Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
Brazil
4 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Vânia Wongtschowski Kleiman
Global 2026
Ranked in 2 practice areas
About
Provided by Wongtschowski Kleiman Advogados
Global
Practice Areas
Arbitration,
Civil Litigation and
Regulatory.
Career
Founding Partner responsible for leading the arbitration and alternative dispute resolution practice, as well as the strategic civil litigation practice. She has handled numerous national and international arbitration proceedings across a wide range of matters. She also serves as an arbitrator in both domestic and international arbitrations. Additionally, she oversees the firm’s pro bono practice.
Professional Memberships
Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb)
Chairman of the Advisory Board of CAM-AMCHAM
Member of the Superior Arbitration Council of the Brazil-Peru Arbitration Chamber (CCBP)
Member of the Coordination Committee of the Chamber of Mediation, Conciliation, and Arbitration of the Permanent Commission of Law Firms
Member of the List of Arbitrators of CAM-CIESP, CAM-CCBC, AMCHAM, CBMA, CAMARB, CAMCA/SP, ARBITAC, and CAMES.
Partner responsible for conducting the firm's pro bono legal practice.
Member of ICC-Academy Latam 2025-2027
Education
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), PUC/SP, 2000
Master’s Degree in Civil Law with Emphasis on Contracts, PUC/SP, 2008
Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Chambers Global Guide
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.
Dispute Resolution: Litigation - Brazil
Band 5
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.
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: ArbitrationChambers Global GuideVânia is a seasoned lawyer, excellent. She is well stablished in the sector.
Dispute Resolution: ArbitrationChambers Global GuideVânia is a very hands-on partner who works really close with us.
Dispute Resolution: ArbitrationChambers Global Guide
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