Who We Are

Our Mission

To provide legal services to our clients, aiming at the full achievement of their objectives, with creativity, safety, and efficiency. To constantly improve and share the knowledge. To practice and transmit ethical values.

Our View

We believe in the worthy construction of the society by means of the Law, and mainly of the Legal Practice based on ethics, social responsibility, and commitment to the human principles and values.

Our Values

To work ethically, with integrity, transparency and objectivity. Act with total commitment to the cases entrusted to our Office.

Our Team

Ademir Pimentel Partner

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Daniel Vega Partner

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André Smilgin Partner

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Mariana F. Souza Partner

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Andre Lima Partner

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Roberto GuimarãesOf Counsel

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Nilson Furtado Of Counsel

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Vanice Valle Of Counsel

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Fabiana Machado Of Counsel

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Dan Kraft Of Counsel

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Roberto Federici Of Counsel

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Juliana Pimentel Of Counsel

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Silvia Pimentel Of Counsel

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Associate Partners

Alexandre Di Bella

Alexandre Di Bella has a Bachelor's degree in Law from the Federal University of Ouro Preto (UFOP), and is pursuing a postgraduate degree in Civil Law and Civil Procedure at LEGALE. He has experience in Civil and Public Law, working in litigation, consulting, and strategic cases.

Alexandre Di Bella Lawyer

Amanda Neto

Amanda de Barros Neto has a degree in Law from Universidade Candido Mendes and is a civil lawyer with experience in Volume Litigation in Consumer Law. Before joining PVS Advogados, he worked in several offices providing services to clients in the financial segment, telephone sector and retail stores.

Amanda Neto Lawyer

Bernardo Pimentel

Bernardo Pimentel, has a bachelor's degree in Law from Universidade Candido Mendes - Centro and a postgraduate degree from PUC-RJ in the area of ​​civil procedure.

Bernardo Pimentel Lawyer

Bruno Bragato

Bruno Bragato Sales has a Bachelor's degree in Law from the Gama Filho University (UGF), and an MBA in Business Management from the Federal Fluminense University (UFF), nearing completion. He has experience in civil and strategic litigation.

Bruno Bragato Lawyer

Bruno Brandão

Bruno Brandão (also known as Bruno Brandão de Queiroz) has worked in recent years at Vega, Honorato, Brandão Advogados, where he was a partner. Previously, he worked for two years at the Attorney General's Office of the State of Rio de Janeiro. He has extensive experience in civil litigation, including structuring and managing mass (volume) litigation. Bruno holds a Bachelor's degree in Law from Universidade Cândido Mendes and a postgraduate degree in Public Administration Law from the Federal Fluminense University (UFF).

Bruno Brandão Lawyer

Camila Nascimento

Camila Nascimento holds a Bachelor's degree in Law from Centro Universitário São José and is pursuing a postgraduate degree in Civil Law and Civil Procedure, as well as beginning a postgraduate degree in Consulting Law. I hope to contribute to the team with knowledge and also with partnership.

Camila Nascimento Lawyer

Carolina Campbell

Carolina Campbell graduated in Law from the Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro (UNIRIO) in 2017. She is currently pursuing a postgraduate degree in the General Data Protection Law (LGPD) at Universidade Cândido Mendes and has taken an extension course in Contracts at the Magistrates' School of the State of Rio de Janeiro (EMERJ).

She specializes in Civil, Consumer, and Family Law litigation. Before joining PVS Advogados, Carolina worked at traditional law firms such as Bastos-Tigre, HBA Advogados, and also served as a public servant at the Public Defender's Office in the Itinerant Court. 

In pursuit of professional improvement, she completed a one-month legal English exchange program in London, which further enriched her knowledge and skills in the field. She has a solid academic background, diversified practical experience, and a continuous effort to update and specialize.

Carolina Campbell Lawyer

Caroline Rocha

Caroline Rocha is a lawyer, holding a Bachelor's degree in Law from Universidade Estácio de Sá (UNESA). Before joining PVS Advogados, she worked at the Attorney General's Office of the State of Rio de Janeiro and at the Court of Justice of the State of Rio de Janeiro, gaining experience in civil law and business registration.

She currently works in Civil Litigation and Arbitration matters.

