LAWYER PROFILE

Joaquim de Paiva Muniz

Brazil 2026

Trench Rossi Watanabe

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

Brazil

19 years ranked

Dispute Resolution: Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

5 years ranked

About

Provided by Trench Rossi Watanabe

Brazil: Contentious

Practice Areas

Arbitration

Career

Joaquim Muniz heads the Arbitration practice group and has a wide breadth of experience in M&A, Corporate Law, Infrastructure Projects, Mining, construction and Oil and Gas regulation.

Joaquim is a Professor of Arbitration, M&A and Corporate Law at graduate courses, Member of the commission which is drafting the New Brazilian Commercial Code, Head of the Arbitration Commission of the Rio de Janeiro Bar, Director of the Arbitration and Mediation Center of Rio de Janeiro – CBMA, Member of the Advisory Council of SIAC (Singapore Int. Arbitration Center), General Secretary of the BRICS Countries Commission of the Federal Bar, Member of the list of arbitrators of the following institutions: CAM-CCBC, CPR, ICDR, CIESP. CBMA, CAMARB and CAMFIEP and was the Coordinator of the team of counsel that represented pro bono athletes in sports arbitration during the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Professional Memberships

Rio de Janeiro Bar (active), New York State Bar (passed).

Publications

Author of several books on arbitration and M&A, including "Arbitration Law of Brazil: Practice and Procedure" (Juris Publishing).

Personal

He graduated from the Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ) and has an LL.M. at the University of Chicago.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Brazil: Contentious

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - Brazil

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Joaquim de Paiva Muniz has developed a renowned arbitration practice as a dispute‑resolution lawyer. He routinely works on disputes related to corporate and M&A issues.

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Chambers Brazil: Regions

Dispute Resolution: Rio de Janeiro - Brazil

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Joaquim de Paiva Muniz advises high-level clients on sophisticated disputes relating to corporate matters. He is highly regarded for his practice in complex arbitrations.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Joaquim de Paiva Muniz is an experienced, qualified and committed professional.
Dispute Resolution: ArbitrationChambers Brazil: Contentious
Joaquim de Paiva Muniz has excellent experience in arbitration involving complex disputes, consistently achieving positive results. He brings a sound legal perspective to his clients and handles matters with wisdom.
Dispute Resolution: ArbitrationChambers Brazil: Contentious
Joaquim de Paiva Muniz is an excellent leader with broad knowledge of the arbitration market.
Dispute Resolution: Rio de JaneiroChambers Brazil: Regions
Joaquim de Paiva Muniz is a great professional, able to support clients on complex, multidisciplinary issues with consistency and quality.
Dispute Resolution: Rio de JaneiroChambers Brazil: Regions