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Gabriel Seijo

Gabriel Seijo

Brazil 2026

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Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados
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Ranked in 4 practice areas

Dispute Resolution: Litigation: The Elite

Brazil

1 year ranked

Dispute Resolution: North East

Brazil

8 years ranked

Corporate/Commercial: North East

Brazil

6 years ranked

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

Brazil

10 years ranked

About

Provided by Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados

Brazil: Regions

Practice Areas

Dispute Resolution and Wealth Planning, Family and Succession.

Career

Gabriel is a lawyer and arbitrator with over 25 years of experience in litigation and arbitration. He advises on strategic cases, with a focus on international and domestic arbitration, strategic litigation, and corporate transactions.

He is a specialist in civil and corporate law, with an emphasis on contractual and corporate matters. He has experience in disputes and transactions both in Brazil and abroad. He also advises on estate planning and succession litigation.

Professional Memberships

Professor at Faculdade Baiana de Direito

Member of the Global Commission on Arbitration and ADR (ICC)

Advisory Board Member of the Institute for Transnational Arbitration (ITA)

President of the Arbitration Commission of the Brazilian Bar Association – Bahia Chapter (OAB/BA)

President of the Bahia Institute of Arbitration (IArB)

Coordinator of the Brazilian Arbitration Committee (CBAr) in Bahia

Publications

Author of "Contrato de Fiança" (Saraiva, 2010) and several articles on Civil Law.

Personal

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) – Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA)

Master of Laws in Civil Law (LL.M.) – Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP)

PHD in Civil Law – Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP)

Languages Spoken

English

Brazil: Contentious

Practice Areas

Dispute Resolution and Wealth Planning, Family and Succession.

Career

Gabriel is a lawyer and arbitrator with over 25 years of experience in litigation and arbitration. He advises on strategic cases, with a focus on international and domestic arbitration, strategic litigation, and corporate transactions.

He is a specialist in civil and corporate law, with an emphasis on contractual and corporate matters. He has experience in disputes and transactions both in Brazil and abroad. He also advises on estate planning and succession litigation.

Professional Memberships

Professor at Faculdade Baiana de Direito

Member of the Global Commission on Arbitration and ADR (ICC)

Advisory Board Member of the Institute for Transnational Arbitration (ITA)

President of the Arbitration Commission of the Brazilian Bar Association – Bahia Chapter (OAB/BA)

President of the Bahia Institute of Arbitration (IArB)

Coordinator of the Brazilian Arbitration Committee (CBAr) in Bahia

Publications

Author of "Contrato de Fiança" (Saraiva, 2010) and several articles on Civil Law.

Personal

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) – Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA)

Master of Laws in Civil Law (LL.M.) – Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP)

PHD in Civil Law – Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP)

Languages Spoken

English

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Brazil: Contentious

Dispute Resolution: Litigation: The Elite - Brazil

Band 3
Individual Editorial

Gabriel Seijo Leal de Figueiredo maintains a visible dispute resolution practice representing clients in litigation proceedings.

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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - Brazil

Band 5
Individual Editorial

Gabriel Seijo Leal de Figueiredo maintains a visible dispute resolution practice representing clients in both judicial and arbitral proceedings.

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Chambers Brazil: Regions

Corporate/Commercial: North East - Brazil

Band 3
Individual Editorial

Gabriel Seijo advises national and international companies on complex contractual and corporate matters, such as estate planning and succession, M&A transactions and bankruptcy. He is highly regarded by the market for his work as an arbitrator in matters relating to business contracts and corporate law.

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Dispute Resolution: North East - Brazil

Band 3
Individual Editorial

Gabriel Seijo advises companies on complex contractual and corporate disputes. Based in Salvador, he is recognised for his technical expertise and handling of strategic cases of local and national importance. He has experience in litigation and arbitration involving M&A, estate planning and bankruptcy.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Gabriel Seijo is always helpful and confident. His litigation knowledge always puts us at ease.

    Dispute Resolution: Litigation: The EliteChambers Brazil: Contentious

  • Gabriel Seijo Leal de Figueiredo is an experienced lawyer.

    Dispute Resolution: ArbitrationChambers Brazil: Contentious

  • With years of experience in the market and strong technical expertise, Gabriel Seijo is a leading figure in arbitration law in Brazil, recognised for his strong reputation in the field.

    Corporate/Commercial: North EastChambers Brazil: Regions

  • Gabriel Seijo is always close to clients and maintains a high level of engagement.

    Corporate/Commercial: North EastChambers Brazil: Regions

  • Gabriel Seijo is an exceptional practitioner whose knowledge, availability, assertiveness and deep understanding clearly set him apart.

    Corporate/Commercial: North EastChambers Brazil: Regions

  • Brimming with confidence and knowledge, Gabriel always gives me prompt feedback about our matters. I really appreciate his work approach.

    Dispute Resolution: North EastChambers Brazil: Regions

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