companies, valuation of equity interests, expulsion of partners and liability of officers.
Defense of partners and group companies in veil-piercing proceedings, and action to reach the assets of debtors in cases of abuse.
Appeals, briefs and follow-up of judgments before the São Paulo State Court, the Superior Court of Justice (STJ) and the Supreme Federal Court (STF).
Representation in mediation and arbitration proceedings and drafting of dispute resolution clauses.
Handling of portfolios with large numbers of similar lawsuits, with standardization, deadline control and management reports.
First conversation
In a first conversation, we review the available documents, the running deadline and the possible paths, including negotiation.
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Talk to the Commercial Litigation team at Pilli & Fanucchi.
Meetings in Campinas or by videoconference, in English or Portuguese.
Tell us briefly about your company and its main question or need.
We schedule a call, a videoconference or an in-person meeting.
We indicate the possible paths and, if appropriate, present a fee proposal.
Briefly describe your company's need. One of our lawyers will get in touch.