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30 Oct Gustavo Gonçalves Gomes

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Gustavo Gonçalves Gomes

Partner

Rua Tabapuã, 81 – 4th floor
04533-010 São Paulo – SP

Phone:
+55 11 3704-9840
+55 11 3594-0900

Email:
gustavo@siqueiracastro.com.br

  • Agrarian
  • Aviation
  • Civil Law and Contracts
  • Financing and Banking Law
  • Credit Recovery
  • Corporate Restructuring and Bankruptcy
  • Consumer Relations
  • Third Sector

 

  • Specialist in Agrarian Law (Escola Mundial do Agro) from Fundação Dom Cabral (2024)
  • PhD in Civil Procedural Law from the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (PUC-SP), (2016)
  • Master’s Degree in Civil Procedural Law from the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (PUC-SP), (2012)
  • Specialist in Civil Procedural Law from Fundação Getulio Vargas / Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-RJ), (2006)
  • Law degree from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-RJ), (2003)
  • Languages: Portuguese, English and Spanish

 

  • Member of the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB)
  • Member of the São Paulo Lawyers Association (AASP)
  • Member of the Brazilian Institute of Procedural Law (IBDP)
  • Counselor at the Brazilian Institute for Studies on Competition, Consumer Affairs and International Trade (IBRAC)

 

A specialist in Civil Procedural Law, the partner is coordinates the Corporate Civil Litigation Department in São Paulo. With over 20 years of experience in the field, he also leads the firm’s pro bono initiatives.

Repeatedly recognized by Análise Advocacia and by leading national and international rankings as one of Brazil’s most admired lawyers across various practice areas, he has a distinguished and well-established track record in his specialties. Gustavo was also the recipient of the Client Choice Awards – International Law Office (ILO) in the Mergers and Acquisitions category (Brazil).

In the academic field, he is the author of the books Participatory Judge: A Democratic Way to Conduct Proceedings (Saraiva, 2014) and The New Structuring of Proceedings (RT, 2020), in addition to several articles focused on Civil Procedural Law and litigation management.

Named one of the most admired lawyers in Brazil by Análise Advocacia in the areas of Commercial Contracts, Financial Transactions, and Corporate Law, and across the following economic sectors: Sugar & Ethanol, Food & Beverage, Automotive & Auto Parts, Retail, Communications, Education, Electronics, Electric Power, Financial, Pension Funds, Hospitality and Tourism, Machinery and Equipment, Mining and Steel, Oil & Gas, Specialized Services, Telecommunications, Banking, and Construction & Engineering (multiple years).

Recognized by The Legal 500 Latin America as one of the leading lawyers in Brazil in the areas of Banking and Finance, Corporate and M&A, and Real Estate.

Highlighted by IFLR1000 in the areas of Banking, Antitrust, Finance, and Corporate Law.

Ranked among Brazil’s top lawyers by Chambers Latin America in the areas of Corporate/M&A and Telecommunications & Technology, and by Chambers Global in Corporate/M&A.

Awarded by Leaders League as one of the top lawyers in the areas of Large-Cap Mergers & Acquisitions, Transactions, Corporate Law, and Capital Markets (Equity and Debt).

Recognized by LACCA Approved for excellence in Corporate/M&A.

Winner of the Client Choice Awards – International Law Office (ILO) in the Mergers & Acquisitions (Brazil) category.

  • GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves. The New Streamlining of the Procedure. São Paulo: Thomson Reuters, 2020. 356 p.
  • GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves. The Participatory Judge: a democratic way of conducting the procedure. São Paulo: Saraiva, 2014. 189 p.
  • GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves; PERRONI, J. F. M. Collaborative Procedural Streamlining in the Administrative Improbity Law. In: DAL POZZO, Augusto Neves; OLIVEIRA, José Roberto Pimenta. (Eds.). Reformed Administrative Improbity Law: Laws No. 8429/92 and 14230/21. São Paulo: Revista dos Tribunais, 2022. p. 557-571.
  • GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves; CORDEIRO, T. M. The Judicialization of Fraud in Group Health Insurance Contracts. In: DIDIER JUNIOR, Fredie; KOEHLER, Frederico Augusto Leopoldino; SARRO, Luiz Antônio Giampaolo; CRESTANA, Luís Fernando; CAMARGO, Luiz Henrique Volpe; LUCON, Paulo Henrique dos Santos. (Eds.). Civil Procedure and Insurance. 2nd ed. São Paulo: Quartier Latin, 2021. p. 301-310.
  • PERRONI, J. F. M.; GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves. Requirements for Double Refunds of Undue Charges in Consumer Relations. In: CASCAES, Amanda Celli; BRESEGHELLO, Fabíola Meira de A.; GODOY, Ligia Lima; TUTIKIAN, Priscila David Sansone. (Eds.). Consumer Relations in Brazil: Contemporary Decisions and Topics. São Paulo: Singular, 2021. p. 99-110.
  • GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves. Deadlines for Judges and Court Clerks (Arts. 189 and 190 of CPC/1973, 184 of Senate Bill No. 166/2010, 196 of the Senate Substitute, and 226 to 228 of the Chamber Substitute and CPC/2015). In: Civil Procedure Code: Annotated and Commented. São Paulo: Rideel, 2020. p. 176-178.
  • GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves et al. The Judicialization of Fraud in Group Health Insurance Contracts. In: DIDIER JUNIOR, Fredie et al. (Eds.). Civil Procedure and Insurance. 1st ed. São Paulo: Quartier Latin, 2019, v. 1, p. 301-310.
  • JOBIM, M. F.; FERREIRA, W. S.; GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves. The Judge’s Duty to Establish Facts in the New Civil Procedure Code: The Necessary Pursuit of the Truth in Civil Procedure. In: JOBIM, Marco Félix; FERREIRA, William Santos. (Eds.). Evidence Law. Salvador: Juspodivm, 2015. p. 319-341.
  • GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves et al. Default Judgment in the Small Claims Courts: Reconciling Law 9.099/95 with the New Civil Procedure Code. In: REDONDO, Bruno Garcia et al. (Eds.). Small Claims Courts. Salvador: Juspodivm, 2015. p. 371-381.
  • GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves. Celebrating the Silver Anniversary: 25 Years of Marriage Between the 1988 Federal Constitution and the 1973 Civil Procedure Code – The Birth of Brazilian Constitutional Procedure. In: FREIRE, Alexandre et al. (Eds.). Civil Procedure in Brazilian and Ibero-American Traditions. São Paulo: Conceito, 2014. p. 20-25.
  • GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves et al. Activist Judge vs. Active Judge: A Necessary Distinction in Modern Constitutional Procedure. In: DIDIER JR., Fredie et al. (Eds.). Judicial Activism and Procedural Safeguards. Salvador: Juspodivm, 2013. p. 287-302.
  • GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves. The New Food Enforcement and the Implications of Recent Procedural Reforms. In: LAMMY, E. et al. (Eds.). Civil Procedure in Motion: Guidelines for the New CPC. Florianópolis: Conceito Editorial, 2013. p. 479-487.
  • GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves. How Combating Fake News on Social Media Looks After the Elections. Metrópoles, Brasília, Nov. 18, 2022. Link
  • GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves. ESG in Law: Pro Bono Work in Brazil. O Estado de São Paulo, São Paulo, Aug. 11, 2022. Blog Fausto Macedo. Link
  • GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves. You Were the Chosen One. Folha de São Paulo, São Paulo, Sep. 3, 2017
  • GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves. Parents Will Be Fined if the Vandal is a Minor. Metro Jornal, Feb. 16, 2017.
  • GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves. Judiciary Authorizes Evidence Collection Without Ongoing Lawsuit. Valor Econômico, Jan. 14, 2017.
  • GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves. Cheap and Fast, Asset Pledging Rises 11% This Year. O Globo, Oct. 22, 2016.
  • GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves. Strict Building Regulations Hamper Condominium Debt Settlements. Folha de São Paulo, Aug. 23, 2016.
  • GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves. Condo Default Lawsuits Drop in SP. Folha de São Paulo, Aug. 22, 2016.
  • GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves. New Civil Procedure Code Takes Effect. Metro Jornal, São Paulo, Mar. 18, 2016.
  • GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves. With High Interest Rates and Tight Credit, Jewelry Pledging Increases 17%. O Globo, Aug. 16, 2015.
  • GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves. Complaints Hitch a Ride in Taxi Apps. O Globo, São Paulo, Jul. 28, 2015.
  • GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves. New Consumer Code Will Strengthen Consumer Protection Agencies. Brasil Econômico, Oct. 30, 2013.
  • GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves. Indexation Fuels Inflation and Troubles Central Bank. O Estado de São Paulo, Aug. 5, 2013
  • GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves. Bills Must Itemize Interest and Fines. Valor Econômico, Feb. 25, 2013
  • GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves. Traffic Fines Double in Value. Diário do Comércio, Aug. 3, 2011.
  • GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves. Positive Credit Registry Opens New Market. Folha de São Paulo, Dec. 3, 2010.
  • GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves; ROSA, Ana Carolina Vieira da. Supreme Court Will Rule on Adjustment That Could Impact Agribusiness Market. Consultor Jurídico, São Paulo, Mar. 3, 2025.
  • ROSA, A. C. V.; GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves. Constitutional Amendment No. 125/22 and the Relevance Requirement in Special Appeals to the STJ: What Changes?. Consultor Jurídico, São Paulo, Aug. 25, 2022.
  • GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves; FILARDI, H. STJ Ruling Not a Precedent for Digital Platform Rental Agreements. Migalhas: Information Pills, São Paulo, Jul. 14, 2021.
  • GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves; FILARDI, H. Condo Agreements May Ban Rentals via Digital Platforms. Migalhas: Information Pills, São Paulo, Apr. 12, 2021.
  • GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves. An Introduction – Changes in the Consumer Law Practice Area in Brazil: How This New Sector Became the Main Legal Focus of Large Corporations. Chambers & Partners, Sep. 22, 2014.
  • GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves. In Summer, Should Lawyers Be Excused from Wearing a Suit in Court Hearings? Yes or No. Jornal do Advogado, São Paulo, p. 12-13, Feb. 1, 2014.
  • GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves. Celebrating the Silver Anniversary: 25 Years of Marriage Between the 1988 Federal Constitution and the 1973 Civil Procedure Code – The Birth of Brazilian Constitutional Procedure. Migalhas: Information Pills, São Paulo, Oct. 1, 2013.
  • GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves. Stabilization of Preliminary Injunctions: Efficiency and Better Judicial Performance. Conteúdo Jurídico, Brasília, p. 1-2, Sep. 19, 2011.
  • GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves. Stabilization of Preliminary Injunctions. Conteúdo Jurídico, São Paulo, p. 1-15, Sep. 19, 2011.
  • GOMES, Gustavo Gonçalves. The Incorporation of the Consumer Protection Code into Society After 20 Years. Administradores: The Administration Portal, São Paulo, p. 1…