José Roberto de Castro Neves, Brazil

Ranked in 3 Practice Areas

Band 1

Dispute Resolution: Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

4 Years Ranked

Band 2

Dispute Resolution: Litigation: Elite

Brazil

1 Years Ranked

Band 4

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

Brazil

2 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

Global 2026

About

Provided by José Roberto de Castro Neves

Brazil: Contentious

Practice Areas

Civil and corporate litigation, arbitration, consumers’ rights, corporate and contract law, administrative and family law, and successions rights.

Professional Memberships

Member of the Senate Commission of Jurists to Reform Brazilian Arbitration Law.

Member of the Advisory Board of the Brazilian Center of Mediation and Arbitration (CBMA).

Member of the Working Group established by the State Court of Rio de Janeiro to assess the impacts of the new Civil Procedure Code and the Mediation Law.

Former member of the Executive Board of CEBRI (Brazilian Center for International Relations).

Member of the Civil Rights Commission of IAB – Institute of Brazilian Attorneys.

Member of the Brazilian Committee of Association Henri Capitant.

Member of the National Commission of Constitutional Studies of the Brazilian Federal Bar Association.

President of the Brazilian Federal Bar Association Publishing Company.

Lecturer in various legal conferences all over Brazil and abroad.

Nominated as arbitrator in several cases.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Brazil: Regions

Dispute Resolution: Rio de Janeiro - Brazil

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Rio-based partner José Roberto de Castro Neves is a highly regarded litigator in Brazil. He is especially known for handling complex litigation and arbitration in the fields of commercial and public law.

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Chambers Brazil: Contentious

Dispute Resolution: Litigation: Elite - Brazil

Band 2

Individual Editorial

José Roberto de Castro Neves is a well-regarded litigation lawyer with a strong track record in the dispute resolution arena. He is experienced representing top companies in high-stakes litigation.

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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - Brazil

Band 4

Individual Editorial

José Roberto de Castro Neves is a well‑regarded lawyer with extensive experience in M&A and SPA‑related arbitration proceedings. He also handles contractual economic‑balance disputes involving public administration bodies.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

José Roberto de Castro Neves is one of the most renowned lawyers in the country. I’ve witnessed his career filled with remarkable moments and the building of one of the largest law firms in Brazil.

Dispute Resolution: Rio de Janeiro respondent
Chambers Brazil: Regions

José Roberto de Castro Neves has in-depth technical knowledge and exceptional negotiation skills. In addition to mastering legal nuances, he stands out for his ability to think outside the box.

Dispute Resolution: Rio de Janeiro respondent
Chambers Brazil: Regions

José Roberto de Castro Neves is a brilliant and highly qualified professional.

Dispute Resolution: Rio de Janeiro respondent
Chambers Brazil: Regions

José Castro Neves is one of the most important names in the litigation market nowadays.

Dispute Resolution: Litigation: Elite respondent
Chambers Brazil: Contentious

José Castro Neves is always ready to assist clients with their litigation matters promptly.

Dispute Resolution: Litigation: Elite respondent
Chambers Brazil: Contentious

José Castro Neves is a highly strategic litigation lawyer.

Dispute Resolution: Litigation: Elite respondent
Chambers Brazil: Contentious

José Roberto de Castro Neves is a leading lawyer in the arbitration area.

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration respondent
Chambers Brazil: Contentious

José Roberto de Castro Neves is a bright practitioner.