A preeminent dispute resolution boutique firm, Ferro, Castro Neves, Daltro & Gomide Advogados is engaged in some of the most high-profile domestic and international arbitration proceedings in the Brazilian market. The group is skilled in shareholder disputes, and particularly active in mandates concerning the financial, infrastructure and construction industries. Marcelo Ferro, who excels in construction and shareholder disputes, and José Castro Neves, who takes the lead on cases involving clients from the energy, infrastructure and financial sectors, jointly oversee the department. Karina Goldberg is highly active in contractual and commercial disputes, including cases arising from shareholder conflicts and M&A transactions. Eduardo Pecoraro and Natalia Mizrahi Lamas are noted for their track record in in civil, corporate and construction contentious matters, while Antonio Pedro de Souza often advises on energy disputes. Partner Rodrigo Barreto Cogo handles an array of proceedings, including those within the financial, construction, infrastructure and energy sectors.

A prominent full-service firm, Mattos Filho‘s ‘business-minded adviser‘ culture characterises its arbitration team, which is active in a wide range of mandates and sectors, but particularly excels in post-M&A and shareholder disputes in the the telecoms, energy and insurance spaces. The team is especially adept at handling high-value domestic and international arbitration proceedings that require multijurisdictional expertise, encompassing Latin America, North America, Europe and Asia. A leading figure in the arbitration space, Eduardo Damião Gonçalves is noted for his ‘excellent advocacy and strategic insights’ and experience in shareholder and post-M&A disputes, most notably in the energy, IT, and insurance industries. Flávio Spaccaquerche Barbosa is active in high-profile proceedings in the infrastructure and energy industries, while Arthur Gonzalez Cronenberger Parente is highly proficient in disputes requiring expertise in corporate governance and shareholder rights. André Chateaubriand Martins can be frequently seen advising on mandates involving the financial sector and judicial restructurings. In addition, Maria Abreu De Moura Guido is counsel of choice for several investment funds and asset managers, and João Vicente Pereira de Assis stands out for his frequent presence in cross-border mandates.

Pinheiro Neto Advogados‘ full-service structure lends its arbitration practice ‘notability in the national legal market’. The firm handles the full spectrum of arbitration matters spanning a range of industries, with corporate and commercial disputes, as well as proceedings in the financial, infrastructure and energy industries taking centre stage. In addition to its solid credentials in domestic mandates, the team is also well placed to advise on international arbitrations, especially proceedings involving European jurisdictions and requiring expertise in shareholder, post-M&A and public law disputes. The team includes Celso Cintra Mori, a disputes specialist with over 50 years' experience in litigation and arbitration, and Gilberto Giusti, a leading arbitration practitioner who is at the forefront of the department’s most high-value and complex mandates. Rodrigo Carneiro De Oliveira specialises in commercial, corporate and securities disputes, while international arbitration specialist Renato Stephan Grion is commonly seen handling commercial disputes, including those related to agency agreements, construction projects, M&A and shareholder issues. Júlio César Bueno is typically active in energy and infrastructure-related matters. Pedro Barradas Barata has a wealth of experience in arbitrations involving banks, hedge funds and pharmaceutical companies, while Lucas Pinto Simão often acts for automotive, construction and retail clients.

Noted for its ‘strategic vision and market knowledge’, Bermudes Advogados is highly proficient in both domestic and international arbitration proceedings involving numerous sectors, most notably retail, financial services and energy. The team is capable of handling the entire range of commercial disputes, including high-stakes contractual, post-M&A, and shareholder conflicts, and is often called upon to represent clients in multijurisdictional arbitral mandates. Along with its leading founder Sergio Bermudes, the team is led by  Marcio Vieira Souto Costa Ferreira and Fabiano Robalinho Cavalcanti, both considered key ports of call for corporate clients engaged in contentious matters involving Brazil’s regulated sectors. Guilherme Valdetaro Mathias is especially active in the energy and real estate industries, while Caetano Berenguer often represents players from the financial services and investment funds spaces. Rafaela Fucci specialises in insurance law, while Ricardo Loretti Henrici advises on disputes arising from bankruptcy proceedings and assists with alternative dispute resolution. In addition, Fernando Novis is highly active in contentious matters concerning the energy and oil and gas segments.

