LAWYER PROFILE

Mariana França Gouveia

Global 2026

VdA

Ranked in 1 practice area

Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators

Portugal

2 years ranked

About

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Global

Career

Joined VdA in 2023. Partner of the Litigation & Arbitration practice.

Her practice focuses on international, commercial and investment arbitration, acting as a lawyer and arbitrator in complex arbitration proceedings with seat in different countries (Angola, Belgium, Brazil, France, Mozambique, Portugal, Sweden, United Kingdom, USA) and in the most important arbitration institutions (ICC, LCIA, ICSID, CAC-CCIP, CAM - Câmara de Arbitragem do Mercado).

Her areas of expertise include alternative dispute resolution, particularly arbitration and mediation, in addition to civil procedural law.

She is also a recognised lecturer and researcher, holding the position of Full Professor at NOVA School of Law.

Between September 2018 and October 2022, she acted as Dean of NOVA School of Law.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators - Portugal

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Mariana França Gouveia has solid experience as an arbitrator. She focuses her practice on international and commercial arbitration proceedings and has further experience in investment arbitration, including those ranging from lusophone countries in Africa.

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