Almeida Advogados

What Almeida Advogados does

Almeida Advogados is a privately held Brazilian full-service law firm founded in 2001 by CEO and Founding Partner André de Almeida. The firm operates from four offices in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, and Belo Horizonte, employing more than 250 professionals and partners across practice areas including corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, dispute resolution and litigation, digital and technology law, labor law, mining and natural resources, public law and government relations, tax, and international arbitration. The firm is the only Brazilian member of Globalaw, one of the world's largest international legal alliances, and serves as a channel for cross-border mandates.

The firm's revenue model is professional services fees negotiated per engagement, with multi-year contracts on flagship mandates and no publicly disclosed pricing schedule. Its client base consists of enterprise and mid-market companies across energy, mining, telecommunications, retail, and financial services sectors, alongside institutional investors and minority shareholders requiring class action and shareholder rights representation. Notable engagements include a $2.95 billion U.S. class action settlement for Petrobras shareholders in 2018 led by the founding partner alongside Wolf Popper LLP, a $5.5 billion Sadia-Perdigão debt restructuring and merger, a $30 billion debt restructuring for Oi Telecomunicações controlling shareholders, and a $4.4 billion BGI acquisition by CVC Capital Partners.

Distribution is partner-led and direct, supported by recognition in Chambers Brazil, The Legal 500, IFLR1000, Leaders League, ITR, Who's Who Legal, and Análise Advocacia, plus academic publications and media presence. The firm has no disclosed AI, software, or technology product offering; its competitive position rests on talent, the Globalaw alliance, and a track record of landmark case outcomes in Brazilian corporate and cross-border litigation.

Name

Almeida Advogados

Legal name

Almeida Advogados

Website

https://almeidalaw.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Almeida Advogados is a privately held Brazilian full-service law firm founded in 2001, employing 250+ professionals across São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, and Belo Horizonte. It serves enterprise and mid-market clients in corporate, M&A, litigation, mining, digital law, and cross-border mandates, and is the only Brazilian member of the Globalaw international legal alliance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), All Other Legal Services (541199)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Litigation & Dispute Resolution (BPAHAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Employment & Labor Law (BPAHAAAD)

Keywords

• Corporate legal services
• Mergers and acquisitions law
• Dispute resolution and arbitration
• Digital and technology law
• Mining and natural resources law

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Advisory Services: Fees for legal advisory, consulting, and representation services across corporate, litigation, regulatory, and transactional practices. Revenue generated through professional service engagements serving enterprise clients across multiple sectors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Almeida Advogados is a full-service Brazilian corporate law firm delivering legal advisory, consulting, and litigation services to enterprise and mid-market clients. Its core practice covers corporate law consulting, mergers and acquisitions, litigation prevention and dispute resolution, digital and technology law (including LGPD/GDPR compliance), labor and employment law, mining and natural resources law, public law and government relations, tax law, international class action representation, and arbitration. The firm operates from four Brazilian cities and accesses cross-border mandates via its exclusive Brazilian membership in the Globalaw international legal alliance.

