Strategic litigation: disputes with a purpose, not by habit
Before anything is filed, we define with you what winning means in this case. The procedural route follows that decision.
Every case carries a cost that never shows up in the spreadsheet: management time, team energy, accounting uncertainty and, in some matters, public exposure. Litigating well is not only writing good pleadings, it is choosing deliberately when to push, when to negotiate and when to stop.
We run civil, commercial, employment, administrative and family disputes with one step that is often skipped: defining the objective up front. From there we build the legal theory, model the scenarios and give you an honest reading of the odds, including when it is unfavourable.
When this service is the answer
A case that moves with no destination
Years of proceedings, pleadings filed, hearings held and no clarity about which outcome is being pursued or what has already been lost along the way.
A liability that blocks the business
An open dispute that stops a sale, a funding round, a clearance certificate or the signing of a major contract. The problem stopped being legal and became commercial.
An injunction that hits operations today
A freeze, a shutdown, a suspended contract or an immediate obligation. The clock is short and the response has to be both technical and fast.
What you receive
Initial reading of the case and its scenarios
We review documents, background and applicable case law and set out, in writing, the possible scenarios with the strengths and weaknesses of your position. No promises of results.
Defining the objective with the client
We decide together what is being pursued: a fast settlement, time, reputation, establishing a legal position or full recovery. Everything that follows serves that choice.
A written litigation strategy
You receive a plan with the expected sequence of steps, the decision points and what to expect from each phase, including an estimated timeline.
Pleadings and oral argument
Pleadings drafted by the lawyers who know the case, with oral argument before the courts where available and attendance at the hearings that matter.
Negotiation and settlement
Where settlement is the better route, we run the negotiation with the other side and draft the terms so that the risk ends, not only the lawsuit.
Progress reporting
Regular updates in plain language on what happened, what changes and what needs a decision from you, with immediate alerts on significant developments.
Why work with us
The objective comes before the pleading
Strategy is set with the client and revisited when the picture changes. Litigation run on autopilot is expensive and delivers little.
An honest reading of the odds
We say when a case is difficult and when an appeal is not worth filing. Brazilian professional rules forbid promising outcomes, and so does our practice.
The drafter knows the case
Pleadings are produced by the lawyers running the matter, with their own research and current case law, not from recycled templates.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a lawsuit take in Brazil?
It depends on the subject matter, the instance and the court, and any estimate is approximate. Labor and small claims cases tend to be faster, while complex commercial disputes can take years to reach a final ruling. In the initial assessment we give a realistic range for your case and say whether a faster route exists, such as arbitration or settlement.
How are litigation fees charged in Brazil?
Fees can be fixed, charged by procedural phase, success based or a mix, and they are always set out in the engagement before the work starts. The choice depends on the type of case and the client's profile. Court costs, expert fees and out-of-pocket expenses are separate from legal fees and are approved in advance.
Is it worth appealing an unfavourable decision?
Not always. We assess the reasoning of the decision, the case law of the relevant court and the cost of continuing against the possible gain. When the odds are low we say so in writing and discuss alternatives, such as negotiation or compliance with reduced impact.
Can you take over a case already with another lawyer?
Yes. We review the file, identify what has already been decided and what is still reversible and present the strategy available from that point on. The substitution is formalised in line with Brazilian bar rules on the relationship with the previous counsel.
Do you handle arbitration and other dispute resolution methods?
Yes. We act in arbitration, mediation and direct negotiation, including at the stage of choosing the right forum while the contract is still being drafted. In commercial disputes, these routes usually offer more confidentiality and more predictable timing than the courts.
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Before the next filing, define the objective
Send us a summary of the dispute and the main documents, if you have them. We provide an initial reading of the case and the possible scenarios, with what changes in each route. If a deadline is running, flag it on WhatsApp.