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Domestic Arbitration

The Arbitration & ADR team has extensive experience in domestic arbitration proceedings, having worked on arbitration procedures in the main Brazilian arbitration chambers.

Our activities include legal advice for drafting arbitration clauses at a pre-contractual stage, legal support after the dispute has arisen, and the initiation of the arbitration procedure.

In-depth knowledge of the sector

Due to its intense work in arbitration procedures, the Arbitration & ADR department combines academic knowledge and practical experience in arbitration procedures. Our law firm has already represented clients in arbitration procedures conducted by CAMFIEP, ARBITAC, CAM-CCBC, ICC, CBMA, CAMARB, among others. Furthermore, partners Felipe H. Braz and Bruno Bianchi are listed as CAMESC arbitrators.

The knowledge and experience of the Arbitration & ADR department in domestic arbitration proceedings allow us to provide the best results in terms of strategy and conduct of the arbitration, considering the particularities of the case.

Our services

Our multidisciplinary team allows the client’s complex case to be analyzed from different perspectives. In this way, the Arbitration & ADR department is always prepared to offer the best solutions to clients.

Arbitration with the Public Administration

The Arbitration & ADR department has experience in arbitration proceedings involving Public Authorities, working in line with our Infrastructure and Regulatory Department.

Our activities comprise legal advice in all phases of any project and/or contract involving the Public Authorities so that if a litigation is imminent or in progress, the Arbitration & ADR department will act to address the issue in light of the specificities of an arbitration with a public entity.

In-depth knowledge of the sector

Due to its intense activity in the public infrastructure sector, the team offers full assistance in arbitration procedures involving the Public Administration, combining the expertise of each of its specific departments.

The practical experience of the lawyers allows the client to have the best possible advice, both in terms of the merits involving procurement contracts and procedural issues involving arbitration proceedings.

Our services

The firm’s multidisciplinary team provides full assistance to the client, both in the pre-arbitration phase, aiming to analyze the scenario and possible critical paths, and during the arbitration procedure (performing all formal arbitration acts).

International Arbitration

The Arbitration team & ADR is led by Partner Felipe H. Braz, a visiting professor of arbitration at graduate institutions. He has participated in arbitration proceedings in the main arbitration chambers in the world, such as the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), and the Singapore International Arbitration Center (SIAC).

In-depth knowledge of the sector

The Arbitration & ADR department has recognized experience in international arbitration proceedings and has been recognized by the British ranking Who’s Who Legal as one of the most admired firms in Brazil in ​​arbitration.

Combining academic knowledge with practical experience in the main arbitration chambers in the world, the Arbitration & ADR department deeply understands the sector, being always up-to-date with the main changes in arbitration at an international level.

Our services

We offer comprehensive assistance in claims involving international arbitration proceedings, from the drafting of arbitration clauses to assistance in choosing the arbitration chamber in light of the applicable substantive law. In litigation, the Arbitration & ADR department can offer the best results with its extensive experience in conducting arbitration proceedings on behalf of clients.

Consultancy and Projects

• Drafting arbitration clauses, analysis regarding the selection of the Arbitration Chamber to conduct the procedure, and definition of the place where the arbitration will be held, in light of the applicable substantive law.
• Initial analysis of the international arbitration procedure, aiming to identify and mitigate the risks involved.

Dispute Resolution

• International arbitration proceedings, representing clients at the pre-arbitration level and during the procedure.
• Ratification of foreign arbitration awards, aiming to have them ratified and enforced by the Brazilian Jurisdiction.

Investment Arbitration

The Arbitration & ADR department has experience conducting arbitration proceedings and representing clients in Investment Arbitration, i.e., representing foreign investors against sovereign States.

In-depth knowledge of the sector

The Arbitration & ADR team has experience in investment arbitration, representing private foreign investors against sovereign States.

Given its experience in foreign investments, the Arbitration & ADR team can provide its clients with the best strategic analysis and risk analysis involved in bilateral investment agreements (BITs), free trade agreements (FTAs) and multilateral trade agreements (MTAs) applicable to the case in question.

Our services

Our investment arbitration services involve an initial analysis of the case in order to identify possible risks and losses, as well as the representation of the client – ​​be it a foreign investor or even a sovereign State – in procedures in the main chambers of investment arbitration worldwide.

Dispute Boards

The Arbitration & ADR team has experience in managing and providing advice regarding highly complex projects, as well as projects that include the Dispute Board as a form of dispute resolution throughout the performance of the contract.

In-depth knowledge of the sector

Due to the intense work on highly complex projects, as well as the academic interest of the Arbitration & ADR team in dispute resolution through Dispute Boards, the firm offers its clients improved techniques aimed at the best results, always seeking to enable the client to make decisions in the most informed and safe way possible.

Our services

Our activities include both legal advice at a preliminary stage, drafting a clause for dispute resolution through a Dispute Board, and, during the performance of the contract, advice on the determination of members and technical advisors of the Dispute Board, in addition to the submission of requests to the Dispute Board or the preparation of a response to requests presented by the opposing party.

Consultant and Projects

• Legal advice for drafting a clause for dispute resolution through Dispute Boards.
• Legal advice and monitoring of project development and Dispute Boards.

Dispute Resolution

• Dispute Board services, providing legal advice during all stages if requests are made to the Dispute Resolution Committee.
• Urgent judicial and/or arbitration remedies as a result of a decision rendered by the Dispute Resolution Committee, considering the best interests of the client.