Dispute Resolution: Litigation: Mid-Market
Brazil
3 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Marcelo Muriel
Brazil 2026
Ranked in 2 practice areas
About
Provided by Muriel Advogados
Brazil: Contentious
Practice Areas
Dispute resolution, commercial arbitration, cross-border litigation, product liability, corporate and financial disputes, energy and infrastructure, agribusiness, construction, and insolvency and credit recovery.
Career
University of São Paulo (Law Degree), 1985;
University of Cambridge (Certificate of Proficiency in English), 1982.
Pinheiro Neto – Intern/Associate/Partner – 1983/2005;
Mattos Muriel Kestener - Founding Partner – 2005/2016;
Muriel Medici Franco - Founding Partner – 2016/2021;
Muriel Advogados - Founding Partner – Since 2021/current date.
Professional Memberships
IBA; Arbitration Committee of the Brazilian Bar (former Chairman);
ICC - Latin American Committee on Arbitration;
Club Español del Arbitraje.
NAME - Group of Lawyers in Commercial Mediation
Publications
Articles, lectures and papers on dispute resolution, arbitration and restructuring and insolvency published in Brazil and abroad.
Books: - Ele, Shakespeare, Visto por nós, os Advogados (Coordination José Luiz Alquéres e José Roberto de Castro Neves);
20 Anos da Lei de Arbitragem (Coordination of Carlos Alberto Carmona, Selma Ferreira Lemes, Pedro Batista Martins);
Os Advogados vão ao cinema (Coordination of José Roberto de Castro Neves).
Personal
Kunito Miyasaka Foundation (former Chairman of the Board of Governors);
CIAM - Israeli Center for Multidisciplinary Support (President).
Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Chambers Brazil: Contentious
Dispute Resolution: Litigation: Mid-Market - Brazil
Band 1
Individual Editorial
Name partner Marcelo Muriel is a seasoned practitioner whose clients benefit from his expertise in litigation, particularly in high‑complexity restructuring and insolvency matters.
Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - Brazil
Band 2
Individual Editorial
Marcelo Muriel is a solid dispute-resolution practitioner, well-acquainted with arbitration matters touching on corporate and commercial issues.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
One of the most respected references in the market, Marcelo Muriel has a unique ability to handle complex matters with ease.
Dispute Resolution: Litigation: Mid-MarketChambers Brazil: ContentiousMarcelo Muriel is a highly experienced lawyer.
Dispute Resolution: Litigation: Mid-MarketChambers Brazil: ContentiousMarcelo Muriel brings years of experience and expertise in complex disputes, which is reflected in his high-standard work.
Dispute Resolution: Litigation: Mid-MarketChambers Brazil: ContentiousMarcelo Muriel's technical knowledge and unparalleled experience in this field give clients a rare sense of security. In my view, he is the most qualified professional in Brazil.
Dispute Resolution: ArbitrationChambers Brazil: ContentiousMarcelo Muriel is an excellent professional, with extensive experience, which enables him to deliver highly successful strategic solutions.
Dispute Resolution: ArbitrationChambers Brazil: ContentiousMarcelo Muriel has in-depth technical knowledge and is highly recognised in the arbitration field.
Dispute Resolution: ArbitrationChambers Brazil: Contentious
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