LAWYER PROFILE

Luis Cláudio Furtado Faria

Brazil 2026

Pinheiro Neto Advogados

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Shipping

Brazil

5 years ranked

Dispute Resolution: Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

4 years ranked

About

Provided by Pinheiro Neto Advogados

Brazil: Regions

Practice Areas

Corporate & Commercial Litigation, Maritime Law, Arbitration & Mediation.

Career

Luis Cláudio Furtado Faria practices in civil litigation and arbitration, boasting extensive experience and expertise in contractual, commercial, corporate and civil liability disputes.

Luis Cláudio represents domestic and international clients across various matters and industries spanning from oil and gas, energy, maritime, port and logistics to finance, independent auditing, telecommunications and infrastructure.

He is also a professor at the Rio de Janeiro State School of Magistrates (EMERJ) and was a member of the ICC’s Brazilian Arbitration Committee. He was a visiting lawyer in the shipping area at Reed Smith LLP (London, 2011) and in the arbitration area at Herbert Smith (London, 2011).

Personal

LL.M. in International Commercial and Corporate Law from Queen Mary University of London

Master's Degree in Civil Law from the University of the State of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ)

Specialization Degree (Certificate) in Law from the University of the State of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ)

Bachelor's Degree in Law from the University of the State of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ)

International experience: Reed Smith LLP - UK, Herbert Smith Freehills - UK, and International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) - Paris

Brazil: Industries & Sectors

Practice Areas

Corporate & Commercial Litigation, Maritime Law, Arbitration & Mediation.

Career

Luis Cláudio Furtado Faria practices in civil litigation and arbitration, boasting extensive experience and expertise in contractual, commercial, corporate and civil liability disputes.

Personal

LL.M. in International Commercial and Corporate Law from Queen Mary University of London

Master's Degree in Civil Law from the University of the State of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ)

Specialization Degree (Certificate) in Law from the University of the State of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ)

Bachelor's Degree in Law from the University of the State of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ)

International experience: Reed Smith LLP - UK, Herbert Smith Freehills - UK, and International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) - Paris

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors

Shipping - Brazil

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Luis Cláudio Furtado Faria is recognised by peers and clients for his dedication to shipping law. He leads Pinheiro Neto's mandates in the area.

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Chambers Brazil: Regions

Dispute Resolution: Rio de Janeiro - Brazil

Band 5

Individual Editorial

Partner Luis Cláudio Furtado Faria has cultivated his dispute resolution practice to be able to act in commercial and civil litigation. He is familiar with clients from the energy sector.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Luis Cláudio Furtado Faria is very clear, conveys a strong sense of confidence and demonstrates deep knowledge of the subject. He brings extensive experience to his practice.
ShippingChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors
The technical quality, organisation and strategic vision demonstrated reflect the confidence we place in the team. Luis Cláudio Furtado Faria’s management conveys security and credibility, making the firm a benchmark in the sector.
ShippingChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors
He is an excellent professional, highly technical and pragmatic at the same time. Luis Cláudio Furtado Faria seeks to understand the client's needs and proposes practical solutions.
ShippingChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors
Luis Cláudio shows deep expertise in litigation, offering precise analysis and solid strategies even in complex disputes.
Dispute Resolution: Rio de JaneiroChambers Brazil: Regions