Highlighted for its ‘extremely technical’ capacity, the arbitration department at BMA Advogados represents a variety of clients, most notably companies from the financial services, real estate and construction spaces, among other regulated sectors, in highly complex proceedings, both at the domestic and international level. Shareholder and post-M&A disputes as well as compensation claims are key areas of activity for the team, which has appeared before a multitude of arbitration courts. The group is under the joint leadership of Pedro Oliveira Da Costa and André Abbud, both of whom are extensively experienced in corporate and contractual disputes involving large companies. Luiz Fernando Fraga is another name to note for corporate and commercial contentious matters resolved via arbitration and litigation, while Mario Felippe de Lemos Gelli is active in lawsuits involving business law and succession issues. The team benefits from the experience of Gustavo Kulesza in commercial arbitral proceeding before major domestic and international tribunals. Newly promoted partner Matheus Rodrigues Barcelos focuses on construction and corporate cases.

Owing to its full-service structure, the arbitration practice at Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados is skilled at advising on a range of local and cross-jurisdictional disputes, including those pertaining to the financial services, energy, real estate, TMT and construction industries. The team has a strong track record in arbitral mandates involving shareholder, investment, and contractual disputes. Eliane Cristina Carvalho directs the arbitration practice, employing her extensive experience in civil, commercial and corporate disputes in the resolution of complex contentious matters. With extensive experience in civil liability, contractual and restructuring disputes, Gisela Ferreira Mation is seen with great regularity in arbitral proceedings concerning the oil and gas, construction and energy sectors. In addition, associates Leandro Felix and Antonia Quintella de Azambuja are routinely engaged in domestic and international proceedings arising from post-M&A conflicts and shareholder liabilities.

TozziniFreire Advogados‘ arbitration department stands out for its ‘technical capacity and quality to work on several fronts in parallel’, evident in the diversity of mandates it handles, including post-M&A, shareholder, infrastructure, and public law disputes. The team is led by São Paulo-based Fernando Eduardo Serec, who has a wealth of experience in international arbitration, including  financial, post-M&A and contractual lawsuit. The practice also features Luis Renato Ferreira da Silva in Porto Alegre, who often acts as counsel in energy-related cases. Lucas Britto Mejias handles domestic and international arbitrations arising from corporate, commercial, real estate, banking and administrative law disputes, while Guilherme Carneiro Monteiro Nitschke possesses ‘extensive experience’ acting as counsel and arbitrator in complex arbitral proceedings. Senior associate Maria Isabel de Sá Dias Machado is often engaged in domestic arbitrations involving corporate, commercial, administrative, insurance and contractual disputes.

Cescon Barrieu is a key port of call for clients seeking representation in domestic and international arbitration proceedings, most notably those arising from corporate and contractual disputes. Mandates involving breaches of contract and post-M&A issues are indeed core areas of activity for the team, which is also skilled in cases concerning construction projects, administrative law and distribution agreements. At the helm of the practice, São Paulo-based Carlos David Albuquerque Braga is a reference for corporate and shareholder disputes, while Gabriel Seijo Leal de Figueiredo in Salvador regularly advises on contractual conflicts. The practice was bolstered in August 2023 by the addition of a team of dispute resolution specialists from boutique MAMG Advogados, including the now co-head Paulo Macedo Garcia Neto, whose arbitration experience includes proceedings under the rules of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the Brazilian Canadian Chamber of Commerce (CAM-CCBC), and Mariana Capela Lombardi Moreto, who is adept at representing energy and infrastructure clients before domestic and international arbitral institutions. Mauricio Fabbri is a name to not for arbitration and alternative dispute resolution.

Highly active in the oil and gas, financial, energy, infrastructure and construction industries, the arbitration department at Lefosse Advogados possesses a wealth of experience in domestic and international multi-party proceedings. Owing to its ‘enormous operational capacity’, the team is skilled at handling a variety of mandates involving public and private law issues, including disputes arising from public-private partnerships (PPPs), contracts, concession agreements and transactions. Practice head Pedro Maciel is highlighted for his ‘enormous capacity for quick and strategic reasoning’ in local and international arbitral proceedings involving the corporate, capital markets and construction spaces. Raphael Nehin Corrêa has handled arbitrations in the banking, asset management, pharmaceutical, infrastructure and agribusiness sectors, while Diogo Ciuffo Carneiro has represented clients from the logistics, construction, and energy spaces in commercial and regulatory disputes. Bernardo Pires specialises in corporate and contractual cases, with a special focus on post-M&A disputes.

