Singled out for the ‘technical quality‘ of its team and its ‘integrity in client representation‘, Ferro, Castro Neves, Daltro & Gomide Advogados has a pre-eminent reputation in arbitration, and regularly acts in some of the most high-stakes proceedings in the market. With a notable track record in representing blue-chip companies in international matters, including cases before the International Court of Arbitration (ICC), the practice excels in shareholder disputes and cases involving the construction and infrastructure sectors. Marcelo Roberto Ferro, who has a strong reputation in this sphere, has worked as counsel in a variety of cases under the rules of the ICC and UNCITRAL arising from civil, commercial, corporate and construction conflicts. He heads the group alongside Rio de Janeiro-based partner José Roberto de Castro Neves, who is devoted to litigation and arbitration. Karina Goldberg is often engaged in domestic and international cases involving contractual, commercial and corporate law, while Eduardo Pecoraro is especially active in construction and corporate disputes. Other key individuals include Natalia Mizrahi Lamas, who is based in the Rio office; Antonio Pedro de Souza, a contact for energy and oil and gas clients; and Julia Grabowsky Basto Fleichman. All named practitioners are based in São Paulo unless stated otherwise.

A recognised market leader, Mattos Filho houses an ‘extremely specialised‘ team, which ‘offers excellent services‘ to a stellar roster of clients operating in a variety of industries, such as infrastructure, energy, telecoms, and oil and gas. High-stakes arbitration arising from M&A, corporate and shareholder disputes as well construction contracts and concession agreements are core strengths for the group, which is adept in cases seated in Brazil and abroad, most notably in the US, Germany and France. Rated for his ‘deep knowledge of arbitration‘, the well-regarded Eduardo Damião Gonçalves manages a high-profile caseload, where post-M&A and corporate conflicts feature alongside disputes in the IT, construction and infrastructure spaces. Flávio Spaccaquerche Barbosa is a name to note for proceedings involving the oil and gas, and construction sectors, while Arthur Gonzalez Cronenberger Parente is routinely turned to by shareholders, boards of directors and executives in relation to corporate governance disputes. André Chateaubriand Martins; João Vicente Pereira de Assis, who stands out for his experience in cross-border cases; and senior associate Mirelle Bittencourt Lotufo are other noteworthy practitioners.

Pinheiro Neto Advogados houses a sizeable team of arbitration specialists, who are routinely sought by clients from the worlds of energy, oil and gas, telecoms, insurance and healthcare in relation to complex domestic and international arbitral proceedings. Its broad service offering covers high-stakes corporate governance and M&A disputes, as well as cases involving financing deals, infrastructure investments, construction contracts, and agreements with the public administration. Gilberto Giusti, who has sat on the board of prestigious arbitration institutions, including the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), is a leading figure in the market. Cases involving major construction and infrastructure projects in Brazil and other Latin American countries are among Júlio César Bueno‘s areas of expertise, while Rodrigo Carneiro  focuses on corporate, commercial and securities disputes. Rodrigo Persone P. Camargo, Pedro Barradas Barata and Lucas Pinto Simão, who was promoted to partner in January 2022, are active in both litigation and arbitration matters. Renato Stephan Grion is singled out for his wealth of experience in international arbitration. At the associate level, André Rossetto Daudt, Guilherme Piccardi de Andrade Silva and Thiago Del Pozzo Zanelato stand out for their involvement in the practice.

One of the first ports of call for Brazilian and international clients engaged in high-stakes arbitration, Sergio Bermudes Advogados is a strong performer in domestic and cross-border proceedings, most notably cases arising in the energy, insurance, infrastructure and real estate sectors. Shareholder and corporate disputes are another core area of activity for the Rio de Janeiro-based department, which routinely attracts instructions from financial institutions and large companies. A reference in the national market, Sergio Bermudes maintains a broad dispute resolution practice, which covers high-stakes arbitration in Brazil and abroad. Marcio Vieira Souto Costa Ferreira, Fabiano Robalinho Cavalcanti and Guilherme Valdetaro Mathias, a key contact for insurance, power and real estate clients, specialise in corporate and commercial disputes. With over a decade of experience in dispute resolution, Caetano Berenguer is seasoned in international cases and arbitration involving M&A, infrastructure contracts and investment funds. Rafaela Fucci is noted for her experience in the insurance sector. Ricardo Loretti Henrici and Fernando Novis are also part of the core team. Rodrigo Tannuri is no longer at the firm.

