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Mattos Filho

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

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Our team's renowned legal expertise allows us to handle the most complex litigation and arbitration matters.

Representing domestic and foreign clients from various economic sectors, we work with litigation and arbitration matters involving many different areas of law. Our services particularly focus on consumer law, environmental law, technology, data protection, competition law, banking and finance, corporate law, capital markets, public law, contract law, energy, insurance, and real estate. 

Our work in the judicial sphere covers all levels within Brazil’s state and federal courts. In arbitration, we represent our clients in the most important arbitration institutions, both in Brazil and abroad. 

Our team has worked and studied abroad and takes a collaborative approach to working with Mattos Filho’s other practices. We offer a highly specialized service in line with the highest technical standards, always seeking out the best possible solutions for preventing or resolving litigation cases.

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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - Brazil

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What the Team is Known For

Mattos Filho is a leading force in arbitration among the country's full-service law firms. Its team boasts continuous lavish comments from market sources and a portfolio of high-stakes cases year after year. Prominent companies operating in the energy, technology, consumer goods and financial sectors rely on its expert assistance in advising on complex commercial and corporate disputes. The law firm often acts on contractual disputes and contentious cases arising from projects, bankruptcy proceedings and insurance policies. It is particularly skilled at handling international arbitration mandates.

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Work Highlights

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  • Mattos Filho represented Telefônica Brasil in an arbitration against ANATEL, Brazil’s telecommunications regulator, in a dispute involving concession agreements.

Strengths

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  • The main strengths of Mattos Filho are its seamless work across various areas of disputes and its efficient coordination of efforts across these fronts.

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  • With Mattos Filho, there is strong involvement from senior partners in the cases, access to technically solid and highly skilled teams, and consistently quick, accurate responses to client demands.

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  • Mattos Filho is an extremely knowledgeable, responsible, committed and diligent law firm. It truly gives clients a sense of security.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Eduardo Damião Gonçalves
    Eduardo Damião Gonçalves

    Eduardo Damião Gonçalves

    Eduardo Damião Gonçalves is a leading figure in the arbitration field. His exceptional skills have earned him an enviable reputation in both domestic and international arbitration proceedings, particularly those involving clients in the energy and infrastructure sectors.

    • Eduardo Damião Gonçalves is one of the doyens of arbitration in Brazil and abroad. He is great to work with.

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    • Eduardo Damião Gonçalves is highly qualified professional who is present and very active.

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    • Eduardo Damião Gonçalves's broad strategic vision of the dispute, combined with his courtroom eloquence, are key qualities that set him apart.

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  • Flávio Spaccaquerche
    Flávio Spaccaquerche

    Flávio Spaccaquerche

    Flávio Spaccaquerche Barbosa has solid arbitration experience, particularly representing clients from the energy sector.

    • A present and combative team leader, Flávio Spaccaquerche remains consistently attentive and readily available.

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    • Flávio Spaccaquerche demonstrates deep engagement in the case, strong availability and solid technical expertise.

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  • André Chateaubriand
    André Chateaubriand

    André Chateaubriand

    André Chateaubriand Martins is a dispute resolution lawyer who has fostered solid arbitration and litigation practices, routinely advising clients from the finance and banking sectors.

    • André Chateaubriand is a highly skilled and attentive professional, with strong communication abilities and a clear strategic vision.

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    • André Chateaubriand is a highly capable practitioner, with strong technical expertise.

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  • Arthur Gonzalez Cronemberger Parente
    Arthur Gonzalez Cronemberger Parente

    Arthur Gonzalez Cronemberger Parente

    Arthur Gonzalez Cronemberger Parente is a lawyer with a track record of activity in both domestic and international arbitration proceedings. He's particularly skilled in sensitive M&A-related disputes.

    • Arthur Parente stands out as an exceptional talent and and a rising star in international arbitration in Brazil.

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    • Arthur Parente is highly talented, especially for corporate disputes.

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Ranked Individuals at Mattos Filho (4)

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    Eduardo Damião Gonçalves

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    Arthur Gonzalez Cronemberger Parente

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