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Marcelo Roberto Ferro

Marcelo Roberto Ferro

Brazil 2026

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Ranked in 3 practice areas

About

Provided by FCDG Advogados - Ferro, Castro Neves, Daltro & Gomide

Brazil: Contentious

Practice Areas

Civil, corporate and construction litigation, domestic and international arbitration, administrative law and contract law.

Career

Master’s Degree in Private Law from Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo.

Master’s Degree in Civil Law (Diplôme Supérieur de L’Université en Droit Civil) from Université de Droit d’Economie et des Sciences Sociales de Paris, Paris.

Bachelor’s Degree in Law from Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro.

Professional Memberships

Former Member of the LCIA Court – The London Court of International Arbitration (2012-2017) – and Former President of its Latin American and Caribbean Users’ Council (2012/2019).

Former Vice Chair of the ICC Comission on Arbitration and ADR.

Former Chair of ICC Brazil´s Arbitration and Mediation Committee.

Professor of Civil Law at Pontifícia Universidade Católica, in Rio de Janeiro.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Brazil: Contentious

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - Brazil

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Marcelo Roberto Ferro is a widely respected practitioner in the dispute resolution arena. He is highly skilled to act on both litigation and arbitration mandates.

Dispute Resolution: Litigation: The Elite - Brazil

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Marcelo Roberto Ferro is widely respected in the dispute resolution arena. He is highly skilled to act on both litigation and arbitration mandates, handling succession disputes and annulment of arbitration awards.

Chambers Brazil: Regions

Dispute Resolution: Rio de Janeiro - Brazil

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Widely acclaimed litigator Marcelo Roberto Ferro is known for handling some of the most sophisticated cases in Brazil. He is particularly noted for his experience in complex arbitrations.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Marcelo Roberto Ferro is one of the best lawyers I've worked with, if not the best. Extremely technically skilled and equipped with extensive legal knowledge, he can explain complex issues in a clear way.

    Dispute Resolution: ArbitrationChambers Brazil: Contentious
  • Marcelo Roberto Ferro demonstrates a strategic and guiding vision.

    Dispute Resolution: ArbitrationChambers Brazil: Contentious
  • Marcelo Ferro is one of the best litigation lawyers in the market.

    Dispute Resolution: Litigation: The EliteChambers Brazil: Contentious
  • Marcelo Ferro is a prominent name in the litigation market and has built an important law firm.

    Dispute Resolution: Litigation: The EliteChambers Brazil: Contentious
  • I recommend Marcelo Ferro's litigation work.

    Dispute Resolution: Litigation: The EliteChambers Brazil: Contentious
  • Marcelo Roberto Ferro is the person to call for any potential dispute or during one. He is always available, up to date and puts in everything to win.

    Dispute Resolution: Rio de JaneiroChambers Brazil: Regions

Ranked Individuals at FCDG Advogados - Ferro, Castro Neves, Daltro & Gomide (13)

Brazil

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