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Corporate Civil Litigation
Debt collection, enforcement, damages, and contract and corporate disputes, with a strategy based on the risk and cost of each path.
The problem
Not every dispute should be taken to the end
In corporate litigation, the most important decision is usually made before the first filing: whether to litigate, negotiate or wait. The answer depends on the amount in dispute, the available evidence, the other party’s assets and how much time the company can afford.
We assess these factors with the company, handle the case at every level of jurisdiction and keep settlement open when it is the better option. When the risk extends to the partners, their personal defense is addressed from the outset.
Situations we handle
Frequent cases in this area
- Collection actions, payment-order proceedings and enforcement of debt instruments
- Defense in enforcement proceedings and in the enforcement of judgments
- Damages for breach of contract and civil liability
- Termination of business contracts
- Proceedings to pierce the corporate veil (desconsideração da personalidade jurídica), defending partners or seeking the remedy
- Shareholder and partner disputes and company dissolution
- Credit recovery
- Appeals to state appellate courts and the higher courts
How we work
Stages of our work
Step 1
Diagnosis
Review of the contract, the evidence and the case file, if one exists.
Step 2
Strategy and costs
Available paths, the risks of each and an estimated timeline.
Step 3
Case management
Handling of the case at first instance, on appeal and in the enforcement phase.
Step 4
Settlement, when advantageous
Structured negotiation at any stage of the case.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions
I was added as a defendant, as a partner, in an enforcement action against the company. What should I do?
The Brazilian Code of Civil Procedure requires a specific incident to pierce the corporate veil (incidente de desconsideração da personalidade jurídica), with a right of defense before any decision. It is important to check deadlines and gather documents showing the separation between corporate and personal assets.
How long does a collection action take?
It varies by court, complexity and the debtor’s conduct. The estimate is given in the initial analysis, together with measures to locate assets and reduce the risk of non-payment.
Is settlement worth it?
It depends on the risk of the case, the time involved and the other party’s ability to pay. The analysis compares the settlement amount with the likely outcome of the case, net of costs and time.
For general information only. Each case depends on a review of the documents and the stage of the proceeding.
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