Marcelo Roberto Ferro

Ranked in 3 Practice Areas

Band 1

Dispute Resolution: Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

4 Years Ranked

Band 1

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

Brazil

19 Years Ranked

Band 1

Dispute Resolution: Litigation: Elite

Brazil

1 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

Global 2026

About

Provided by Marcelo Roberto Ferro

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: Regions

Dispute Resolution: Rio de Janeiro - Brazil

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 arbitration cases.

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Chambers Brazil: Contentious

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - Brazil

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.

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Dispute Resolution: Litigation: Elite - Brazil

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.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Marcelo is absolutely our go-to guy in Brazil for international arbitration. He has everything you need in terms of standing and expertise. He is a once-in-a-generation expert.

Dispute Resolution: Rio de Janeiro respondent
Chambers Brazil: Regions

Marcelo Ferro has high technical knowledge and outstanding capacity to pursue the best alternatives and strategies in complex litigation.

Dispute Resolution: Rio de Janeiro respondent
Chambers Brazil: Regions

Marcelo Roberto Ferro is an exceptional professional, with great experience and sharp strategic vision.

Dispute Resolution: Rio de Janeiro respondent
Chambers Brazil: Regions

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: Arbitration respondent
Chambers Brazil: Contentious

Marcelo Roberto Ferro demonstrates a strategic and guiding vision.

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration respondent
Chambers Brazil: Contentious

Marcelo Ferro is one of the best litigation lawyers in the market.

Dispute Resolution: Litigation: Elite respondent
Chambers Brazil: Contentious

Marcelo Ferro is a prominent name in the litigation market and has built an important law firm.

Dispute Resolution: Litigation: Elite respondent
Chambers Brazil: Contentious

I recommend Marcelo Ferro's litigation work.