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Chambers & Partners has launched its prestigious Brazil – Contentious 2025 Guide and Mannheimer, Perez e Lyra Advogados was once again recognized among the leading firms in the country. The firm was highly recommended in arbitration and ranked among “the elite” in litigation. Clients state that “understanding of the business and availability distinguish [Mannheimer, Perez e Lyra] from other law firms, ensuring aligned solutions, strategic support and agile service”. The firm is further commended for offering “prompt, personalised service and direct contact with […] partners”, and as “a very good arbitration firm, with plenty of diligence and availability [and] work [that] is always on point”.

Partner Sergio Mannheimer was recognized as an excellent practitioner in both areas of litigation and arbitration. According to clients, he is “a professional with extensive experience and notorious recognition in the legal market” and “a lawyer with a high degree of professionalism and legal prowess”. Furthermore, “Sergio competently exercises leadership in the team, always relying on his experience and creativity for the best solutions for his clients” and “always ready to help and clarify issues by designing ethical alternatives”, “which makes us feel at ease to entrust him complex demands”.

Partner Tomaz Lyra, also recognised in both litigation and arbitration, is defined as “a seasoned partner. He adds many insights for the definition of strategies. He’s a very creative lawyer”. He “is an extremely knowledgeable lawyer and is personally involved in the analysis of cases, which makes a great difference for the success of the cases”.

Partner Marcela Levy, ranked in arbitration, is “a highly respected name in arbitration disputes” and “shows deep legal knowledge, understanding of business needs and a proactive approach to solving issues”. In sum, “she is a very competent and excellent lawyer”.