Ranking tables

International Arbitration | Brazil: Transactional

Brazil

Rankings overview for Departments

1

  1. Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP 4 Years Ranked
  2. Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
  3. King & Spalding LLP
2

  1. Chaffetz Lindsey LLP
  2. Freshfields US LLP
  3. Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
2

  1. Dietmar PragerDebevoise & Plimpton LLP
  2. Gary BornWilmerHale
  3. Nigel Blackaby KCFreshfields US LLP
  4. Yasmine LahlouChaffetz Lindsey LLP
3

  1. Jennifer Permesly Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates8 Years Ranked
  2. Claudio D. SalasWilmerHale
  3. Érica FranzettiFranzetti Arbitration
  4. James HoskingChaffetz Lindsey LLP
  5. Jonathan HamiltonPaul Hastings LLP
  6. Mark W FriedmanDebevoise & Plimpton LLP
4

  1. Ari D MacKinnon
    Ari D MacKinnon Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP5 Years Ranked
  2. John S Willems White & Case LLP1 Years Ranked
  3. Michael CarlinskyQuinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
  4. Nicole DuclosCovington & Burling LLP
  5. Samantha RoweDebevoise & Plimpton LLP
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  1. Michelle Grando White & Case LLP4 Years Ranked
  2. Andre Luis MonteiroQuinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP

  1. Pedro Martini Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP1 Years Ranked
  2. Marcio VasconcellosKing & Spalding LLP
  3. Matheus Bastos OliveiraFreshfields US LLP

All Departments profiles

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Band 1

  1. 1
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP
    International Arbitration
    2025 | Band 1 | 4 Years Ranked

    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom boasts a formidable international arbitration department with a longstanding dedicated presence in Brazil. The New York-based law firm is frequently sought after 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 them to handle high-stakes disputes.

  2. Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    International Arbitration
    2025 | Band 1
  3. King & Spalding LLP
    International Arbitration
    2025 | Band 1
2

Band 2

  1. Chaffetz Lindsey LLP
    International Arbitration
    2025 | Band 2
  2. Freshfields US LLP
    International Arbitration
    2025 | Band 2
  3. Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
    International Arbitration
    2025 | Band 2
3

Band 3

  1. 3
    White & Case LLP
    International Arbitration
    2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked

    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.

  2. WilmerHale
    International Arbitration
    2025 | Band 3
4

Band 4

  1. Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
    4
    Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
    International Arbitration
    2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked

    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.

  2. Covington & Burling LLP
    International Arbitration
    2025 | Band 4