Our Areas of Practice Cover our Clients' Needs
Our firm is always prepared to adapt and deliver our top-flight services with promptness and efficiency. LEITE, TOSTO E BARROS was set up to act in accordance with the “new reality,” brought about by the 1988 Constitution and the substantive changes to judicial procedures that followed its approval.
“Throughout our history, we have been through many changes in the judicial arena. In order to respond promptly and maintain our clients’ trust, we have observed these changes very closely and implemented them promptly and efficiently ”, says Ricardo Tosto.
As a result, LEITE, TOSTO E BARROS has become the leader in many new and innovative areas of interest to our clients.
Many of the founding partners of the firm had prior experience in the energy regulation arena. Consequently, energy development and regulation are among the firm’s areas of particular expertise. Our special competencies, the outstanding talent of our legal staff, and our philosophy of bold innovation make Leite Tosto e Barros the best choice to solve your legal problems.
LEITE TOSTO E BARROS also provides outstanding services in the following areas:
Regulatory Agencies – The firm has taken part in the primary discussions which resulted in the foundation of the national agencies. We have a fully prepared team to work in this area.
Arbitration –Using our substantial litigation experience, we were instrumental in the development of the arbitration practice in Brazil. Our clients have enjoyed very positive results in cases involving arbitration.
Civil Litigation – A primary area of the firms’ practice is in civil litigation. We have won many important and legally significant cases since our founding. We are acknowledged experts in the civil litigation field.
Energy – Since our founding partners were from the energy sector, we have maintained expertise and special competency in this area. A substantial part of our practice is in the energy and energy related arena.
Mergers and Acquisitions – The firm has facilitated many mergers and acquisitions with excellent results.
Oil and Gas – Even prior to the discussions about the pre-salt layer, the firm has had a dedicated practice section in this field. We have had substantial successes in oil and gas cases.
Corporate Criminal Law – The firm has an excellent and fully prepared team to serve each client promptly and efficiently.
Labor Law – LEITE, TOSTO E BARROS has become the national standard in the area of labor litigation and consulting. The firm has had substantial successes in this sector.
Federal Accounts Tribunal –Because the TCU (Federal Accounts Tribunal) has its own special proceedings, trying these cases requires extremely specialized preparation. The firm has a dedicated team of experts to try these cases. We have had very positive results.
Tax Law – Our firm assists our clients in important tax cases in a wide range of market sectors: electronics, agricultural business, commercial, retailers, suppliers, service providers, aviation, and financial institutions.
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