Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
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About
Provided by Bermudes Advogados
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.
Chambers Review
Market-leading dispute resolution firm, Bermudes Advogados receives plaudits for its top-notch arbitration and litigation practice. This seasoned Rio-based team 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.
Work Highlights
- Bermudes advised OI on an arbitration that was filed to discuss a concession agreement signed with ANATEL.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"All the lawyers we have worked with are efficient and knowledgeable."
"They are business-oriented and are skilled at negotiations."
"All the lawyers we have worked with are efficient and knowledgeable."
"They are business-oriented and are skilled at negotiations."
Notable Practitioners
Esteemed partner Fabiano Robalinho Cavalcanti boasts notable litigation and arbitration skills. He is experienced representing clients in high-profile disputes, including international arbitrations under ICC rules.
"He one of the most renowned names for arbitration. He has a high level of technical knowledge."
"He is very available to advise us. He is fantastic."
Marcio Vieira Souto Costa Ferreira has developed a renowned dispute resolution practice that includes representing key clients before judicial and arbitral courts. He is especially skilled at dealing with corporate-related disputes mandates.
Caetano Berenguer offers a comprehensive support on litigation and arbitration matters, including cross-border issues and international arbitral courts.
"He is spectacular. He works in the cases with attention to detail. I always rest assured when he is involved in our matters."
Ranked Lawyers at
Bermudes Advogados
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Members
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Philip Fletcher Chagas
Alexandre Sigmaringa Seixas
André Silveira
Antonella Marques Consentino
Antonio Carlos Velloso Filho
Head of Department
Carolina Cardoso Francisco
Elena Landau
Eric Cerante Pestre
Head of Department
Frederico Ferreira
Guiomar Feitosa Mendes
Henrique Ávila
Livia Ikeda
Luís Felipe Freire Lisboa
Marcelo Fontes Cesar de Oliveira
Marcelo Gonçalves
Marcio Vieira Souto Costa Ferreira
Head of Department
Marco Aurélio Almeida Alves
Pedro Marinho Nunes
Rafaela Fucci
Ricardo Loretti Henrici
Ricardo Silva Machado
Roberto Sardinha Junior
Thaís Vasconcellos de Sá
Vitor Ferreira Alves de Brito
Wilson Pimentel
Industries
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