Chambers Review
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International Arbitration - Brazil
What the Team is Known For
New York firm Debevoise & Plimpton LLP maintains a prime global international arbitration practice and is recognised for its top-notch team's handling of Brazil-related matters. Market participants widely note the firm's finesse handling some of the most sensitive and high-stakes cases. Its impressive client roster includes banks and engineering and energy companies engaged in complex disputes under ICC and AAA/ICDR arbitration rules.
Strengths
Debevoise's super-senior and well-prepared team perform magnificently.
They are great at commercial awareness. Debevoise's team is highly aware of what's going on in international arbitration.
Debevoise & Plimpton have the best international bench across the board, offering impeccable services. They stand out with their practice breath and knowledge in the energy sector.
Notable practitioners
Dietmar Pager is an excellent lawyer who knows Latin America well. He displays extensive experience in arbitration and investigations and, as a plus, speaks and understands Portuguese.
Dietmar is a great lawyer who has been consistently working in Brazil.
He is a highly relevant partner who is impressively active in international arbitration. Dietmar handles very strategic matters.
Mark W Friedman is sought after for his international arbitration and litigation expertise, with a strong offering in commercial arbitration. He is highly praised by peers and clients for his knowledge and strategic skills.
Mark is a highly professional lawyer with worldwide experience. I've been following his career for a long time, and he's handled several energy arbitrations involving Brazil.
Mark is a leading dispute resolution lawyer who is well-known in the USA and Brazil.
Mark W Friedman is outstanding; he is an industry leader and at the top of his game.
Samantha Rowe is praised by market commentators for her experience handling arbitrations. She is familiar with LCIA and ICC arbitrations.
She is a great lawyer who is involved in high-profile cases.
Samantha was involved in a case with a prestigious Brazilian client, and we appreciated her work.
Samantha Rowe provided all the legal assurance our client needed regarding English law. They felt confident and calm thanks to her advice.