IWRCF at the 2021 edition of the Legal 500 rankings
IWRCF and its lawyers were again included in rankings of the 2021 edition of Legal 500.
The firm and its lawyers are among the most admired professionals in several practice areas:
Competition and Antitrust
The highly regarded Ricardo Inglez de Souza heads the competition department at Inglez, Werneck, Ramos, Cury e Françolin Advogados (IWRCF), which is best known for behavioural and conduct cases – including several connected to Operação Lava Jato – and also maintains a merger control practice. Inglez de Souza is ably supported by Stefanie Schmitt Giglio, who draws on over 10 years of experience in Brazilian and international firms.
Rising stars
Stefanie Schmitt Giglio
Practice head(s):
Ricardo Inglez de Souza
Testimonials
‘I like Ricardo Inglez de Souza very much. I worked with him in the past and in all the major competition matters that I come across as a business leader he is my first choice. His great quality is a strategic mind set that allies technical legal skills with business perspective. Another positive aspect is that he is always involved in the execution of the work.’
‘Ricardo Inglez de Souza is my reference in competition practice in Brazil.’
TMT: Telecoms and Media
Inglez, Werneck, Ramos, Cury e Françolin Advogados (IWRCF) stands out for its knowledge of marketing and advertising, and is particularly active in the reviewing of advertising campaigns in compliance with Brazilian laws and regulations. Notable areas of practice also include representing clients in cases before regulator CONAR. Department head Luiz Werneck has extensive experience in media and entertainment matters, while Talita Sabatini Garcia brings expertise in IP and contractual issues.
Practice head(s):
Luiz Werneck
Testimonials
‘The team is knowledgeable about the industry.’
Labour and Employment
Inglez, Werneck, Ramos, Cury e Françolin Advogados (IWRCF) is a popular choice with domestic and international companies, particularly for defence in high-value lawsuits and class actions. The team, led by the highly rated Luiz Fernando Alouche, also offers strategic advice on the full range of employment matters, including collective bargaining processes. Associate Rodrigo Rosalem Senese is also recommended by clients.
Practice head(s):
Luiz Fernando Alouche
Testimonials
‘What makes the labour team unique is its cohesion and commitment. They have been together for nearly twelve years, and some of its original clients are still with them.’
‘They show a true concern for the client’s satisfaction and thus they strive to provide the best possible solution not only from a legal point of view, but also from a financial and human resources perspective, because they know the legal element is only a part of the decision-making process within a company. They also show great flexibility regarding invoicing methods, and are able to fully adapt to the client’s budget.’
‘Luiz Fernando Alouche is a true client advocate, always available to meet the clients’ needs in a timely manner. He personally appears at the most strategic hearings, even if they are outside the city where the firm is headquartered, and oversees the work performed by a team of more than twenty members. Moreover, he always tries to keep the clients updated with the most recent legal trends.’
‘In addition to being super available, Rodrigo Rosalem Senese has a lot of expertise in litigation and consulting matters. He helped us several times in complex situations.’
‘The team has qualified and dedicated professionals. Luiz Fernando Alouche is an excellent lawyer, who gets involved in the matters and is always available to answer any questions.’
Dispute Resolution: Litgation
Inglez, Werneck, Ramos, Cury e Françolin Advogados (IWRCF) is well equipped to advise foreign and Brazilian clients on complex litigation as well as preventive strategies. With in-depth knowledge of the automobile and healthcare industries, the practice also excels in contentious matters pertaining to the technology and pharmaceutical industries. Practice co-head Renato José Cury stands out in civil litigation and class actions, and co-leader Andréa Pitthan Françolin has extensive experience in judicial and administrative proceedings. Civil, commercial and regulatory disputes are areas of activity for Tatiana Magalhães Florence. Caroline Lerner Castro is regularly retained by leading multinational companies.
Rising stars
Tatiana Magalhães Florence
Practice head(s):
Renato José Cury; Andréa Pitthan Françolin
Testimonials
‘Team of business-oriented attorneys, high level of understanding about the fast paced business environment that requires agile responses with incredible commitment to excellence.’
‘Dedicated and efficient team under the brilliant leadership of Renato Cury, who develops legal strategies capable of delivering great results.
‘IWRCF’s team of litigators go deeply in the details of each case and make their clients feel comfortable with them leading them. Renato Cury is an easily reachable partner and an excellent professional to support in product liability cases.’
‘Renato Cury is smart, hard-working, and a pleasure to work with. He has excellent knowledge of the law in the area of product liability and class actions. He is also strategic and thinks creatively to achieve the best and most efficient solutions for clients.’
‘Andreá Françolin raises the bar on delivering excellence on every single matter handled by her or her team. She builds client intimacy and delivers an outstanding service and results.’
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