Led by founding partners Sergio Mannheimer and Tomaz Lyra, Mannheimer, Perez E Lyra Advogados‘ arbitration department routinely acts for clients from an array of industries – such as construction, infrastructure and real estate - but is especially active in the energy and financial industries. As such, the team is active in various corporate and contractual cases, including shareholder and post-M&A disputes. Mannheimer and Lyra are both highly active in commercial arbitrations in the oil and gas, energy, construction and infrastructure sectors. São Paulo-based Marcela Levy draws on her prior professional experience in the US to advise on international arbitral proceedings. Fernanda Aviz is another name to note for domestic and cross-border matters. Ricardo Ramalho Almeida focuses on commercial disputes.

Highlighted for its ‘strategic business vision, competence and specialisation of the team’, Tauil & Chequer Advogados frequently handles high-value arbitration proceedings arising from contractual, shareholder, corporate and commercial disputes, including international cases involving Latin American and European jurisdictions. The team is routinely engaged in multi-party disputes requiring expertise in corporate governance, contract performance and breaches, and compensation claims, most frequently in the construction, energy, and oil and gas sectors. Gustavo Fernandes de Andrade excels in proceedings under the rules of domestic and international arbitral institutions, including the ICC and the CAM-CCBC. He co-heads the team with Fabio Peixinho Gomes Correa, who has over two decades' experience in dispute resolution, and Gustavo Scheffer Da Silveira, who has been noted for his experience in matters before the ICC, and commercial arbitration involving regulated sectors.

Noted for its ‘unparalleled international focus’, Trench Rossi Watanabe‘s arbitration practice routinely represents foreign and domestic clients in high-profile disputes. The team has a strong track record in proceedings before several arbitral venues - including CAM-CCBC - and showcases particular strength in cases pertaining to the oil and gas, energy and technology industries. With extensive experience in commercial and corporate disputes, including arbitration arising from regulatory, shareholder, and post-M&A conflicts, as well as contractual, compensation and performance claims. The team is led by Joaquim De Paiva Muniz, who is highly active in corporate and contractual disputes. Focused on contentious matters concerning commercial contracts, bankruptcy and corporate conflicts, Luis Borghi is another key contact in the group. Associate Bruna Silveira is commended by clients for her ‘proximity to the business and availability’, and is often engaged in cross-border mandates.

Demarest Advogados‘ dispute resolution department ‘combines legal knowledge with business perception’, and is capable of handling complex arbitration mandates requiring expertise in corporate, contractual, commercial, investment and inter-state disputes. The practice is particularly adept in contentious mandates involving public law issues, such as PPPs and regulatory disputes. The ‘tireless’ Camila Biral and Newton Marzagão have notable experience in commercial arbitration in various regulated sectors, including financial services, infrastructure, technology and energy. The firm was strengthened by the incorporation of Aprigliano Advogados in late 2023; name partner Ricardo Aprigliano bolstered the team's corporate disputes offering with his arrival. Cesar Rossi Machado's expertise includes litigious and arbitral proceedings.

MAMG Advogados‘ arbitration practice routinely advises on complex civil, public law, and corporate disputes. The team is especially active in the infrastructure, construction and energy sectors, and typically acts in arbitral proceedings concerning contractual performance, compensation claims and PPPs. Fernando Marcondes brings over 40 years of experience in contentious mandates, with a focus on the construction and infrastructure sectors. Mariana Cattel, handles local and international arbitrations, acting as counsel and arbitrator. Silvia Bueno De Miranda is highly active in the energy and infrastructure spaces, while Bruno Panarella focuses on corporate, transactional and contractual disputes. With strong experience in financial restructuring and dispute resolution, Ligia Espolaor Veronese is another name to note in the team. Rafael Francisco Alves is no longer at the firm.

Highlighted for its ‘very high technical quality and attention to detail’, Souto Correa Advogados shines in a variety of arbitration mandates, ranging from contractual and shareholder conflicts to post-M&A disputes. The team is active in several industries, but sees its most prominent cases in the energy, retail and automotive sectors. Described as a ‘market leader’ for his ‘impeccable technical quality’, Guilherme Rizzo Amaral directs the practice with his extensive experience in arbitral proceedings, particularly those arising out of construction, post-M&A and shareholder conflicts. Jorge Cesa Ferreira da Silva is proficient in judicial litigation and arbitration matters, while Luis Alberto Peretti acts as counsel for various multinational clients in international arbitrations relating to infrastructure projects and corporate transactions. Laura Ghitti frequently advises on contentious matters in the infrastructure, construction and concessions sectors. Rafael Alves joined from MAMG Advogados in April 2024.

