MPL - Mannheimer, Perez e Lyra Advogados

Name

MPL - Mannheimer, Perez e Lyra Advogados

Legal name

Mannheimer, Perez, Stern e Aviz Advogados

Website

https://mpladv.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate & Commercial Law (BPAHAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Litigation & Dispute Resolution (BPAHAAAB), Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Insolvency Law (BPAHAAAH)

Keywords

• Commercial arbitration services
• Complex litigation representation
• Corporate legal consulting
• Mergers acquisitions advisory
• Dispute resolution law

Headquarters

HQ city

Rio De Janeiro

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Legal Services - Professional Fees: The firm generates revenue through professional legal services fees, primarily in dispute resolution (arbitration and litigation) and corporate/tax consulting. The firm represents clients in complex corporate disputes, providing services in national and international arbitration, litigation before state and federal courts, and M&A advisory work.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mannheimer, Perez, Stern e Aviz Advogados is a Brazilian law firm that delivers professional legal services focused on dispute resolution and corporate/tax advisory. The firm represents national and international companies in national and international arbitration before institutions such as ICC, LCIA, CBMA, CAM-CCBC, FGV, CIESP/FIESP, and CAM, and in complex litigation before Brazilian state and federal courts at all levels, including superior courts. It also provides consulting in corporate law, M&A, private equity, corporate restructuring, due diligence, and tax matters.

Product overview

Mannheimer, Perez, Stern e Aviz Advogados is a full-service Brazilian law firm offering three core service lines: Arbitration and Mediation Services (handling domestic and international commercial disputes before major arbitral institutions), Litigation Services (representing clients in complex civil, commercial, corporate, and administrative disputes before state and federal courts), and Corporate and Tax Law Consulting (advising on M&A transactions, private equity, corporate restructuring, and tax planning). The firm operates from offices in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, serving domestic and international clients across sectors including infrastructure, oil and gas, construction, energy, mining, financial markets, and telecommunications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Arbitration and Mediation Services Legal representation and counsel in national and international arbitration and mediation proceedings before institutions including ICC, LCIA, CBMA, CAM-CCBC, FGV, CIESP/FIESP, and CAM, as well as UNCITRAL ad hoc arbitrations. Includes handling recognition of foreign arbitral awards before the STJ and negotiation of arbitration agreements. Targeted at national and international companies in complex commercial and corporate disputes.
• Litigation Services Representation in complex and strategic disputes in Civil, Commercial, Corporate, Administrative, Constitutional, Tax, International, Insurance, Bankruptcy and Judicial Reorganization Law before state and federal courts at all levels in Brazil. Targeted at national and international enterprises from strategic sectors including infrastructure, construction, energy, oil and gas, mining, financial markets, banking, technology, and telecommunications.
• Corporate and Tax Law Consulting Legal consulting and support in corporate law, M&A transactions, private equity deals, corporate structuring and restructuring, due diligence, contracts, and tax matters including tax disputes and inheritance planning. Targeted at national and international companies undertaking corporate transactions and restructuring.

