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Raphael Donato

Raphael Donato

Brazil 2026

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Dispute Resolution: Litigation: Mid-Market

Brazil

2 years ranked

About

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Brazil: Contentious

Practice Areas

Dispute Resolution, Infrastructure, Arbitration and Sports Law.

Career

Partner at TAGD Law firm, Coordinator of the Dispute Resolution, Infrastructure, Arbitration and Sports Law Departments.

Over 20 years of experience in highly complex disputes, including arbitrations on a wide range of topics involving companies in Brazil and abroad.

Author of the book "The Influence of Risks in Turnkey Contracts" (Rio de Janeiro: Lumen Juris, 2024).

Legal advisory experience for infrastructure sector companies, both in contract negotiations and in contract management during the implementation of development projects.

Served as an neutral during Aug/2018 – Aug/2022 in the CNRD – National Dispute Resolution Chamber. Experience in asset-related disputes involving football athletes, former athletes, agents, and clubs.

Listed as an arbitrator with the Brazilian Center for Mediation and Arbitration (CBMA) for sports arbitration.

Guest speaker in several institutions, such as Rio de Janeiro State University, PUC-Rio University (Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro), Brazilian Center for Mediation and Arbitration (CBMA), Brazilian Football Confederation – CBF Academy and Getulio Vargas Foundation (FGV) for lectures involving several subject matters, such as infrastructure, arbitration, sports law and civil contracts.

Professional Memberships

Member of the Brazilian Institute of Construction Law.

Member of the Energy Committee of the American Chamber of Commerce of Rio de Janeiro.

Member of the Brazilian Bar Association – Registered in Rio de Janeiro.

Member of the Brazilian Bar Association – Registered in São Paulo.

Publications

Book: The Influence of Risk in EPC Turnkey Contracts, Rio de Janeiro: Lumen Juris, 2024.

Article: "For a Rational Allocation of Risks in EPC Turnkey Contracts" (DONATO, Raphael. TAGD Advogados 10 Years: Legal and Business Aspects. Edited by Maurício Terciotti. Rio de Janeiro: Lumen Juris, 2024, pp. 305-336).

Article: "End of the Mandatory Separation of Assets in Marriages of Individuals Aged 70 or Older" (Consultor Jurídico, 02/12/2024).

Article: "Retail Commercialization: Upcoming Challenges" (DONATO, Raphael & BOITEUX, Ana Beatriz. Megawhat Energy, 06/21/2024).

Article: "Short-Term Rentals: Technological Innovations and Security in Focus" (Migalhas, 12/06/2019).

Article: "Commentary on Special Appeal 1.102.424 of the Brazilian Superior Court of Justice" (DONATO, Raphael & COSTA, Pedro. Quarterly Journal of Civil Law – RTDC. Year 12, No. 45, Jan/Mar 2011. Rio de Janeiro: Padma Publishing, pp. 203-212).

Article: "The Draft of the New Brazilian Code of Civil Procedure" (DONATO, Raphael & GELLI, Mario. Brasil Econômico, April 8, 2013, p. 31).

Personal

Master’s degree (LL.M.) in Civil Law – Rio de Janeiro State University - UERJ (2013-2015).

Postgraduate Lato Sensu in Private Asset Law –Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro – PUC-Rio (2007-2008).

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) (J.D. equivalent) – Rio de Janeiro State University - UERJ (2000-2005).

Languages Spoken

Portuguese, English and French.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Brazil: Contentious

Dispute Resolution: Litigation: Mid-Market - Brazil

Band 4
Individual Editorial

Raphael Donato holds experience in disputes and is well regarded within the market for frequently handling judicial credit recovery and contractual matters.

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Strengths

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  • Raphael Donato demonstrates a very high level of commitment to the client, always remaining accessible and willing to find practical and effective solutions. His approach is collaborative, empathetic and results‑oriented, which makes communication smooth and clear.

    Dispute Resolution: Litigation: Mid-MarketChambers Brazil: Contentious

  • With extensive experience, professionalism and good judgement, Raphael Donato sets out the pros and cons clearly and helps the client choose the best path and strategy.

    Dispute Resolution: Litigation: Mid-MarketChambers Brazil: Contentious

  • Raphael Donato combines technical precision and analytical ability with a tactical reading of the higher courts, which makes him particularly effective in high‑complexity disputes involving significant economic value.

    Dispute Resolution: Litigation: Mid-MarketChambers Brazil: Contentious

  • With a strong commercial outlook, Raphael Donato consistently aligns legal solutions with the client’s business needs and objectives, adding value beyond the purely legal dimension.

    Dispute Resolution: Litigation: Mid-MarketChambers Brazil: Contentious

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