Caroline Rocha Lawyer

Danielle Barroso dos Santos

Danielle Barroso dos Santos holds a Bachelor's degree in Law from Universidade Estácio de Sá (UNESA), a postgraduate degree in Consumer Law and Civil Liability from Universidade Estácio de Sá (UNESA), and is a Compliance specialist from IBC (Brazilian Institute of Compliance), with experience in hearings, civil and strategic litigation for public service concessionaires and companies providing services and products.
Before joining PVS Advogados, Danielle was part of traditional law firms such as Villemor Amaral and Zveiter Law Firm.

Danielle Barroso dos Santos Lawyer

Daniela Santos

Daniela de Jesus Santos holds a Bachelor's degree in Law from Universidade Estácio de Sá (UNESA). Before joining PVS Advogados, she gained professional experience in law firms specializing in mass and strategic civil litigation, working in the areas of Aeronautical Law and Banking Law.

Daniela Santos Lawyer

Deborah Akemi Utiyama

Deborah Akemi Utiyama is a lawyer specializing in Public Law, with a postgraduate degree from EMERJ – the Magistrates' School of the State of Rio de Janeiro – in the Specialization Course in Public and Private Law with a focus on the judicial career, and a postgraduate degree in Public Law and Advocacy from ESAP – the Higher School of Public Advocacy – at PGE-RJ - the Attorney General's Office of the State of Rio de Janeiro.

She holds a Law degree from FND-UFRJ - the National Law School of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. Before joining PVS Advogados, she worked as a Legal Resident at PGE-RJ, in the area of Public Procurement and Contracting, and was an Associate Lawyer at Villemor Amaral Advogados, working in mass civil litigation in the civil aviation area.

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Desirée Gonçalves

Desirée Gonçalves has a degree in Law from Universidade Candido Mendes and is a Postgraduate in Civil Law and Civil Procedure and Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure also from Universidade Candido Mendes. He has extensive experience in strategic and volume civil litigation; legal consultancy, preparation of procedural documents and holding hearings.

Desirée Gonçalves Lawyer

Diogo Pires

Diogo Pires e Albuquerque Santos represents foreign and Brazilian clients in the development of all kinds of real estate business. Diogo advises clients in the purchase and sale of rural and urban properties, residential and non-residential lease contracts, and shopping centers. He also assists clients in projects involving forest acquisition, build-to-suit leases, legal audits, and the drafting and analysis of contracts with real estate aspects.

Diogo's experience in the real estate area covers transactions developed in various industries and sectors, such as the pharmaceutical, retail, banking, hotel, leisure, and energy industries. Diogo has represented companies such as Pfizer; Boeing Industries; Bank of America Merrill Lynch; Rio Bravo Investimentos; Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Cinépolis; and Lafarge. He has also been involved in various deals with foreign companies from Canada, the United States, Norway, the United Kingdom, and Mexico.

During his undergraduate studies, Diogo interned at Brookfield Shopping Centers S.A., formerly known as Brascan Imobiliária S.A., one of the largest and most successful shopping center owners in the country.

Fluent in English, Diogo holds a Bachelor's degree in Law from Universidade Cândido Mendes, with a specialization in Marketing from the Higher School of Advertising and Marketing in RJ (ESPM); he also holds a postgraduate degree in Business Law from Universidade Cândido Mendes and a Master's degree in Marketing from IAG at PUC of Rio de Janeiro.

Diogo Pires Lawyer

Eduardo Barbeito de Vasconcellos

Eduardo Barbeito holds a Master's degree in Civil Procedural Law from the State University of Rio de Janeiro and a Law degree from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro. He also holds a postgraduate degree in contentious areas from the Getúlio Vargas Foundation in Rio de Janeiro. Eduardo mainly works in judicial and arbitration disputes, in addition to having experience in insolvency proceedings and contract consulting.

Eduardo Barbeito Lawyer

Fabiano Coutinho

Fabiano Coutinho Barros da Silva (or simply Fabiano Coutinho) holds a Bachelor's degree in Law from the National Law School of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro – UFRJ, a postgraduate degree in Civil Law and Civil Procedure from Universidade Cândido Mendes – UCAM, and is currently pursuing a Postgraduate Degree in Aeronautical Management and Law from UNISUL. He is a founding member of IBAER - the Brazilian Institute of Aeronautical Law.

He began his career at Chehab, Cunha, Regen e Espanhol Advogados, from where he left to work with contracts at LEMCON Networks, a Finnish multinational responsible for the construction of ERBs for the mobile telephony service of Telemar, now Oi, and TIM. He founded Coutinho & Coelho Advogados, where he worked for 14 years until joining Taunay & Rocha Advogados.

