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Bermudes Advogados

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

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Bermudes Advogados

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Bermudes Advogados

Bermudes Advogados, founded in 1969, is nationally and internationally acknowledged as the Brazilian leader in litigation, arbitration, and insolvency law.

With a legacy spanning over five decades, the firm counts among its clients leading national and international conglomerates, financial institutions, and companies spanning all sectors.

Litigation

Consistently topping rankings in specialized legal publications, the firm boasts a rich history of handling significant lawsuits of both national and transnational importance. The lawyers provide comprehensive representation in Federal and State courts, arbitration panels, regulatory bodies, and negotiations, focusing on pre-emptive legal counsel, avoiding and settling disputes.

Alternative Dispute Resolution/Arbitration

With extensive experience even before the enactment of Brazil's Arbitration Law, the firm's ADR team is well-equipped to handle a wide array of domestic and international cases - having grown significantly in line with the increasing demand for arbitration over time.

Backed by postgraduate qualifications from prestigious institutions and training equally in common law and civil law systems, particularly in arbitration and transnational dispute settlement. Moreover, senior partners regularly sit as arbitrators in several domestic and international panels.

Industries (17)

  • Mining
  • Infrastructure
  • Investments
  • Real Estate
  • Oil & Gas
  • Energy
  • Telecom
  • Media
  • Technology
  • Insurance
  • Retail
  • Consumer Goods
  • Banking & Finance
  • Transport, Shipping & Logistics
  • Aviation
  • Automotive
  • Agribusiness

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - Brazil

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Bermudes Advogados receives plaudits for its top-notch arbitration and litigation practice. This seasoned Rio-based law firm often acts on behalf of prominent technology, mining and construction corporations in high-complexity judicial cases related to civil liabilities, as well as arbitral proceedings arising from corporate matters, with particular expertise dealing with contractual and commercial agreement disputes. Clients further benefit from its know-how in insurance disputes and bankruptcy proceedings.

Strengths

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  • Bermudes has proven expertise not only in the substantive aspects of the disputes, but, above all, demonstrates exceptional skill in establishing strategic courses of action.

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  • Bermudes is an excellent law firm that always performs in an efficient, skilled way. It is highly respected.

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  • Bermudes boasts skilled, combative, and ethical lawyers who work with an excellent attitude toward clients and the courts.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Fabiano Robalinho Cavalcanti
    Band 1Fabiano Robalinho Cavalcanti

    Fabiano Robalinho Cavalcanti

    Fabiano Robalinho Cavalcanti boasts notable litigation and arbitration skills. He is experienced representing clients in high-profile disputes, including international arbitrations under ICC rules.

    • Fabiano Robalinho Cavalcanti has all the qualities expected of a partner handling major disputes: deep legal expertise, a distinctive strategic vision, and the ability to craft articulate, creative solutions.

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    • In addition to his solid legal foundation, Fabiano Robalinho stands out as a brilliant strategist, capable of devising creative and effective solutions even in complex scenarios.

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    • Fabiano Robalinho Cavalcanti is an excellent lawyer, who stands out for his technical and ethical excellence in both judicial and arbitration proceedings.

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  • Band 2Marcio Vieira Souto Costa Ferreira
    Band 2Marcio Vieira Souto Costa Ferreira

    Marcio Vieira Souto Costa Ferreira

    Marcio Vieira Souto Costa Ferreira has developed a renowned dispute‑resolution practice that includes representing key clients before both judicial and arbitral courts. He is particularly skilled in handling corporate‑related dispute mandates.

    • Marcio Vieira Souto Costa Ferreira is a highly experienced lawyer who has handled a wide range of cases. He brings strategic vision and makes consistently thoughtful decisions.

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    • Marcio Costa has solid knowledge and experience.

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    • Marcio Vieira Souto Costa Ferreira is a very experienced lawyer.

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  • Band 3Caetano Berenguer
    Band 3Caetano Berenguer

    Caetano Berenguer

    Caetano Berenguer offers comprehensive support in litigation and arbitration matters, including cross‑border issues and proceedings before international arbitral courts.

    • Caetano Berenguer is an excellent lawyer, combining strategic market insight with calm and well‑grounded decision‑making.

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    • Technically excellent and consistently diligent, Caetano Berenguer stands out as a tireless lawyer and a brilliant strategist.

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Ranked Individuals at Bermudes Advogados (3)

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    Fabiano Robalinho Cavalcanti

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    Marcio Vieira Souto Costa Ferreira

    Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

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Members

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  • Pedro Marinho Nunes

  • Frederico Ferreira

  • Elena Landau

  • Henrique Ávila

  • André Silveira

  • Thaís Vasconcellos de Sá

  • Vitor Ferreira Alves de Brito

  • Guiomar Feitosa Mendes

  • Ricardo Loretti Henrici

  • Alexandre Sigmaringa Seixas

  • Rafaela Fucci

  • Livia Ikeda

  • Marcelo Fontes Cesar de Oliveira

  • Roberto Sardinha Junior

  • Antonio Carlos Velloso Filho

  • Marco Aurélio Almeida Alves

  • Eric Cerante Pestre

  • Antonella Marques Consentino

  • Marcelo Gonçalves

  • Ricardo Silva Machado

  • Carolina Cardoso Francisco

  • Philip Fletcher Chagas

  • Luís Felipe Freire Lisboa

  • Wilson Pimentel

  • Fabiano Robalinho Cavalcanti

    Head of Department

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  • Caetano Berenguer

    Head of Department

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  • Marcio Vieira Souto Costa Ferreira

    Head of Department

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