Veirano Advogados‘ arbitration department is active in complex disputes within several regulated sectors, including private equity, mining, and technology, among others. The team frequently represents clients in domestic and international arbitral proceedings concerning shareholder, contractual and transactional disputes, exhibiting a strong corporate focus. The team is jointly led by post-M&A and investment disputes specialist Ricardo Gama in Rio and São Paulo-based Mateus Carreteiro, who handles arbitration cases in the technology, energy, mining, telecoms and construction spaces. Sitting in the Porto Alegre office, Filipe Scherer Oliveira acts in high-value construction and contractual disputes.

Highlighted for its pool of ‘partners with experience and projection’ in the market', the arbitration and mediation department at Huck, Otranto, Camargo Advogados is proficient in both local and international arbitral proceedings arising from commercial, corporate, contractual and investment disputes. The team is often retained by clients operating in a wide range of industries, most notably construction, pharmaceuticals, energy and education. Fábio Floriano Melo Martins, a name to note for cases in the technology, construction, and energy segments, co-leads the practice with Guilherme Montebugnoli Zilio, who assists with contentious matters related to construction projects, M&A and the education sector. The team also includes founder Hermes Marcelo Huck, who holds over five decades' experience in complex arbitration matters, acting as counsel and arbitrator.

Combining 'tradition with innovative and purposeful approaches', the dispute resolution department at L.O. Baptista Advogados has a longstanding reputation in the Brazilian market for its strong performance in arbitration matters, including proceedings concerning shareholder, corporate, contractual and public law disputes. André Camerlingo Alves, counsel of choice for both Brazilian and international clients, co-leads the department with civil and consumer law specialist André Mendes Espírito Santo and Silvia Rodrigues Pachikoski, whose experience spans arbitrations concerning corporate law issues, transactions, and the energy sector.

São Paulo-based Luciano De Souza Godoy and Ricardo Zamariola Júnior jointly oversee the arbitration department at LUC Advogados, which is skilled at representing an array of individuals and corporate clients - including key names from the automotive, real estate, agribusiness, and construction sectors - in local and international mandates before a multitude of arbitral institutions, such as the ICC and the CAM-CCBC. Godoy often acts as counsel and arbitrator in high-profile arbitrations proceedings, while Zamariola Júnior is noted for his expertise in civil litigation. Leonardo Dib Freire is no longer part of the firm.

Offering ‘excellent technical and personalised services’, Monteiro de Castro e Setoguti Advogados‘ arbitration practice handles an array of mandates, but particularly shines in post-M&A, shareholder and contractual disputes. The team is most active in the construction, telecoms and IT sectors, and handles proceedings before an array of arbitration chambers. Guilherme Setoguti, distinguished for his experience in complex proceedings as counsel and arbitrator, oversees the department. He is assisted by a prominent and active group of associates, including Cláudia Gruppi Costa, who has represented clients in high-value arbitrations in the construction sector, Débora Carrara, a commercial and corporate disputes specialist commended for forming ‘an exceptional team’ with Setoguti, and Bárbara Spohr Gonçalves, an ‘extremely competent, punctual’ practitioner focused on commercial, corporate and real estate disputes.

Singled out for its presence in the infrastructure, construction and energy sectors, Muriel Advogados  is home to several practitioners specialised in arbitration proceedings. With a particular focus on Brazil’s renewables segment, the team is active advising on arbitration proceedings involving the construction of hydropower plants, wind farms, LNG terminals, thermal power plants, as well as other infrastructure developments. With over four decades' experience in dispute resolution, Marcelo Muriel handles domestic and international arbitrations, and is especially active in mandates pertaining to the energy and infrastructure sectors. Danilo Orenga oversees the team with Muriel, and takes the lead on business, commercial, corporate and contractual disputes. Associates Giovanny Russo is a key port of call for domestic and international commercial arbitration in the agribusiness, construction and infrastructure segments.

