Chambers Review
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International Arbitration - Brazil
What the Team is Known For
King & Spalding LLP benefits from a first-class team advising clients on the full spectrum of international arbitration. The firm is renowned for its expertise in M&A disputes and matters resulting from criminal and regulatory investigations. The team is frequently retained to represent key clients from the banking, health, aviation and pharmaceutical sectors in high-value and sophisticated matters. Its know-how in highly sensitive Brazil-related arbitration cases is widely recognised by market participants.
Strengths
King & Spalding showcases width and depth of technical knowledge. The genuine partnership spirit demonstrated by team members resulted in an outstanding legal service experience for our company.
They have robust and well-structured beach strength. Kind & Spalding is highly experienced handling cross-border arbitrations.
King & Spalding's service is ten out of ten. They work in partnership, making them great to work with.
Notable practitioners
Henry "Harry" Guy Burnett is particularly noted for his track record in Brazil-related cases and for his fluency in Portuguese. He is well regarded for his seniority, his ability to deal with sophisticated international arbitration proceedings and his longstanding dedication to the Brazilian market.
Henry has extensive international arbitration experience. He is a strategist and a remarkable disputes partner who works intensely in Latin America matters.
Henry has deep knowledge and experience in Latin America. He spent most of his career focusing on cross-border disputes in the region, bringing real benefits turning him into a real asset.
Harry Guy Burnet is exceptional; he manages to combine all the expertise of an American lawyer with the cultural aspects of Brazil, bringing the best of both worlds.
Érica Franzetti is much admired by the market for her sound track record and expertise advising international clients in Brazil on complex demands. The Brazilian partner assists in matters including sophisticated M&A-related arbitration cases, counsel on claiming damages and the chairing of arbitral tribunals.
Érica's main attributes are her team spirit, out-of-the-ordinary availability and flawless technical legal advice, delivered with confidence and communicated in business language.
She is an extremely experienced lawyer who is very focused on her work. Érica has experience in Latin America and speaks English, Portuguese and Spanish. It's very difficult to find a lawyer like her.
Érica Franzetti is an energetic and hands-on partner who displays strategic insights. She has in-depth experience in Brazil and strong client service dedication.
Marcio Vasconcellos is an active associate-to-watch acting in Brazil and New York. Vasconcellos is experienced in assisting clients with big-ticket M&A arbitrational disputes and commercial claims.
Marcio Vasconcellos is a very competent young lawyer. I hear highly of him in the international arbitration market.
Marcio is a great associate who is a hard worker. He is really smart, business-oriented and has been doing Brazil work non-stop.
For me, Marcio is a star associate. He is fantastic, confident and communicates his ideas logically.