At BMA Advogados, the ‘proactive and accessible‘ dispute resolution practice boasts strong credentials in domestic and international arbitration, and is particularly rated for its experience in high-stakes corporate, commercial and investment-related disputes. A popular choice for companies from the construction, energy and real estate sectors, the team is also well positioned to act for banks and investment funds. André Abbud is a key figure in São Paulo for complex arbitration matters, including those arising from corporate, capital markets, infrastructure and contractual disputes. He jointly leads the team with Pedro De Oliveira Costa in Rio de Janeiro, who handles both arbitral and court proceedings. Luiz Fernando Fraga, a seasoned dispute resolution practitioner with a strong track record in domestic and cross-border arbitration; Mario Gelli; the ‘diligent‘ Rafael da Rocha Castilho; and associate Matheus Rodrigues Barcelos are other names to note in Rio. Gustavo Santos Kulesza, who is based in São Paulo, focuses on post-M&A, contractual and infrastructure arbitration. In the same office, senior lawyer Milena Cecília dos Santos Arbízu and Thais Vieira de Souza Pereira are active in commercial and contractual disputes.

Skilled in proceedings held in Brazil and abroad, TozziniFreire Advogados stands out for its experience in cases before CAM-CBBC and the ICC. Corporate, contractual, post-M&A and shareholder disputes are core areas of focus for the department, which is also a go-to for proceedings involving infrastructure projects, real estate developments and agreements with the public administration. Companies from the infrastructure, mining, energy, life sciences, manufacturing and consumer goods sectors routinely turn to the team, which is under the leadership of arbitration specialist Fernando Eduardo Serec in São Paulo. In the same office, Lucas Britto Mejias is recommended for corporate, commercial and banking-related proceedings, and Antonio Marzagão Barbuto Neto is proficient in international matters. Senior associate Maria Isabel De Sá Dias Machado advises on domestic arbitration and pre-litigation. Based in Porto Alegre, Luis Renato Ferreira da Silva often acts as counsel and arbitrator, while Guilherme Carneiro Monteiro Nitschke is a strong performer in major disputes before the Brazilian Arbitration Committee (CBAr) and the ICC involving the energy and infrastructure industries.

Singled out for its ‘professionalism, knowledge and responsibility‘, Cescon Barrieu‘s arbitration group manages a diverse caseload, which, in addition to disputes arising in the context of M&A and joint ventures, also features matters concerning distribution agreements, construction projects and government contracts. Corporate and shareholder conflicts are a key area of expertise for Carlos David Albuquerque Braga in São Paulo, while Gabriel Seijo Leal de Figueiredo in Salvador focuses on contractual disputes. Based in Belo Horizonte, Luiz Nardy is noted for his experience in mining and environmental cases. Mauricio Fabbri, who handles arbitration and litigation, is another name to note in São Paulo. Senior associates Matheus Carneiro Lima and Rafael Bertão are skilled in both domestic and international proceedings. Edison Freitas, who regularly assists players from the worlds of construction, technology, real estate, banking and infrastructure, and Cinthia de Lamare, who is based in Rio de Janeiro, were welcomed to the partnership in November 2022. The group was strengthened by the arrival of Paulo Macedo Garcia Neto and Mariana Capela Lombardi Moreto from MAMG Advogados in August 2023. Since publication, Helena Abdo has left the firm.