Vieira Rezende‘ arbitration practice handles domestic and international proceedings before a multitude of arbitral institutions, typically encompassing shareholder, contractual and indemnification disputes. Pension funds is a key sector of focus for the department, which also enjoys a strong presence in the energy space. Practice leader Paulo Albert Weyland Vieira oversees the practice, and is particularly active in post-M&A and corporate disputes. The latter is a core area of activity for Lucas Hermeto, who is noted for his experience in cases involving investment funds.

Costa Tavares Paes Advogados‘ arbitration team has represented clients in both local and international jurisdictions before several arbitral bodies, including the ICC, CAM-CCBC, among others. The team handles an array of disputes, but is especially proficient in contentious matters requiring expertise in construction, banking and finance, contracts, corporate law and transactions. The practice is led by Antonio Tavares Paes Jr. and Vamilson José Costa, both of whom are regarded as ports of call for clients - including family-owned companies and their shareholders - engaged in arbitrations arising from post-M&A, shareholder, and contractual disputes. Carolina Xavier da Silveira Moreira and Cristiano Cardoso Dias are active in proceedings involving the energy, construction, financial services and infrastructure sectors. With extensive experience in post-M&A, contractual, energy and infrastructure cases, Nathalia Jordão has notably appeared before both Brazilian and international arbitral bodies.

The arbitration department at Felsberg Advogados manages a balanced caseload where public law and corporate disputes take centre stage. The team is seen with great regularity handling a variety of arbitral matters, ranging from complex contractual breaches, commercial performance-related conflicts, as well as regulatory disputes. Marcus Alexandre Matteucci Gomes heads up the practice, and regularly leads on proceedings involving insolvency, post-M&A, and contractual disputes across a range of sectors, mot notably infrastructure, healthcare, shipping, and food and beverage.

A popular destination for public law mandates, Justen, Pereira, Oliveira & Talamini Advogados is highly active in arbitration proceedings arising from contractual disputes, particularly those relating to public sector concessions and partnerships. In addition, the team also has a strong presence in the construction, energy and logistics sectors. Cesar Pereira and Eduardo Talamini, both of whom specialise in pubic sector-related conflicts, jointly lead the practice; Pereira stands out for his experience in the energy and construction sectors, while Talamini is especially focused on infrastructure and public procurement-related proceedings.  Rafael Wallbach Schwind is a solid performer in arbitrations involving the infrastructure sector, namely disputes concerning ports, highways and sanitation projects and concessions. Guilherme F. Dias Reisdorfer is another name to note for arbitration matters involving public law issues.

Lobo de Rizzo Advogados‘ dispute resolution practice is active in arbitration mandates relating to corporate and commercial law, with increased activity in issues arising from commercial agreements, contractual breaches, and shareholder disputes. The team, which is most active in the construction, retail and financial sectors, is jointly led by a capable trio. Luis Fernando Guerrero possesses over 20 years of experience in contractual, corporate and insolvency-related contentious matters; Paula Abi-Chahine handles arbitrations arising from post-M&A, corporate, construction and commercial conflicts; and Christian Garcia Vieira is a key contact for construction, retail, infrastructure, automotive and real estate clients involved in arbitral proceedings.

Highlighted by clients for the ‘personal involvement of the partners in all stages’ of matters, M Nasser Advocacia Estratégica shines in arbitration proceedings involving corporate and contractual disputes. Breach of contract, damage and debt recovery claims are key areas of activity for the department which is especially active in the construction and insurance sectors. The team is also adept in domestic and international arbitrations arising from post-M&A and shareholder conflicts. Paulo Magalhães Nasser co-heads the department with Camila Rezende Martins, both of whom are recommended for their ‘high technical quality’, in addition to their experience in commercial, construction and investment-related arbitrations.

Led by public law specialist Floriano De Azevedo Marques Neto, the arbitration department Manesco, Ramires, Perez, Azevedo Marques Sociedade de Advogados is highly active in proceedings arising from public-private relations, including government contracts, infrastructure projects and PPPs. The team is also experienced in various contractual disputes, including damage, compensation and breach of contract claims. Associate Maúra Guerra Polidoro is adept at advising on contentious matters concerning public contracts and alternative dispute resolution methods.

