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Luis Cláudio Furtado Faria

Luis Cláudio Furtado Faria

Global 2026

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About

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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

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Chambers Global Guide

Shipping - Brazil

Band 4
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.

Strengths

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  • Luis Faria has extensive knowledge of precedents, understands what happens in the courts, and is well-versed in arbitration decisions.

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  • Lawyer with a strong background in litigation who has been working in maritime law for a long time. Robust clientele and highly technical/competent level of service.

    ShippingChambers Global Guide
  • Luis is an excellent professional, extremely qualified and always available to the client.

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  • Luis Cláudio Furtado Faria is a professional with solid knowledge in the area - serious, committed, clear in his explanations, and extremely helpful.

    ShippingChambers Global Guide
  • Luis' professionalism is visible at every moment. In addition, he has excellent aptitude for working in partnership with external professionals and a very kind personal contact.

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