IWRCF at Chambers & Partners – Latin America 2021
IWRCF was, once again, included in the Chambers & Partners Latin America ranking – 2021 edition:
Practice area: Consumer Law
What the team is known for Well-known consumer law department commended for its strength handling product liability mandates, including recalls and administrative proceedings before the relevant regulatory bodies. Comprehensive expertise spans judicial cases relating to corporate damages caused by defective products, packaging requirements and misleading advertising. Routinely represents domestic companies hailing from the automotive, pharmaceutical and toy industries.
Strengths One client is impressed by the team’s “ability to navigate the complex Brazilian law in a practical and cost-effective manner,” adding: “Their advice is practical, effective and tailored to the business.”
Work highlights Instructed by Volkswagen to file an annulment lawsuit against PROCON in order to cancel an BRL8.3 million fine imposed on the client with regard to misleading advertising.
Notable practitioners: Renato Cury
Three partners, Ricardo Inglez de Souza, Renato J. Cury and Andréa Pitthan Françolin, were also ranked in their practice areas:
Ricardo Inglez de Souza – Competition
“Very active lawyer” Ricardo Inglez de Souza regularly assists clients with investigations related to abuse of dominant position and cartel practices. Multiple sources highlight his business acumen, with one client further recommending: “Ricardo is a person who takes action and knows really well how to translate the legal issues into the business language, in addition to offering a particularly good response time.”
Renato J. Cury – Consumer Law
Clients describe partner Renato Cury as “a problem solver” and go on to assert: “He communicates with all internal stakeholders in a way that they understand the complex legal challenges.” Cury regularly acts on product recall matters and lawsuits related to defective products. Another source concludes: “Renato draws upon the legislation and jurisprudence to provide practical advice relating to the company’s commercial practices and how these affect the consumer’s daily life.”
Andréa Pitthan Françolin – Dispute Resolution (Litigation)
Andrea Pitthan Françolin is well regarded by clients, who appreciate her “ability to understand business needs and to translate it into pragmatic and innovative legal solutions that are easy to understand.” She advises on litigious mandates related to contractual and consumer issues. A source reports: “Andrea goes deep into cases to find solutions, is always available and immediately answers questions at any time.”
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