A professional with extensive experience in what is conventionally called judicial litigation (massive and strategic), serving public service concessionaires, financial institutions, and service and product providers, he has always focused on providing quality service, with a constant flow of information and exchange of experiences with the client/partner.

Fabiano Coutinho Lawyer

Guillherme Giesta

Guilherme Valladares Giesta holds a Bachelor's degree in Law from Universidade Cândido Mendes, a specialization in Business and Commercial Law from Universidade Cândido Mendes, and in Civil Procedural Law from the Federal Fluminense University (UFF). He currently also holds the position of Legal Advisor at the State Treasury Secretariat of Rio de Janeiro.

Before joining PBVS Advogados, Guilherme was an associate lawyer at Pedro Calmon Filho & Associados; an associate lawyer at Gaia, Silva & Gaede; a partner at Giesta & Mainier Advogados; and a partner at Vega, Honorato & Brandão Advogados.

Guilherme was also a member of the Real Estate Law Commission and the Legislative Affairs Commission of the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB/RJ). Guilherme is fluent in English, Spanish, and German, and primarily works in consultancy and litigation in Tax and Financial Law; Civil; Commercial; Real Estate; Maritime and Administrative Law.

Guilherme Giesta Lawyer

Gustavo Benirschke

Gustavo Benirschke holds a bachelor's degree in law from Universidade Salgado de Oliveira and a postgraduate degree in Civil Procedural Law from Damásio Educacional. He has experience in civil and strategic litigation, contracts, LGPD and preventive law.

Gustavo Benirschke Lawyer

Gustavo Martins

Gustavo Martins has been working since 2001 in the labor law field for medium and large law firms, with over 15 years of experience in preventive legal advice, labor litigation, and union negotiations, as well as representation before the Public Ministry of Labor and the Ministry of Labor and Employment.

He also has solid knowledge in contingency of actions, drafting of legal documents, conducting hearings, negotiating settlements, issuing management reports, and providing consultancy on labor law issues, focusing on prevention, reduction, or resolution of conflicts.

He has defended and continues to defend the interests of companies in various segments, such as retail, pharmaceutical industry, telecommunications, electricity distribution, call centers, airlines, construction companies, insurers, educational institutions, etc.

Gustavo holds a Bachelor's degree in Law from Universidade Candido Mendes - downtown campus - and a postgraduate degree in Civil Procedural Law from Candido Mendes – AVM.

Gustavo Martins Lawyer

Helison de Paula

Helison de Paula holds a Bachelor's degree in Law from the Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro (UNIRIO), and is a lawyer in Aeronautical Law, with an emphasis on Consumer and Civil Law. Before joining PVS Advogados, he worked as an associate lawyer at Di Ciero Advogados, with experience in mass civil litigation in the civil aviation area.

Helison de Paula Lawyer

Iara Braga

Iara Braga is a lawyer with a postgraduate degree in Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure from Estácio de Sá University (UNESA), as well as experience in criminal law and civil litigation. She worked as a conciliator at the Court of Justice of the State of Rio de Janeiro, participating in predominantly consumer cases. She dedicated her academic period to an internship at the aforementioned Court, through general tasks in the magistrates' office, with direct involvement in lawsuits in the civil, criminal and social security areas. Appointed to the OAB Jovem Commission of the Rio de Janeiro State Section, she participated in and promoted lectures, round tables and other events to promote the careers of lawyers at the beginning of their careers.

Iara Braga Advogada

João Marcelo Brandão

João Marcelo Brandão holds a Bachelor's degree in Law from Centro Universitário La Salle do Rio de Janeiro (UNILASALLE-RJ). He has extensive professional experience in Civil and Strategic Litigation.

João Marcelo Brandão Lawyer

Jonas Garcia

Jonas Garcia is a lawyer specializing in litigation, with experience in both private and public law matters. Before joining PVS Advogados, he worked at other relevant firms. Graduated from Unirio and postgraduate in Civil Procedural Law from PUC-RJ.

Jonas Garcia Lawyer

Júlia Lopes

Júlia Lopes Neves da Veiga Pinto holds a Bachelor's degree in Law from Universidade Estácio de Sá (UNESA), a postgraduate degree in Civil Law and Civil Procedure from Faculdade Legale, a specialist in Public Law from Complexo de Ensino Renato Saraiva (CERS), and is currently pursuing a Postgraduate Degree in Aeronautical Law from Faculdade Unyleya. She has experience in civil and strategic litigation, commercial civil aviation, and telecommunications.

