Ranking tables
International Arbitration | Brazil: Transactional
Brazil
Rankings overview for Departments
- Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP 4 Years Ranked
- Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
- King & Spalding LLP
- Chaffetz Lindsey LLP
- Freshfields US LLP
- Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
- White & Case LLP 4 Years Ranked
- WilmerHale
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP 4 Years Ranked- Covington & Burling LLP
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLPInternational Arbitration2025 | Band 1 | 4 Years RankedSkadden, 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.
Band 2
Band 3
3 White & Case LLPInternational Arbitration2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedNew 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.
Band 4

4 Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLPInternational Arbitration2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedNew 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.