Led by ‘world-class attorney‘ Pedro Maciel, Lefosse Advogados fields a strong arbitration team with experience in domestic and international proceedings, including under the ICC and CAM-CCBC rules. Its varied client portfolio spans Brazilian and foreign companies operating in a wide array of industries, covering construction, energy, retail, technology and infrastructure. The team is especially well placed to advise on corporate and post-M&A arbitrations, but also handles arbitral proceedings concerning commercial contracts, concession agreements and construction projects. Diogo Ciuffo Carneiro, who attracts regular instructions from clients from the logistics, energy and construction sectors, has a wealth of experience in domestic and international arbitration. Recently promoted partner Bernardo Pires excels in M&A disputes. Julio Neves, who acts in both litigation and arbitration, joined from TozziniFreire Advogados in March 2022. Márcio Opromolla is no longer at the firm.

Showcasing significant experience in ad hoc and institutional proceedings before arbitration tribunals in Brazil and abroad, Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados draws on its full-service capabilities to advise an impressive client roster on a host of arbitral matters, ranging from corporate, commercial and post-M&A disputes to claims involving contractual issues and the construction sector. The department’s sector-specific expertise is highly varied, covering energy, transport, banking, real estate, TMT and pharmaceuticals. Eliane Cristina Carvalho advises clients on all stages of disputes, and particularly stands out for her substantial experience of acting as counsel in commercial arbitration proceedings of national and international significance. Gisela Ferreira Mation is a key point of contact for players from the oil and gas, energy and construction segments. Associates Leandro Felix and Antonia Quintella de Azambuja, the latter of whom is a name to note for complex construction disputes, have participated in several proceedings before the main Brazilian and international arbitral bodies.

Fully devoted to dispute resolution, MAMG Advogados enjoys a strong reputation in the market for its capabilities in the field of arbitration, including domestic and international proceedings. The practice, which regularly participates in complex matters involving construction contracts, concessions and other agreements with the public administration, is particularly well equipped to handle high-stakes disputes in the energy and infrastructure sectors. Fernando Marcondes has over four decades of experience in dispute resolution, construction and infrastructure matters. Mariana Cattel, who often acts as counsel, arbitrator and secretary to arbitral tribunals in domestic and international proceedings, is also noted. Rafael Francisco Alves and the ‘efficient and highly specialised‘ Silvia Bueno De Miranda stand out for their experience in cross-border matters. Bruno Panarella has played a critical role in the discussion of contractual issues in arbitration. Other arbitration specialists include Ligia Espolaor Veronese and associate Alessandra Fortes Lobo. Paulo Macedo Garcia Neto and Mariana Capela Lombardi Moreto are no longer at the firm.

A skilled performer in cases before prominent arbitral institutions, including the ICC and CAM-CCBC, Mannheimer, Perez E Lyra Advogados routinely acts for clients from an array of industries – such as construction, infrastructure, financial services, and oil and gas – in proceedings seated in Brazil and abroad. Matters involving contractual, shareholder and M&A disputes are core strengths for the department, which is jointly led by Sergio Mannheimer in Rio de Janeiro and Tomaz Lyra in São Paulo. Besides his strong credentials as counsel in significant commercial arbitrations, Mannheimer is also an experienced arbitrator. Fernanda Aviz, who is based in Rio, frequently assists construction and oil and gas clients. In the São Paulo office, Marcela Levy has a solid track record in international arbitration, most notably matters relating to the US, while Ricardo Ramalho Almeida is seasoned in commercial disputes, and has served as the sole arbitrator, co-arbitrator and chairman of the arbitral tribunal in cases heard before CAM-CBBC, CAMARB and CAESP.

At Tauil & Chequer Advogados, the ‘attentive, experienced and qualified team‘ devoted to arbitration offers representation to individuals and companies in high-end disputes across a variety of industries, including mining, energy, construction, oil and gas, and financial services. Its broad experience also encompasses high-stakes cases involving shareholder issues and share purchase agreements. Besides acting as lead counsel in several high-value arbitration proceedings, Gustavo Fernandes de Andrade in Rio de Janeiro is also proficient in arbitration-related litigation, including the enforcement of foreign arbitral awards. With over twenty years of experience in both litigation and arbitration proceedings, São Paulo-based partner Fabio Peixinho Gomes Correa is skilled at handling cases before domestic and international arbitral bodies. In the same office, Gustavo Scheffer Da Silveira, who has previously worked for the Secretariat of the International Court of Arbitration as deputy counsel in the Latin American team, is particularly seasoned in cross-border cases. Disputes involving the construction, energy and mining sectors are notable areas of practice for associate Maria Rita Dutra.