Noted for its strong cooperation with its infrastructure and projects team, Stocche Forbes Advogados' practice is proficient in a wide range of arbitration matters, including domestic and international proceedings involving contractual, shareholder and post-M&A disputes. The team is also well placed to assist with mediation and alternative dispute resolution methods. The group is under the joint leadership of four partners: Rafael Passaro has over two decades' experience in high-value dispute resolution; Luis Guilherme Aidar Bondioli is a seasoned arbitration practitioner who is often engaged in energy disputes; and Guilherme Gaspari Coelho and Wilson Newton de Mello Neto are skilled in shareholder and contractual conflicts.

A leading firm in restructuring and insolvency, Thomaz Bastos, Waisberg and Kurzweil Advogados is home to an arbitration practice that handles sophisticated corporate, commercial and contractual disputes for a varied client roster. Names from the energy, agribusiness and financial services sectors (among others) regularly turn to the team for representation in proceedings before domestic and international arbitral venues. Ivo Waisberg and Ricardo Pomeranc Matsumoto co-head the department, with Waisberg’s ‘deep knowledge of business themes and strategic vision’ complementing Matsumoto’s ‘technical knowledge and depth of analysis’. Senior associate Ana Cláudia de Olivera Rennó is a key member of the team, focused on dispute resolution and prevention, including commercial and corporate arbitrations.

Singled out for its ‘specialisation in demands involving infrastructure projects’, Toledo Marchetti Advogados‘ arbitration department is a key port of call for sector-related disputes. Owing to its industry-focused approach, the team is well positioned to act in complex proceedings concerning public law issues, such as concessions, PPPs and government contracts, and is also active in the construction and transport sectors. With extensive experience in serving as both counsel and arbitrator, Ricardo Medina Salla heads up the practice with Leonardo Toledo da Silva and Adriana Regina Sarra de Deus, who are regarded as specialists in construction disputes, projects and related contracts.

Warde Advogados‘  arbitration practice offers a ‘unique blend of deep contacts and broad legal knowledge’ in commercial arbitrations, leveraging high technical expertise in shareholder, contractual and regulatory disputes. The team operates in highly-sensitive mandates - including domestic and international proceedings - and is particularly adept in the energy, construction, and food and beverage sectors. Walfrido Jorge Warde Júnior  highlighted for his ‘wonderful strategic mind’, heads up the dispute resolution department, and is at the forefront of the team’s most complex corporate disputes. Jose Luiz Bayeux Neto handles an array of commercial arbitration proceedings, but particularly excels in restructuring and insolvency disputes. Felipe Emmanuel De Figueiredo has recently advised on arbitrations in the real estate, infrastructure, food and media industries, while Rodrigo Jesuino Bittencourt is noted for his expertise in financial, capital markets and M&A disputes.

The arbitration department at Wongtschowski Kleiman Advogados handles a large volume of local and international arbitral proceedings, with a particular focus on (but not limited to) the financial services, technology and infrastructure industries. With demonstrated proficiency in contractual, shareholder and post-M&A disputes, the team is led by four dispute resolution specialists. Founder Vânia Wongtschowski Kleiman is seen with great regularity advising on arbitral proceedings concerning the real estate sector, financial contracts and other corporate law issues. Marília Canto Gusso typically works in cases pertaining to the construction, technology and infrastructure industries, while Juliana Brotto De Barros Milaré operates predominately in real estate disputes. Additionally, Domingos Fernando Refinetti is a specialist in restructuring and consumer law contentious mandates.

Bichara Advogados' arbitration team handles high-value transactional, contractual and shareholder disputes, with a particular focus on the financial, construction and the pulp and paper industries, often leveraging the corporate expertise of its partners. These include André Gondinho, who has advised domestic and international clients on dispute resolution issues for nearly three decades, and Adriana Astuto, a specialist in contentious matters concerning concessions and the education sector. Pedro Acioli Werner is regularly engaged in conflicts involving the public administration, while Thiago Lins is especially active in the insurance, telecoms and agribusiness sectors. Samantha Longo, who joined as partner in February 2023, brings a wealth of experience in restructuring and insolvency-related disputes.

Campos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA Piper‘ arbitration practice is active in a number of domestic and international disputes in several regulated sectors, most notably oil and gas and energy. Owing to its partnership with DLA Piper, the team is proficient in complex cross-border arbitration proceedings requiring expertise in contractual and transactional conflicts. Felipe Hermanny‘s expertise in civil, commercial and public law disputes complements Leandro Rinaldi‘s experience in judicial reorganisations. João Marçal Martins is no longer at the firm.

