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Dourado & Cambraia Advogados

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

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Dourado & Cambraia Advogados

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Dourado & Cambraia Advogados (D&C) acts in national and international arbitrations, representing its clients in proceedings administered by the leading national and foreign Courts of Arbitration.

The firm has a team comprising practitioners with extensive experience in International Arbitration and ADR.

With a client-centric approach, D&C prioritizes technical excellence and remains attentive to the legal marketplace, constantly seeking updates on new practices and emerging market niches to expand its strategic reach.

In the field of arbitration, where precision, strategy, and legal depth are intertwined, the firm stands out as an indisputable reference. Its work is characterized by an unwavering commitment to a strategic business perspective and agility in achieving results, ensuring highly specialized and customized legal solutions for each client.

Under the leadership of founding partners Ruy Dourado and Rubens Cambraia, D&C offers a sophisticated approach to dispute resolution. The firm's work is characterized not only by the efficient handling of arbitration proceedings but also by a deep understanding of the business sector, which enables the team to develop precise strategies tailored to the needs of its clients.

By combining technical knowledge, consolidated experience, and a differentiated strategic approach, D&C reaffirms its leadership in Brazilian arbitration, offering effective and innovative solutions to the challenges faced by its clients.

Industries (14)

  • Agribusiness
  • Infrastructure
  • Electrical Energy
  • Construction and Engineering
  • Financial
  • Civil and Contractual Dispute
  • Real State
  • Mining
  • Retail
  • Consumer sectors
  • Technology
  • Telecommunications
  • Retail
  • Pharmaceutical

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - Brazil

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

Dourado & Cambraia Advogados has a leading arbitration practice recognised for its work representing clients in contentious matters related to agreements, often in the energy sector. The team has additional capabilities to deal with litigation mandates involving corporate and commercial disputes.

Strengths

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  • Dourado & Cambraia demonstrates a strongly client-focused approach, with senior lawyers who bring extensive experience and deep knowledge. The team is highly dedicated and provides creative solutions.

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  • Dourado & Cambraia has the feel of a boutique firm, which allows for truly personalised service. The support is very individualised, and the leading partners have strong technical background.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 5Ruy Janoni Dourado
    Band 5Ruy Janoni Dourado

    Ruy Janoni Dourado

    Ruy Janoni Dourado is a dispute resolution lawyer with a track record of working in commercial arbitration proceedings. He's routinely sought after by companies in the transport and energy sectors.

    • A lawyer with extensive experience leading complex cases, Ruy Janoni Dourado has worked across diverse settings and types of litigation.

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    • Ruy Janoni Dourado is an excellent practitioner with extensive practical experience and strong technical knowledge. An academic by background, he carries himself with great professionalism.

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  • Up and ComingRubens Cambraia
    Up and ComingRubens Cambraia

    Rubens Cambraia

    Rubens Cambraia is a well-regarded dispute resolution practitioner with solid experience representing companies from the transport and energy sectors in arbitration proceedings.

    • Rubens Cambraia stands out for being forward‑thinking and creative.

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