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Brazil-Germany Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 July 2026The firm maintains a close relationship with the Brazil-Germany Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Partner Sergio Mannheimer serves on the Board of Directors. The firm hosted the Chamber's Second Board Meeting of 2026 in a hybrid format, welcoming the Board of Directors and Advisory Board.
• Brazil-Germany Working Group (CAM-CCBC and DIS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025A joint initiative by the Center for Arbitration and Mediation of the Chamber of Commerce Brazil-Canada (CAM-CCBC) and the German Arbitration Institute (DIS). Partner Sergio Mannheimer was appointed to the Working Group which aims to strengthen dialogue between Brazilian and German arbitration communities.
• International Arbitration Institute (IAI)coreOthers · 1 February 2024Partner Sergio Mannheimer was admitted as a member of the International Arbitration Institute in three categories: academic, arbitrator and counsel. Sergio is one of the few Brazilians currently admitted to the IAI. The IAI creates a directory of experienced international arbitration specialists.
• International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe firm handles international arbitrations before the ICC and has extensive experience in ICC proceedings.
• London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe firm handles international arbitrations before the LCIA, one of the world's leading international arbitration institutions.
• Brazilian Centre of Mediation and Arbitration (CBMA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe firm has broad experience in arbitration before CBMA and partner Fernanda Aviz moderated a panel at the VI CBMA International Congress on Arbitration.
• Centre for Arbitration and Mediation of the Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce (CAM-CCBC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe firm handles arbitrations before CAM-CCBC and participates in joint initiatives like the Brazil-Germany Working Group.
• FGV Chamber of Mediation and ArbitrationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe firm handles arbitrations before the FGV Chamber of Mediation and Arbitration and Chamber of Conciliation.
• Mediation and Arbitration Chamber of São Paulo (CIESP/FIESP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe firm handles arbitrations before the CIESP/FIESP Chamber.
• Market Arbitration Chamber (CAM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe firm handles arbitrations before the Marker Arbitration Chamber (CAM).
• International Bar Association (IBA)minorOthersPartners Sergio Mannheimer, Tomaz Lyra and Marcela Levy attend the IBA Annual Conference 2023, the largest legal event connecting professionals from different countries. Sergio Mannheimer is a member since 2010.
• Foreign Law FirmsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe firm maintains partnerships with the most esteemed foreign law firms to serve international clients and handle cross-border matters for their client base.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Demarest Advogados: Major Brazilian full-service firm with a highly ranked litigation and arbitration practice serving enterprise clients in regulated industries. Comparable to MPSA in its mix of high-stakes dispute resolution and corporate advisory for large Brazilian corporates.
• Lefosse Advogados: Leading Brazilian full-service firm recognized for corporate, M&A, and dispute resolution work for enterprise clients. Closely comparable to MPSA given overlapping client base in infrastructure, energy, and financial services, and similar Chambers/Legal 500 positioning.
• Mattos Filho: One of the largest full-service Brazilian law firms with a leading dispute resolution and arbitration practice ranked by Chambers and The Legal 500. Directly comparable to MPSA as a top-tier Brazilian counsel for complex litigation and arbitration in sectors like energy, infrastructure, and financial services.
• TozziniFreire Advogados: Large Brazilian full-service firm with a substantial dispute resolution practice and corporate client roster in regulated industries. Comparable to MPSA in Chambers-recognized arbitration and litigation expertise and enterprise client focus.
• Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados: Brazilian law firm with a strong litigation and arbitration practice serving enterprise and financial-services clients. Comparable to MPSA in dispute resolution depth and Chambers-recognized standing in Brazil.
• Pinheiro Neto Advogados: Premier Brazilian full-service firm historically strong in litigation and arbitration with sector leadership in infrastructure and oil and gas. Comparable to MPSA as a leading Brazilian dispute resolution firm for complex enterprise mandates.
• Veirano Advogados: Brazilian full-service firm with a recognized litigation and arbitration practice serving clients in energy, mining, and infrastructure. Comparable to MPSA given similar Chambers-recognized dispute resolution profile and sector focus.
• Stocche Forbes Advogados: Brazilian full-service firm with a leading litigation and arbitration practice serving large enterprise and financial-services clients. Comparable to MPSA in Chambers-recognized dispute resolution work and corporate advisory mix.
• Machado Meyer Advogados: Top-tier Brazilian law firm with strong arbitration and litigation practices and consistent Chambers recognition. Comparable to MPSA as a destination for complex commercial disputes, infrastructure, and oil-and-gas mandates.
• Tauil & Chequer Advogados: Brazilian law firm associated with Mayer Brown with a robust arbitration and litigation practice in energy, oil and gas, and infrastructure. Comparable to MPSA in dispute resolution profile and cross-border arbitration expertise.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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