Trench Rossi Watanabe fields an ‘extremely diligent' and 'proactive‘ arbitration team, which is well placed to handle international proceedings, drawing on its strategic cooperation agreement with international firm Baker McKenzie. Clients operating in a variety of sectors, including oil and gas, retail, energy and pharmaceuticals, routinely turn to the team for assistance in complex commercial, corporate, post-M&A and construction arbitration. Joaquim De Paiva Muniz, who spearheads the department, specialises in corporate disputes, while Luis Borghi offers key support in construction and commercial arbitrations; both practitioners ‘are technically excellent and very combative‘. At the associate level, Katherina Ballesta advises on corporate and contractual disputes; Bruna Silveira is regularly instructed by clients in the agribusiness, construction and infrastructure sectors; and Patricia Roberto handles domestic and international cases.

Demarest Advogados handles a variety of arbitration proceedings before both domestic and international arbitral bodies. Core areas of activity for the team include corporate and contractual disputes, as well as cases involving the construction and infrastructure sectors. Camila Biral, who frequently acts for clients in litigation and arbitration cases arising from contractual, IP and corporate disputes, and Amanda Sampaio, who is a qualified dispute resolution lawyer in Brazil and New York, are now the main points of contact in the department. The firm experienced a major blow when former practice heads Celso Xavier , Marcelo Inglez de Souza, Rafael Gagliardi, and partners Carlo Verona and Daniel Kaufman left the firm in May 2023. Post publication, the dispute resolution practice was reinforced by the arrival of Ricardo Aprigliano as partner and the incorporation of Aprigliano Advogados in December 2023.

Companies from a multitude of industries – including construction, energy and pharmaceuticals – turn to Huck, Otranto, Camargo Advogados ‘whenever a sophisticated business dispute arises’. Standing out for its strong track record in corporate, construction, IP and contractual cases, the team is seen with great regularity acting as lead counsel in institutional and ad hoc arbitrations under ICC and UNCITRAL rules. Primarily focused on M&A disputes, Fábio Floriano Melo Martins is active in domestic and international proceedings, assisting clients from a host of sectors, such as construction, technology, and oil and gas. Guilherme Montebugnoli Zilio is counsel of choice for many private companies engaged in arbitration concerning construction projects and M&A transactions. Hermes Marcelo Huck, the ‘founder and a reference name in the market‘, has an unparalleled reputation as an arbitrator in Brazil; he is especially active in real estate, energy and investment-related matters.

Entirely dedicated to dispute resolution, boutique firm LUC Advogados possesses strong credentials in high-end arbitration proceedings of national and international significance. Split between São Paulo and Brasília, the group is particularly well versed in cases under the rules of CAM-CCBC and the ICC. Luciano De Souza Godoy – a former federal judge and highly regarded arbitrator – advises on strategic corporate and investment-related disputes. He heads the team with Ricardo Zamariola Júnior, ‘a skilful attorney‘ in contentious matters. Leonardo Dib Freire is no longer at the firm.

Souto Correa Advogados houses a team of ‘judicious‘ dispute resolution lawyers, who showcase strong capabilities in ‘highly complex commercial arbitrations‘ before Brazilian and international arbitral tribunals. Construction disputes and proceedings involving the energy and natural resources sectors are at the core of the arbitration department, which is also retained by an array of corporate clients in cases concerning shareholder and post-M&A issues. The practice is jointly led by three practitioners: founding partner Guilherme Rizzo Amaral, who is based in Porto Alegre and recommended for his ‘knowledge of dispute resolution in various jurisdictions‘, Luis Alberto Peretti and Jorge Cesa in São Paulo. Laura Ghitti, who joined the São Paulo office as a senior associate from Mattos Filho in January 2023, focuses on commercial arbitration and possesses a strong background in cross-border matters. Marcelo Gandelman is no longer at the firm.