Júlia Lopes Lawyer

Leandro Borsatto

Leandro Borsatto holds a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree in International Law from the State University of Rio de Janeiro – UERJ, where he presented a dissertation entitled “The International Sports Microcosm Regulated under the Precepts of Global Governance: Dispute Resolution System and Study of Leading Cases,” with a recommendation for publication.

He has extensive experience in dispute resolution (civil litigation and arbitration) of great complexity in matters such as civil law, consumer law, commercial law, administrative law, and regulatory law.

He has worked in large law firms (Veirano Advogados; Schmidt, Valois, Miranda, Ferreira & Agel Advogados; and Bichara Advogados), representing major national and international companies and clients from various sectors in legal actions, arbitrations, and administrative proceedings, in addition to providing legal consultancy through legal opinions, analysis and drafting of various contracts, and participation in due diligence processes. He also has experience in the oil and gas sector, having worked in the legal department of PetroRio (PRIO) as the lawyer responsible for the dispute resolution area (civil and labor litigation; arbitration), representing the company directly in legal actions and coordinating external law firms, as well as providing support and working together with the regulatory area preventively and during litigation.

Leandro Borsatto Lawyer

Leonam Braga

Leonam Braga is a lawyer, holding a Bachelor's degree in Law from Universidade Cândido Mendes, currently pursuing a specialization in Aeronautical Management and Law from Universidade o Sul de Santa Catarina (UNISUL). He has extensive experience in civil and strategic litigation.

Leonam Braga Lawyer

Luiz Felipe Magalhães

Lawyer, holds a Bachelor's degree in Law from IBMEC (Brazilian Institute of Capital Markets) in 2023. Before joining PVS Advogados, he worked at the Public Defender's Office in the 10th Family Court, at the Court of Justice of the State of Rio de Janeiro, and at UNIMED's Legal Department, with experience in civil law and consumer law.

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Maria Carolina Janoni

Maria Carolina Janoni Tolomei Costa holds a Bachelor's degree in Law from IBMEC/RJ and a postgraduate degree in Family and Succession Law from IBDFAM. She has extensive experience in civil, strategic, and mass litigation, having previously worked in various areas of law such as Social Security Law, Credit Recovery, Family Law, and Aeronautical and Contractual Law.

Maria Carolina Janoni Lawyer

Maria de Miranda Tavares

Maria de Miranda holds a Bachelor's degree in Law from Universidade Candido Mendes. She is a specialist in Civil Procedure from PUC - Pontifical Catholic University - RJ. She currently works as legal coordinator. With over fifteen years of experience in civil litigation, she has worked in large law firms, coordinating large teams. She has led mass and strategic litigation teams in various sectors, including banks, public service concessionaires, airlines, retail stores, among others. She assists in team organization, deadline review, handling of complex cases, and direct contact with the respective clients.

Maria de Miranda Tavares Lawyer

Marcio Faria

Marcio Faria holds a Bachelor's degree in Law from Centro Universitário Plínio Leite (UNIPLI). He has professional experience in strategic and mass civil litigation; settlement agreements in labor execution, having interned in the legal department of IVB - Instituto Vital Brazil (State Research Authority).

Marcio Faria Lawyer

Milena Nunes Monteiro

Milena Nunes Monteiro holds a Bachelor's degree in Law from Universidade Veiga de Almeida – UVA and a postgraduate degree in Civil Law and Civil Procedure from Fundação Luiz Flávio Gomes – LFG.

She worked in Rio de Janeiro at the law firms Machado, Meyer, Sendacz e Ópice, Gomes e Gomes Advogados, and Chalfin, Goldberg e Vainboim Advogados until 2011, when she moved to Maranhão, where she worked at the law firm Silveira, Athias, Soriano de Melo, Guimarães, Pinheiro e Scaff.

Still in Maranhão, she worked in the Contracts area of Construção e Comércio Camargo Correa for the expansion project of the Carajás Railway and later at Vale S/A, where she managed the labor and contractual areas of the company until 2018.

In Pernambuco, she worked at the law firm Siqueira Castro Advogados, coordinating the civil team of the Recife unit and managing the Laurindo Freitas e Selva Advogados law firm.

A professional with extensive experience in what is conventionally called judicial litigation (massive and strategic), as well as in corporate consulting, always working with the goal of providing quality service, with a constant flow of information and exchange of experiences with the client/partner.

