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International Arbitration

Global Guide 2026 : Brazil

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International Arbitration - Brazil

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Freshfields US LLP is a major player when it comes to Brazil-related international arbitration. The London firm showcases an experienced and dedicated team, as noted by market sources who also commend its Portuguese language capabilities, in addition to its high-level know-how of arbitration proceedings.

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Strengths

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  • Freshfields showcases top-tier commercial awareness in international arbitration. For me, they have the best foreign co-counsel team.

    International Arbitration respondentGlobal

  • Freshfields is a big law firm that has a designated international arbitration team focusing on the Brazilian market.

    International Arbitration respondentGlobal

  • Freshfields has a large team who have balanced seniority in international arbitration.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Nigel Blackaby
    Nigel Blackaby

    Nigel Blackaby

    Nigel Blackaby KC co-heads Freshfields' arbitration and Latin American practices. His dedication to Brazil-related disputes and his fluency in Portuguese are highly admired by market sources.

    • Nigel Blackaby is a global practitioner who is active in international arbitration cases in Brazil.

      International Arbitration respondentGlobal

    • Nigel is a highly experienced partner who helped us a lot during an arbitration procedure.

      International Arbitration respondentGlobal

    • Nigel Blackaby is one of the greatest arbitration lawyers in the world. In my opinion, there's no one else at his outstanding level.

      International Arbitration respondentGlobal
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  • Matheus Bastos Oliveira
    Matheus Bastos Oliveira

    Matheus Bastos Oliveira

    Matheus Bastos Oliveira is an associate-to-watch who is sought out by clients to assist in big-ticket international arbitrations.

    • Matheus Bastos Oliveira is an outstanding Brazilian lawyer I regard as a star associate.

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