Praised for its ‘extensive experience, knowledge and availability‘, Veirano Advogados fields a standalone practice, which is fully dedicated to assisting major corporate clients from the worlds of banking, construction, TMT, mining, insurance and energy, among others, in complex arbitration matters. The team manages a varied caseload, which features proceedings arising from construction contracts, M&A transactions, and commercial and shareholder agreements. Ricardo Gama, who often serves as counsel and co-arbitrator, offers representation to domestic and international clients in the context of major corporate, M&A, real estate and investment-related cases. He leads the practice from Rio de Janeiro alongside Mateus Carreteiro in São Paulo, who is regularly engaged in matters involving the technology, entertainment, energy, telecoms and construction segments. Senior associate Priscilla Villa Nova de Oliveira is well versed in domestic and international arbitral proceedings.

Wald, Antunes, Vita e Blattner Advogados brings together a team of specialised lawyers who serve as counsel and arbitrators in domestic and international arbitration proceedings, most notably cases in the infrastructure and engineering sectors. The firm is also regularly instructed by clients in court cases related to arbitration, including the execution of arbitral sentences and the enforcement of foreign arbitral awards. Arnoldo Wald stands out for his ‘wide and deep knowledge‘ of dispute resolution. Arnoldo Wald Filho focuses on arbitration and mediation, which are also notable areas of practice for Riccardo Giuliano Figueira Torre. Other key names in the team include Mariana Tavares Antunes and Marina Gaensly Blattner.

In addition to its solid capabilities in civil and commercial litigation, the dispute resolution group at L.O. Baptista Advogados is also well positioned to handle domestic and international arbitration matters on behalf of a diverse corporate client roster. Corporate and commercial disputes are core areas of focus for co-head André Camerlingo Alves, while fellow co-leader André Mendes Espírito Santo is a name to note for clients from the technology, retail and automotive industries. Also at the helm of the practice, Silvia Rodrigues Pachikoski is praised for her knowledge of arbitration proceedings involving M&A, construction, energy and real estate. Tonico Monteiro da Silva left the firm in February 2023.

Lobo de Rizzo Advogados‘ ‘well-structured‘ arbitration practice handles an array of strategic disputes, and demonstrates particular strength in cases involving commercial and corporate law. Advising on proceedings arising from the termination of commercial agreements and shareholder conflicts is a core area of activity for the group, which acts for a variety of clients across the agribusiness, infrastructure, energy and insurance sectors, among others. Luis Fernando Guerrero offers support to large Brazilian and international companies in the context of commercial and contractual disputes. He coordinates the practice with recent arrivals Paula Abi-Chahine, who joined from CMT – Carvalho, Machado e Timm Advogados in July 2022, and Christian Garcia Vieira, who was previously at ASBZ Advogados. Hugo Tubone Yamashita left the firm in July 2023.

Muriel Advogados is a specialised boutique firm focused on the resolution of strategic disputes through judicial and arbitral proceedings. Though only founded in 2021, the firm has already become an established name in the arbitration space, owing to founding partner Marcelo Muriel‘s longstanding reputation in the market. Core areas of activity include complex disputes concerning the infrastructure and construction sectors, but the team is also recurrently instructed by energy clients in arbitration proceedings involving large-scale power plants, renewable projects and LNG terminals. Founder Muriel possesses more than thirty years of experience in domestic and international arbitration, acting as counsel and arbitrator. Danilo Orenga is skilled in commercial, corporate and contractual disputes, while senior associate Giovanny Russo is recommended for cases involving corporate transactions and the agribusiness, construction and infrastructure segments.