Described by a client as ‘a reference in the scope of arbitration’, Correia, Fleury, Gama e Silva Advogados handles proceedings in a variety of sectors, most notably retail, construction, financial services and private equity. Its broad service offering covers shareholder and contractual disputes, as well as conflicts arising from insolvencies. Founder André De Luizi Correia is a key contact for construction companies and financial institutions, including private equity and sovereign funds, while Letícia Barbosa e Silva Abdalla has been particularly active in arbitrations involving M&A, construction contracts, corporate disputes, and real estate projects.

The arbitration team at CMT – Carvalho, Machado e Timm Advogados is highly oriented towards corporate and commercial disputes, with high-value contractual breaches and post-M&A proceedings forming the bulk of the team’s caseload. The team, which is particularly active in the financial and energy sectors, is led by Luciano Benetti Timm, a seasoned dispute resolution practitioner with a wealth of experience in serving as counsel and arbitration in proceedings. He is assisted by Tiago Faganello and Danilo Brum De Magalhães , both of whom frequently appear in the team’s transactional and contractual cases.

The arbitration practice at Franco Leutewiler Henriques Advogados (FLH Advogados) represents clients in domestic and international proceedings, primarily operating in claims pertaining to breach of contract, disputes regarding the status of arbitral awards, and shareholder conflicts. The team is highly active in the energy sector, with a particular focus on renewables, but is also present in other industries, such as financial services, insurance and agribusiness. Aline Dias, highlighted for ‘in-depth technical and strategic knowledge’ of corporate, energy and investment-related arbitrations, and Guilherme Moura, a name to note for corporate and commercial disputes, including shareholder, regulatory and post-M&A issues, jointly lead Described as an ‘excellent’ member of the teamAssociate Júlia Athayde is described as an ‘excellent’ member of the team; she often acts for oil and gas and energy clients in high-value arbitral proceedings.

With extensive experience in public law disputes, KLA Advogados‘ arbitration department is well-positioned to pursue dispute resolution in the construction, infrastructure and public administration sectors. The team manages a diverse workload where regulatory disputes feature alongside conflicts concerning public concessions, contracts, and PPPs. Department leader Tiago Cortez has solid experience in commercial and public sector arbitrations, and mandates in the automotive and real estate sectors. He receives support from Flávia Alterio and Taisa Oliveira, who are similarly proficient in matters relating to real estate, public law and contractual breaches.

The arbitration team at LDCM Advogados is a port of call for clients seeking representation in a variety of complex proceedings, with the energy sector seeing the most activity. With notable strength in high-value contractual disputes, the team is led by founder Leonardo de Campos Melo, who possesses a wealth of experience in commercial and administrative disputes. Márcio Opromolla and recent hire Tatiana Ferri, who joined from White & Case LLP's London office in April 2023, specialise in commercial and civil proceedings, showcasing an impressive track record in multijurisdictional mandates. Bruno Barreto de Teixeira and Rodrigo Cavalcante Moreira regularly handle contentious issues within regulated sectors, including the financial services, telecoms and technology industries.

‘Highly qualified firm' Madrona Fialho Advogados’ arbitration department is active in several regulated sectors, including energy, healthcare, construction and banking. The team represents clients in a range of complex mandates, offering expertise in post-M&A and contractual claims, along with public law and infrastructure-related disputes. The team is jointly led by Fábio Alem and João Carlos Toledo, both of whom are highly experience in corporate and M&A disputes, especially in the energy, construction and infrastructure sectors, with Alem also advising on bankruptcy-related conflicts. Leonardo Canabrava is skilled in high-value domestic and international arbitrations, with notable expertise in the energy, mining, and logistics sectors. Leonardo Birchal focuses on arbitration proceedings involving M&A, infrastructure projects, and corporate issues.

Vella Pugliese Buosi e Guidoni Advogados‘ arbitration practice is a frequent participant in complex disputes involving clients from the energy, oil and gas, and the construction sectors. The team primarily advises on contractual disputes, but is also active in damage claims, shareholder and post-transactional disputes. Practice head Antonio Celso Pugliese offers extensive experience in arbitration proceedings in the construction and financial industries. Erik Sernik  routinely handles civil and commercial disputes, and is particularly skilled in contentious matters within the financial sector, with a focus on capital markets.