LAWYER PROFILE

Fabiano Robalinho Cavalcanti

Global 2026

Bermudes Advogados

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

Brazil

16 years ranked

Dispute Resolution: Litigation

Brazil

13 years ranked

About

Provided by Bermudes Advogados

Practice Areas

Dispute Resolution - Commercial litigation, Domestic and International Arbitration. Projects, Corporate, Energy, Oil & Gas, Insurance and Contract Disputes.

Career

Disputes partner at Sergio Bermudes Advogados, Fabiano is recognized as a leading lawyer by Chambers, Legal 500, Leaders League, Global Arbitration Review, Who's Who Legal, Benchmark Litigation, Latin Lawyer, Análise Advocacia and others.

He is a specialist in cross-border and international disputes, representing leading companies on complex disputes and judicial mandates relating to corporate, commercial, civil and administrative law, especially representing insurance, infrastructure and oil & gas companies.

Conducts domestic and international arbitrations before the ICC's International Court of Arbitration, American Arbitration Association (AAA), FGV Chamber of Arbitration, Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce (CAM-CCBC), and Brazilian Center for Mediation and Arbitration - CBMA. Also acts as arbitrator in domestic arbitrations.

Professional Memberships

Member and former director of the Brazilian Arbitration Committee (CBAr). Member of ICC (International Chamber of Commerce).

Admitted to Brazilian Bar Association (OAB/RJ, OAB/SP) and NY Bar.

Personal

Partner at Sergio Bermudes Advogados since 1997.

Served as foreign associate at Debevoise & Plimpton.

Professor of Private International Law, Arbitration and Mediation at FGV.

Former lecturer in International Arbitration at PUC-Rio.

LL.M in Arbitration and Transnational Litigation from Harvard Law School.

LL.B from PUC-Rio.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - Brazil

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Fabiano Robalinho Cavalcanti boasts notable litigation and arbitration skills. He is experienced representing clients in high-profile disputes, including international arbitrations under ICC rules.

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Dispute Resolution: Litigation - Brazil

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Fabiano Robalinho Cavalcanti boasts notable litigation and arbitration skills. He is experienced representing clients in high-profile disputes, including international arbitrations under ICC rules.

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Strengths

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He conducts complex cases strategically, with pragmatic reasoning and absolute command of the fact chronology, including in the interaction with foreign lawyers.
Dispute Resolution: ArbitrationChambers Global Guide
Fabiano is a great leader and a talented lawyer. He knows how to carry cases in a manner to achieve results. He is one of the best lawyers from his generation.
Dispute Resolution: ArbitrationChambers Global Guide
Fabiano is one of the best lawyers I have ever worked with. His experience with national and international disputes is practically immeasurable and makes all the difference.
Dispute Resolution: ArbitrationChambers Global Guide
Fabiano is confident and dedicated, has a lot of experience and stands out for his technical excellence. We could not have chosen a better partner to handle an important case.
Dispute Resolution: ArbitrationChambers Global Guide