Domestic and international arbitration proceedings are core areas of focus for the dispute resolution group at Vieira, Rezende, Barbosa e Guerreiro Advogados, which is especially sought out by clients engaged in corporate and shareholder disputes. A go-to for private equity and pension funds, the team is also active in complex matters involving commercial contracts and fraud. Based in Rio de Janeiro, co-head Paulo Albert Weyland Vieira is often retained by Brazilian and foreign clients – including companies, banks and pension funds – in relation to corporate and commercial disputes. Also in Rio, Claudio Roberto Pieruccetti Marques specialises in public law and infrastructure cases, while Lucas Hermeto is a contact for corporate conflicts and Antonio Tiburcio splits his time between litigation and arbitral matters. Fellow co-leader Marcos Serra Netto Fioravanti, who is based in the São Paulo office, acts as arbitrator and counsel in energy-related proceedings.

Dedicated to dispute resolution, most notably corporate disputes, anti-corruption and regulatory cases, Warde Advogados is a ‘go-to firm for clients seeking assistance in tricky cases‘. With an impressive track record in both domestic and cross-border arbitration proceedings, the group attracts instructions from companies operating in a multitude of sectors, such as energy, manufacturing and insurance. Walfrido Jorge Warde Júnior is ‘a unique figure in the legal world‘, who is singled out for his wealth of experience in commercial and corporate disputes involving the banking, infrastructure, energy, consumer goods and media segments. Bankruptcy cases are a key specialism for Jose Luiz Bayeux Neto. Felipe Emmanuel De Figueiredo, who regularly acts for real estate, media and infrastructure clients; Rodrigo Jesuino Bittencourt, a name to note for disputes involving M&A, financial and capital markets; and Alexandre Barroco, whose sectoral knowledge covers infrastructure, logistics and energy, offer key support at the associate level.

Costa Tavares Paes Advogados possesses a ‘team specialised in arbitration‘, which is well versed in proceedings before Brazilian and international arbitral bodies, including the ICC. Construction and energy-related disputes are at the core of the group's offering, which also covers contentious matters involving financing, contracts, corporate transactions and employment issues. Antonio Tavares Paes Jr. and Vamilson José Costa, who focuses on shareholder and corporate disputes, are at the helm of the practice, where Carolina Xavier da Silveira Moreira is a name to note for arbitration proceedings involving the construction and financial services sectors. These are also among Cristiano Cardoso Dias‘s areas of expertise, while associate Nathalia Jordão handles a mix of corporate, post-M&A, energy and infrastructure-related proceedings.

Led by Marcus Alexandre Matteucci Gomes, Felsberg Advogados offers support to corporations and individuals in a variety of arbitration matters, including proceedings arising from construction contracts, M&A, energy and commercial agreements. Practice head Gomes is noted for his experience in commercial arbitration and multi-jurisdictional matters.

Based in Curitiba, Justen, Pereira, Oliveira & Talamini Advogados, which has a well-established reputation for its strong credentials in public law, is a popular destination for clients seeking advice on arbitrations involving concessions, government contracts and other agreements with the public administration. Cesar Pereira, who is regularly appointed as presiding arbitrator and co-arbitrator, and Eduardo Talamini, a key contact for clients from the construction, telecoms, sanitation, energy and water segments, steer the team on a wide range of ad hoc and institutional arbitrations. Public law scholar Rafael Wallbach Schwind and associate Guilherme F. Dias Reisdorfer are also active in arbitration proceedings involving infrastructure projects and public contracts.

The arbitration team at public law heavyweight Manesco, Ramires, Perez, Azevedo Marques Sociedade de Advogados specialises in the resolution of disputes concerning interactions between the public and private sectors. Typical mandates include advising domestic and international actors on contentious matters involving the infrastructure, construction, energy, and oil and gas segments. Carolina Smirnovas is not only proficient in arbitration proceedings, but is also active handling court cases related to arbitration. Smirnovas oversees the practice with Floriano De Azevedo Marques Neto, who was recently nominated as an effective justice of the Superior Electoral Court.

Monteiro de Castro e Setoguti Advogados‘ ‘available, agile and responsive’ arbitration team is noted for its ‘extensive knowledge‘ of corporate disputes, including proceedings arising from post-M&A issues and shareholder agreements. Practice head Guilherme Setoguti is recommended by clients for his ‘great ability to build strategies‘ in the context of complex arbitration. He receives key support from a strong group of associates: Cláudia Gruppi Costa; Débora Carrara, who specialises in commercial and corporate cases; and Bárbara Spohr Gonçalves, who further demonstrates expertise in real estate disputes.

