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Débora Chaves Martines Fernandes

Débora Chaves Martines Fernandes

Global 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

Dispute Resolution: Litigation

Brazil

1 year ranked

Contributions and articles

2 Global Practice Guides

About

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Practice Areas

Partner in Litigation, Banking, insurance and finance, Restructuring and insolvency and Consumer relations.

Career

Specialist in individual and collective civil procedural law, she works in conflict prevention and resolution before the Judiciary, public bodies and national and international arbitration centers, with a focus on civil, banking, corporate and insurance litigation. Her work involves defining procedural, pre-litigation and negotiation strategies, as well as drafting opinions and consultations. Has experience in defending the interests of domestic and foreign clients from a wide range of industries, including banking, finance, insurance, technology, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, metals, services and retail. He also acts in judicial reorganization, bankruptcy and debt restructuring procedures.

Professional Memberships

Brazilian Bar Association; Brazilian Institute of Procedural Law - IBDP; Center for Advanced Studies in Procedure - CEAPRO; São Paulo Lawyers Association - AASP; Harvard Law School Association of Brazil.

Education

Universidade de São Paulo (USP), Brazil

PhD in Civil Procedural Law

2025

Harvard Law School, EUA

LL.M.

2015

Universidade de São Paulo (USP), Brazil

Master's in Civil Procedural Law

2013

Universidade de São Paulo (USP), Brazil

Bachelor of Laws

2006

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Dispute Resolution: Litigation - Brazil

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Individual Editorial

Up and Coming Débora Chaves Martines Fernandes joins our rankings for her adept handling of corporate, civil and banking disputes.

Strengths

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  • Débora Chaves gave an excellent performance.

    Dispute Resolution: LitigationChambers Global Guide
  • Débora is very available. I feel at ease with her. Her petitions are technically excellent, well written and sharp.

    Dispute Resolution: LitigationChambers Global Guide

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