International Arbitration | Global

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 demands. Its know-how in highly sensitive Brazil-related arbitration cases is widely recognised by market participants.

New York firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom boasts a formidable international arbitration department with a longstanding dedicated presence in Brazil. The firm is frequently sought after to represent clients in sophisticated disputes, including corruption investigations, matters related to 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 them to handle high-stakes disputes.

New York firm 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 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.

London firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is a major player when it comes to Brazil-related international arbitration. Its team is experienced and dedicated, as noted by market sources, who also commend the firm's 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.

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.