The ‘highly technical, committed, specialised, organised and ethical‘ team at Padis Mattar Advogados is ‘well prepared to deal with the most complicated arbitration proceedings‘ seated in Brazil and abroad. Corporate and commercial disputes are a core strength for the firm, which is also adept in ancillary arbitration-related proceedings, such as the enforcement and challenge of arbitral awards. Eduardo Augusto Mattar and Jaili Quinta Cunha are ‘always at the forefront of cases‘, focusing on corporate and M&A, and contractual disputes, respectively. Rodrigo Nikobin, who joined from Tauil & Chequer Advogados in November 2022, brings significant experience in arbitration involving the energy, oil and gas, and construction sectors.

Drawing on the firm’s strong credentials in the projects and infrastructure space, Stocche Forbes Advogados is well placed to handle complex arbitration cases involving the energy and construction sectors. In addition, the team is also adept in proceedings concerning M&A, contractual and shareholder disputes. The practice is under the joint leadership of Rafael Passaro, a contact for commercial and corporate disputes; Luis Guilherme Aidar Bondioli; Guilherme Gaspari Coelho and Wilson Newton de Mello Neto. Maria Lucia Cetraro often acts for clients from the construction, energy and pharmaceuticals industries in strategic disputes.

Clients turn to dispute resolution boutique Wongtschowski Kleiman Advogados for ‘its excellent performance in complex cases‘ of national and international significance. Singled out for its ‘understanding of the Brazilian legal system and the procedural issues involved in arbitration proceedings’, the group is especially active in construction, real estate, technology and corporate disputes, including post-M&A arbitration. Founding partner Vânia Wongtschowski Kleiman possesses a strong reputation in the market given her longstanding experience in complex arbitral proceedings involving real estate, corporate and banking contracts, as well as the construction and retail sectors. Marília Canto Gusso has worked on several arbitration matters involving the technology, consumer goods and construction sectors, while Juliana Brotto De Barros Milaré excels in real estate cases. Domingos Fernando Refinetti, who primarily focuses on litigation, ‘stands out for his technical knowledge‘.

A ‘go-to‘ firm for arbitration proceedings under ICC and CAM-CCBC rules, among others, CFGS Advogados houses a team of ‘extremely engaged and qualified lawyers‘ with notable strength in disputes involving construction contracts, corporate law and shareholder conflicts. Brazilian banks, construction companies, retailers, real estate developers and private equity firms regularly turn to the arbitration department, which is jointly led by the highly regarded André De Luizi Correia, the ‘experienced‘ Letícia Abdalla, Rodrigo Ribeiro Fleury, and Luís Antonio da Gama e Silva Neto. Senior associate Renata Lorenzi Iório specialises in EPC-related disputes, while Berardino Di Vecchia Neto is active in cases involving construction, corporate disputes and energy contracts.

Led by Luciano Benetti Timm, the arbitration practice at CMT – Carvalho, Machado e Timm Advogados handles a variety of contentious matters, covering corporate and commercial disputes and cases in the engineering and agribusiness sectors, among others. Related arbitration-related court cases are a particular area of focus for the group. Practice head Timm, who is praised for his ‘excellent theoretical background’, has built a solid profile in the domestic market as an arbitrator in numerous proceedings. Other key individuals include Tiago Faganello, who coordinates the litigation department in Rio Grande do Sul, and Danilo Brum De Magalhães in São Paulo.

Founded in mid-2021, Franco Leutewiler Henriques Advogados (FLH Advogados) is regularly retained by leading domestic and international companies, including heavyweights from the energy sector, in complex arbitration matters. Aline Dias, who serves as counsel and arbitrator in domestic proceedings, is at the helm of the department, which is rated for its ‘technical and market knowledge of agribusiness and logistics‘. Guilherme Moura, who was promoted to partner in January 2023, frequently acts in corporate and contractual disputes. Entirely devoted to dispute resolution, Júlia Athayde focuses on strategic cases in the construction, corporate and energy segments.

