HÉLIO DE MELO MOSIMANN

As a founding partner of Mosimann-Horn, Hélio brings a rare perspective, shaped over more than half a century dedicated to the legal field. With a distinguished career in the Judiciary — serving as a Judge (1964–1979), Justice at the Court of Appeals of Santa Catarina (1979–1990), and Justice of the Superior Court of Justice (1990–2001) — he has accumulated not only deep technical knowledge but also invaluable strategic insight. Though he now divides his time with other pursuits, Hélio remains closely involved with the most relevant matters of strategic litigation. With his generous wisdom and contagious enthusiasm, he continues to inspire the next generations at the firm, standing as a reference in excellence, ethics, and passion for the law.

Bachelor of law, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina – UFSC (1960).

• Minister [Judge], Superior Tribunal de Justiça – STJ [federal Superior Court of Justice] (1990-2001);
• State Appellate Court Judge, Tribunal de Justiça de Santa Catarina – TJSC [Santa Catarina Court of Justice] (1979-1990);
• Regional Electoral Controller, Vice-President and President, Tribunal Regional Eleitoral de Santa Catarina – TRE/SC [Regional Electroal Court] (1988-1989);
• President of the Associação dos Magistrados Catarinenses (1980-1981);
• Professor, Escola Superior da Magistratura em Santa Catarina;
• Member of the commission designated by the Associação dos Magistrados Brasileiros to draft a proposal for the Statue of the Judiciary.

• Medal of Electoral Merit, issued by the Tribunal Regional Eleitoral de Santa Catarina – TRE/SC (2017);
• Honorary Citizen, Santa Catarina municipalities of São José do Cedro, São João Batista, São Miguel do Oeste and Brusque;
• Peacemaker Medal, issued by the Brazilian Army (1991);
• Cross of Judicial Merit, issued by the Associação dos Magistrados Brasileiros (1990);
• Bandeirante Correia Pinto Medal, issued by the City Council of Lages, Santa Catarina (1990).

Litigation and Arbitration.