Product overview

Almeida Advogados is a full-service Brazilian law firm founded in 2001 by André de Almeida. The firm operates as a unified legal services practice offering corporate legal consulting, mergers and acquisitions advisory, litigation prevention, and dispute resolution. The core offering consists of specialized legal services in areas including corporate law, M&A, digital/technology law, labor law, mining law, public law, tax law, and international arbitration. The firm distinguishes itself through its exclusive membership in Globalaw international legal alliance and its track record in high-profile international class action litigation, notably the Petrobras case. The practice serves clients from offices in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, and Belo Horizonte.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate Legal Consulting Comprehensive corporate legal advisory services covering corporate structuring, governance, compliance, and regulatory matters for domestic and international clients across Brazil.
• Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Legal representation and advisory in mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate reorganizations, including due diligence, contract negotiation, and deal structuring for enterprise clients.
• Litigation Prevention and Dispute Resolution Prevention of litigation and resolution of commercial disputes through arbitration, mediation, and judicial proceedings in complex cases for enterprise and mid-market clients.
• Digital and Technology Law Legal services covering data protection (LGPD/GDPR compliance), cybersecurity regulations, intellectual property, e-commerce, and AI-related legal matters for enterprise clients in Brazil.
• Labor and Employment Law Legal advisory and litigation in labor relations, employment contracts, workplace health and safety regulations (NR-1), and workforce restructuring for enterprise clients.
• Mining and Natural Resources Law Legal services for mining companies including regulatory compliance, mineral rights, environmental licensing, and M&A transactions in the mining sector.
• Public Law and Government Relations Administrative law, public procurement, regulatory matters, and government relations services including legislative monitoring and policy impact analysis for enterprise clients.
• Tax Law Tax advisory services including corporate taxation, dividend distribution planning, and tax structuring for businesses.
• Class Action Representation International class action representation, particularly in U.S. jurisdictions, including shareholder securities litigation for minoritarian shareholders and ADR holders (e.g., Petrobras case; Americanas S.A.).
• Arbitration and International Dispute Resolution Resolution of complex international commercial disputes through arbitration and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms for enterprise and institutional clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• USD 2.95 billion class action settlement achieved for Petrobrás shareholders in U.S. courts (2018), one of the largest securities settlements in U.S. history.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• GlobalawcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlmeida Advogados is the only Brazilian member of Globalaw — one of the largest international legal alliances in the world. The firm collaborates regularly with Globalaw partners worldwide on cross-border legal matters, providing clients with access to legal expertise across multiple jurisdictions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BMA - Barbosa Müssnich Aragão: Brazilian full-service law firm with strong M&A, capital markets, corporate, and dispute resolution practices. Directly comparable in targeting enterprise clients and complex transactional mandates.
• Lefosse Advogados: São Paulo-based full-service law firm recognized for corporate/M&A, capital markets, tax, and dispute resolution. Comparable practice mix targeting enterprise clients in Brazil.
• Demarest Advogados: Leading full-service Brazilian law firm with strong M&A, corporate, litigation, tax, and regulatory capabilities serving enterprise and mid-market clients. Closely comparable practice mix and target client base.
• Mattos Filho: Largest full-service Brazilian law firm with extensive corporate, M&A, litigation, and regulatory practices serving enterprise clients. Most directly comparable peer given similar full-service model and enterprise client focus in Brazil.
• Stocche Forbes Advogados: São Paulo-based full-service firm focused on corporate, M&A, capital markets, and restructuring. Comparable practice mix targeting mid-market and enterprise clients in Brazil.
• Machado Meyer Advogados: Brazilian full-service law firm with strong corporate, banking, M&A, tax, and litigation practices serving enterprise clients. Comparable in scale and service offering.
• Veirano Advogados: Full-service Brazilian law firm with offices in Rio, São Paulo, and Brasília, offering corporate, M&A, dispute resolution, and regulatory services. Comparable geographic footprint and enterprise client focus.
• Pinheiro Neto Advogados: Top-tier São Paulo-based full-service law firm with strong corporate/M&A, capital markets, dispute resolution, and regulatory practices. Comparable to Almeida in serving enterprise clients across multiple practice areas in Brazil.
• TozziniFreire Advogados: Major full-service Brazilian law firm with strong corporate, M&A, litigation, labor, tax, and technology law practices. Comparable in offering multidisciplinary services to enterprise clients with multiple offices across Brazil.

Emerging players

• Wolf Popper LLP: U.S. class action firm that co-led the landmark Petrobras securities litigation with Almeida Advogados. Relevant peer given the cross-border collaboration model for shareholder class actions involving Brazilian issuers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/almeidalaw
• Facebookfacebook.com/almeida.advogados.1

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Almeida Advogados