Vânia Wongtschowski Kleiman, Brazil

Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

Band 4

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

Brazil

4 Years Ranked

Band 5

Dispute Resolution: Litigation

Brazil

3 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

Global 2025

About

Provided by Vânia Wongtschowski Kleiman

Brazil: Contentious

Practice Areas

Arbitration, Civil Litigation and Regulatory.

Career

Vânia is the founder of Wongtschowski Kleiman Advogados and one of the heads of the Arbitration team. She has a large experience with complex and strategic matters and is known for embracing the client’s problems as her own. She is recognized for her work in the construction and retail industries and in arbitrations involving real estate, corporate and bank contracts. The strategy conducted by Vânia when defending companies as Cargill, Diase Construções and BYD in Arbitral Proceedings before CCBC and CCI led to great results to the clients and was effusively praised by the Arbitrators, technical assistants and colleagues. She currently represents BTG, Fimer and the interests of the sellers in post M&A disputes. She has joined the Chamber of Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration OAB/SP (Sao Paulo Bar Association) as an arbitrator and has recently become a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Brazil: Contentious

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - Brazil

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Vânia Wongtschowski Kleiman has amassed a glowing reputation among corporate clients - especially those in the construction and banking sectors - due to her solid arbitration practice.

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Dispute Resolution: Litigation - Brazil

Band 5

Individual Editorial

Partner Vânia Wongtschowski Kleiman evokes the approval of her peers and clients due to her arbitration practice, which includes international abilities, as well as her ability to represent clients in contractual and environmental disputes.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

She deserves all the praise that comes her way. Built her firm from the ground up and is very skilled. Simply one of the most sought-after arbitrators that I know, who also acts as a lawyer.

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration respondent
Chambers Brazil: Contentious

Vânia is a very hands-on partner who works really close with us.

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration respondent
Chambers Brazil: Contentious

Vânia is a seasoned lawyer, excellent. She is well stablished in the sector.

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration respondent
Chambers Brazil: Contentious

Vânia Wongtschowski is always very accurate and precise in her recommendations.

Dispute Resolution: Litigation respondent
Chambers Brazil: Contentious

Vânia Wongtschowski is an excellent and seasoned lawyer, with a good professional approach in disputes. One of the main female leaders in the field.

Dispute Resolution: Litigation respondent
Chambers Brazil: Contentious

Vânia is an excellent lawyer and entrepreneur. She has a long track record in the market and has gained prominence. She deals with complex demands and is well respected in the market.