Commercial and civil disputes involving corporate, IP, insurance, construction and real estate issues populate KLA Advogados‘ arbitration caseload. Led by Tiago Cortez, a dispute resolution and antitrust partner, the group is called upon by clients from an array of industries, including food and beverages, telecoms and pharmaceuticals. Recently promoted partners Flávia Alterio, who specialises in contractual and construction disputes, and Taisa Oliveira, who is proficient in real estate and commercial cases, are the other names to note.

M Nasser Advocacia Estratégica has a solid track record in arbitral disputes involving construction, M&A, corporate governance, commercial contracts and insurance. Rated for ‘his deep involvement in the cases‘, Paulo Magalhães Nasser ‘stands out for his experience in the area of arbitration‘, including domestic and cross-border proceedings. Camila Rezende Martins acts for Brazilian and multinational clients in an array of contentious matters. The team was reinforced by the arrival of senior associate Letícia Zuccolo from Wald, Antunes, Vita e Blattner Advogados in September 2022.

A result of the 2023 merger between Fialho Salles Advogados and Madrona Advogados, Madrona Fialho Advogados handles a mix of domestic and cross-border arbitration matters, demonstrating particular strength in engineering, construction and corporate disputes. Leonardo Canabrava has a wealth of experience in arbitration and mediation, and often acts as arbitrator before Brazilian and international chambers. He oversees the Belo Horizonte group with Leonardo Birchal, who maintains a broad practice in dispute resolution and non-contentious matters. Also at the helm of the practice and based in São Paulo, João Carlos Toledo is a key name to note for cases involving M&A and energy supply agreements, while Fábio Alem focuses on corporate and construction disputes. Luciano Velasque Rocha is also noted.

Jointly led by dispute resolution specialists Carlos Roberto Siqueira Castro and Daniela Soares Domingues in Rio de Janeiro, Siqueira Castro – Advogados‘ arbitration team acts for a varied corporate client base and individuals in proceedings involving civil, commercial, contractual, corporate, tax and IP law. Contractual breaches, shareholder disputes and the enforcement of arbitral awards are core areas of activity for the team, in which André Frossard Albuquerque, who is the main point of contact in the São Paulo office, stands out for his experience in real estate-related cases.

Best known for its capabilities in restructuring and insolvency matters, Thomaz Bastos, Waisberg and Kurzweil Advogados' dispute resolution team is active in arbitration proceedings arising from commercial, corporate and contractual disputes, with a particular emphasis on the energy, agribusiness and financial services sectors. These are key sector focuses for Ivo Waisberg and Ricardo Pomeranc Matsumoto, who jointly head the department with Joel Luís Thomaz Bastos, a specialist in corporate and banking-related arbitration. Senior associate Ana Cláudia de Olivera Rennó has acted as counsel in numerous cases.

Toledo Marchetti Advogados, a boutique firm focused on the infrastructure and construction sectors, is particularly well placed to advise on arbitration matters involving the construction and implementation of infrastructure projects. A popular destination for project owners, concessionaires and contractors, the group is under the joint leadership of Ricardo Medina Salla, Leonardo Toledo da Silva and Adriana Regina Sarra de Deus. Lucas Russi Farah, who has previously worked at CAM-CCBC as a case manager responsible for arbitration proceedings related to corporate law, investment banking, construction and the energy sector, stands out at the associate level.

Vella Pugliese Buosi e Guidoni Advogados is regularly instructed by clients operating in a range of sectors – including construction, oil and gas, power, technology and real estate – in relation to complex arbitration matters. The group has recently experienced an uptick in mandates involving capital markets, construction, shareholder and contractual disputes. Antonio Celso Pugliese regularly assists clients operating in the construction and financial services sectors in arbitration. Erik Sernik, who was promoted to the partnership in May 2022, has worked on several arbitral matters arising from commercial, financial and civil disputes.