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Leonardo Canabrava

Leonardo Canabrava

Brazil 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

Dispute Resolution: Minas Gerais

Brazil

6 years ranked

Corporate/Commercial: Minas Gerais

Brazil

6 years ranked

About

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Brazil: Regions

Practice Areas

Litigation, Mediation and Arbitration

Business Contracts

Career

Canabrava has an impressive track record as an arbitrator and lawyer in highly complex strategic disputes in corporate, commercial, antitrust law and in matters related to infrastructure works, acting before the most reputable arbitration chambers in Brazil and abroad.

With great experience in drawing up the most diverse types of private, international and domestic contracts, he has expertise in commercial contracts and related to infrastructure and project finance. He works predominantly in the sectors of energy, sanitation, water treatment and distribution, mining, steel, ports, logistics and civil construction.

Professional Memberships

•Brazilian Arbitration Committee (CBAr)

•Chamber of Corporate Arbitration (CAMARB)

•International Chamber of Commerce - ICC

Personal

•Doctorate degree in Administrative Law from Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais

•LL.M. from Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais

•BScEcon from Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais

•LL.B. from Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais

Chambers Review

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Corporate/Commercial: Minas Gerais - Brazil

Band 1
Individual Editorial
Leonardo Canabrava holds experience in dealing with M&A transactions, as well as with concession agreements, including PPPs.
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Dispute Resolution: Minas Gerais - Brazil

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Leonardo Canabrava is a prominent dispute resolution practitioner. He is often seen acting in litigation relating to public law and transactional matters. Canabrava is also able to represent clients in arbitration mandates.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Leonardo Canabrava stands out for his technical consistency and diligent performance in managing projects. Leonardo demonstrates strong analytical and organisational skills, contributing with well-structured deliverables aligned with client needs. His performance is reliable, especially in closely monitoring issues and executing activities with quality and attention to detail.

    Corporate/Commercial: Minas GeraisChambers Brazil: Regions

  • Leonardo Canabrava is a highly skilled professional with in-depth knowledge of the subjects under his responsibility.

    Corporate/Commercial: Minas GeraisChambers Brazil: Regions

  • Leonardo Canabrava stands out for his clear communication and reliable guidance.

    Dispute Resolution: Minas GeraisChambers Brazil: Regions

  • Leonardo Canabrava is highly competent, polite and helpful.

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