International Arbitration | Global

New York firm Debevoise & Plimpton LLP maintains a prime global international arbitration practice and is recognised for its top-notch team's handling of Brazil-related matters. Market participants widely note the firm's finesse handling some of the most sensitive and high-stakes cases. Its impressive client roster includes banks and engineering and energy companies engaged in complex disputes under ICC and AAA/ICDR arbitration rules.

King & Spalding LLP benefits from a first-class team advising clients on the full spectrum of international arbitration. The firm is renowned for its expertise in M&A disputes and matters resulting from criminal and regulatory investigations. The team is frequently retained to represent key clients from the banking, health, aviation and pharmaceutical sectors in high-value and sophisticated matters. Its know-how in highly sensitive Brazil-related arbitration cases is widely recognised by market participants.

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom boasts a formidable international arbitration department with a long-standing dedicated presence in Brazil. The New York-based law firm is frequently sought out to represent clients in sophisticated disputes, including corruption investigations, matters related to the termination of agreements, and M&A-related litigation. Its commitment to Brazilian matters is highly appreciated by top clients in the country, and the firm is also highly respected by local lawyers, who frequently team up with it to handle high-stakes disputes.

Chaffetz Lindsey offers a prolific and successful arbitration practice. The firm is respected in the Brazilian market, and its partners are known to market participants. The New York law firm has well-established experience representing clients in high-profile ICC, SCC and SIAC arbitrations, also providing pre-arbitration advice and representation in Section 1782 proceedings.

Freshfields US LLP is a major player when it comes to Brazil-related international arbitration. The London firm showcases an experienced and dedicated team, as noted by market sources who also commend its Portuguese language capabilities, in addition to its high-level know-how of arbitration proceedings.

Los Angeles litigation firm Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan is increasingly active in arbitrations involving Brazil-related matters. The firm has a sophisticated client roster and is frequently sought out to represent clients in post-M&A disputes, annulment proceedings of arbitral awards, and ICC arbitrations arising from contract disputes.

New York firm White & Case LLP has a prominent international arbitration practice with a strong presence in the Brazilian market. The legal team is regularly hired by major companies from the paper and pulp, telecommunications, construction, and oil and gas sectors. The firm provides advice on high-value and sophisticated matters, covering post-M&A-related disputes as well as contractual breaches and commercial issues. White & Case further benefits from its strong Portuguese-speaking offering in Miami, Houston, Washington and, not least, its well-established São Paulo office.

WilmerHale is increasingly noted by market sources for acting in Brazil-related arbitrations. This Washington DC firm is sought out by clients for its bench strength and for being involved in relevant arbitrations.

New York firm Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is a global powerhouse well equipped to handle sensitive arbitration matters around the world. It frequently advises Brazilian clients on high-stakes disputes abroad.

Washington, DC firm Covington & Burling maintains an active practice representing Brazilian clients in arbitration proceedings in international courts. The firm also represents clients in disputes against Brazilian companies. The firm is well versed in major institutional rules, including those of the LCIA and the ICC.