Milena Nunes Monteiro Lawyer

Mirian Thurler

Mirian Thurler holds a Bachelor's degree in Law from Universidade Estácio de Sá - (UNESA).
She holds a postgraduate degree in Civil Law and Civil Procedure from Universidade Cândido Mendes – (UCAM).
A professional with experience in civil, strategic, and mass litigation. She began her career providing services for Caixa Econômica Federal, for J Bueno Law Firm and Mandaliti Advogados, for Coutinho & Coelho Advogados, and also for Taunay & Rocha Advogados.

Mirian Thurler Lawyer

Monique Francisco Matheus

Monique Francisco Matheus holds a bachelor's degree in Law from Veiga de Almeida University and a postgraduate degree in Civil Law from Candido Mendes University. She has experience in civil and strategic litigation, telephony and public service concessionaires.

Monique Francisco Matheus Lawyer

Nicole Einsfeld

Nicole Einsfeld holds a Bachelor's degree in Law from IBMEC/RJ and a specialization (postgraduate) in Contractual Advocacy and Civil Liability from the Brazilian School of Law. She is currently pursuing a postgraduate degree in Digital Law from the State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ) and is a Master's student in Legal Sciences with an emphasis on Business Law and New Technologies at Ambra University. Before joining PVS Advogados, she practiced law in the area of Business Litigation. She has experience in resolving civil and business disputes, with an emphasis on commercial civil aviation, telecommunications, and insurance.

Nicole Einsfeld Lawyer

Paula Matos

Paula Matos is a lawyer, holding a Bachelor's degree in Law from Ibmec RJ, currently pursuing a specialization in Regulatory Law at the State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ). She was previously a scientific initiation scholarship holder at Ibmec RJ. She has worked as a Legal Analyst in the financial market and interned in the Litigation Management at the National Confederation of Insurers (CNseg).

Paula Matos is a lawyer with a Bachelor's degree in Law from Ibmec RJ, currently pursuing a specialization in Regulatory Law at the State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ). She was previously a scientific initiation scholarship holder at Ibmec RJ. She has worked as a Legal Analyst in the financial market and interned in the Litigation Management at the National Confederation of Insurers (CNseg).

Paula Matos Lawyer

Paula Pecly

Paula Pecly Paredes holds a Bachelor's degree in Law from Universidade Estácio de Sá (UNESA) and a postgraduate degree in Civil Procedure from Universidade Cândido Mendes. Before joining PVS Advogados, she gained professional experience in a strategic civil litigation law firm.

Paula Pecly Lawyer

Piera Mácola

Piera Mácola Pereira holds a Bachelor's degree in Law from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (FND-UFRJ) and is currently pursuing a Postgraduate Degree in Aeronautical Management and Law from Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina (UNISUL). She has experience in civil and strategic litigation.

Piera Mácola Lawyer

Renata Pereira

Renata Ferreira de Araujo Pereira holds a Bachelor's degree in Law from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio). Before joining PVS Advogados, she worked at the Court of Justice of the State of Rio de Janeiro. She currently works in Civil Litigation and Arbitration at the firm.

Renata Pereira Lawyer

Sergio Gonçalves

Sergio Gonçalves Henrique Filho holds a Bachelor's degree in Law from Faculdade FACHA. He is currently pursuing a postgraduate degree in Civil Procedural Law. With a solid academic background and a strong commitment to professional development, he has experience in both Private Law and Public Law.

Sergio Gonçalves Lawyer

Thais Monara da Silva

Thaís Monara da Silva holds a Bachelor's degree in Law from Faculdade Presbiteriana Mackenzie Rio, a postgraduate degree in Civil Procedural Law from Universidade Cândido Mendes (UCAM). She has extensive experience in civil and strategic litigation.

Thaís Monara da Silva Lawyer

Thiago Ferro

Thiago de Paiva Ferro holds a Bachelor's degree in Law from Universidade Candido Mendes, a postgraduate degree in Civil Law and Civil Procedure from the Federal Fluminense University. He has experience in resolving civil and business conflicts, civil and strategic litigation, commercial aviation, banking, and telecommunications.

Thiago Ferro Lawyer

Úrsula Bonancio

Úrsula Bonancio holds a Bachelor's degree in Law from Universidade Veiga de Almeida (UVA). She is currently pursuing a postgraduate degree in Civil Procedural Law at UCAM-RJ. She has experience in civil and strategic litigation for companies in various business segments.

Úrsula Bonancio Lawyer