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Eduardo Damião Gonçalves

Brazil 2026

Mattos Filho

Ranked in 1 practice area

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

Brazil

19 years ranked

About

Provided by Mattos Filho

Brazil: Contentious

Practice Areas

Litigation & Arbitration; Contracts & Project Development

Career

Eduardo represents clients in domestic and international arbitration matters related to mergers and acquisitions, corporate disputes, infrastructure, and particularly in conflicts arising from construction agreements and public concessions. He also represents clients in complex litigation in the areas of environmental law, information technology, infrastructure, and arbitration-related disputes.

Eduardo was a vice president of the International Chamber of Commerce’s (ICC) International Court of Arbitration from 2018 through 2024, and has been a member of the International Council for International Arbitration’s (ICCA) governing body since 2022. He was a founder and former president of the Brazilian Arbitration Committee, and remains a board member. Eduardo was also a founder and a vice president of the Latin American Arbitration Association (ALARB) and a vice president of the International Bar Association’s (IBA) Arbitration Committee.

Education

Universidade de São Paulo (USP)

Bachelor of Laws

Université de Paris II, France

Master of Laws in Private International Law and International Commerce with a specialization in Arbitration

Universidade de São Paulo (USP)

Ph.D. in Law

Languages Spoken

English;

Portuguese;

French;

Spanish;

Italian;

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Brazil: Contentious

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - Brazil

Band 1

Individual Editorial

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.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Eduardo Damião Gonçalves is one of the doyens of arbitration in Brazil and abroad. He is great to work with.
Dispute Resolution: ArbitrationChambers Brazil: Contentious
Eduardo Damião Gonçalves is highly qualified professional who is present and very active.
Dispute Resolution: ArbitrationChambers Brazil: Contentious
Eduardo Damião Gonçalves's broad strategic vision of the dispute, combined with his courtroom eloquence, are key qualities that set him apart.
Dispute Resolution: ArbitrationChambers Brazil: Contentious