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Provided by Walfrido Jorge Warde Jr.
With 30 years of experience, Walfrido Jorge Warde Júnior specialises in commercial dispute resolution, including litigation and arbitration, and is renowned for his exceptional track record in corporate disputes. He plays a crucial role in crafting innovative dispute resolution strategies for the firm’s clients, representing numerous leading corporations. His opinions are frequently cited by Brazilian courts, with excerpts from his books and articles often referenced. His practice spans a diverse range of industries, including banking, infrastructure, railroads, energy, R&D, food, media, and apparel.
Walfrido founded the firm 29 years ago and remains its managing partner.
Education: He was a researcher (with a scholarship) at the Max-Planck Institut für Ausländisches und Internationales Privatsrecht in Hamburg, Germany in 2004, 2005, 2007 and 2008. He holds a PhD in Commercial Law (2004) from Universidade de São Paulo, an LLM (1999) from New York University, and an LLB (1995) from Universidade de São Paulo.
Academic credentials, speaking engagements, etc: Walfrido is listed as an arbitrator at the CIESP-FIESP Arbitration Chamber and holds memberships with several notable entities:
• Institute for Applied Corporate Law (Instituto de Direito Societário Aplicado – IDSA)
• Brazilian Association of Jurimetrics (Associação Brasileira de Jurimetria – ABJ)
• Regulatory Committee of the Brazilian Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (ABVCAP)
He is a co-author of Bill No. 4,303/12 (Special Regime for Simplified Corporations) and “The Rescue Plan for the National Infrastructure Project,” and has published numerous textbooks and articles on contemporary legal issues. His latest book, O Espetáculo da Corrupção (The Spectacle of Corruption), released in October 2018, has become a bestseller in Brazil.
In addition to his writing, Walfrido is a professor and lecturer, and serves as President of the IREE Institute (www.iree.org.br).
Provided by Chambers
Walfrido Jorge Warde Jr. is a well-regarded figure in the litigation arena, representing clients in contractual and investment disputes.
Walfrido Jorge Warde Jr. is a widely-known figure in the arbitration arena, highly-rated by clients for his strategic thinking.
Provided by Chambers
Walfrido has extensive technical and business knowledge. His involvement in the matter has contributed directly to its successful outcome.
Walfrido Warde stands out for his comprehensive and strategic vision of business litigation, combining deep technical expertise with a sophisticated understanding of corporate and institutional dynamics. His ability to articulate and analyse systems and formulate innovative legal strategies establishes him as one of the country's leading experts in business litigation, arbitration and corporate law.
Walfrido is one of the best lawyers I've ever met. He has an exceptional strategic vision and is a good litigator. He never gives up - very good.
Walfrido Jorge Warde Jr. stands out for his comprehensive and strategic vision of business disputes, combining deep technical expertise with a sophisticated understanding of corporate dynamics.
Walfrido Jorge Warde Jr. has a deep understanding of our business and its essence.
Walfrido has extensive technical and business knowledge. His involvement in the matter has contributed directly to its successful outcome.
Walfrido Warde stands out for his comprehensive and strategic vision of business litigation, combining deep technical expertise with a sophisticated understanding of corporate and institutional dynamics. His ability to articulate and analyse systems and formulate innovative legal strategies establishes him as one of the country's leading experts in business litigation, arbitration and corporate law.
Walfrido is one of the best lawyers I've ever met. He has an exceptional strategic vision and is a good litigator. He never gives up - very good.
Walfrido Jorge Warde Jr. stands out for his comprehensive and strategic vision of business disputes, combining deep technical expertise with a sophisticated understanding of corporate dynamics.
Walfrido Jorge Warde Jr. has a deep understanding of our business and its essence.