Arbitration
Advising and acting in domestic and foreign arbitrations, covering all aspects of the arbitration phases, including participation as arbitrators, sponsoring clients in arbitral dispute arbitration, and acting as consultants and legal experts in the preparation of legal opinions.
Lawyers
Antonio Tavares Paes Jr.
Partner
Caio Vasconcelos Araújo
Partner
Cristiano Cardoso Dias
Partner
Nathalia do Couto Rosa Jordão
Partner
Vamilson José Costa
Partner
Carlos Alberto Canfora Filho
Lawyer
Gabriel Montemezzo Martins
Lawyer
Rachel Canto Figueiredo
Lawyer
Rodrigo Vieira de Souza
Lawyer
Publications
Arbitration in civil construction
Data released from the biggest arbitration chambers show that civil construction and infrastructure are among the main themes discussed in arbitration procedures. In the Business Arbitration Chamber – Brazil (Camarb), for instance, at least 40% of the demands it manages are related to civil construction and energy.
Family law: arbitration can have an important role in succession and family matters
Brazilian laws – specifically article 852 of the Civil Code – do not accept the arbitration clause as means to solve conflicts when personal matters of family law which are not exclusively related to wealth are involved. However, this limitation itself can no longer completely exclude arbitration, which continues to expand in all areas of […]
Judicialization of arbitration
Even with the arbitration clause, the parties may seek the Judiciary in specific circumstances. The choice of the arbitration institute as means to solve controversies has increased over the last few years and it is currently used in various areas – from civil construction to services related to technology of information – and by various […]
Choices that make the difference
The success in arbitration and the better enjoyment of the advantages arbitration may offer are directly related to the strategies and procedural choices made by the parties of an agreement and/or litigation. The first step essential to succeed in an arbitration procedure is certainly the negotiation of the arbitration clause (for further details, please refer […]
Labor litigation
On the next November 11th, the provisions brought by Law No. 13467/17 shall become effective. Commonly known as “Labor Reform Law”, it has made some important changes to the Consolidation of Labor Laws (CLT), and one of its major innovations is the possibility of inclusion of arbitration clause in employment agreements upon acceptance of both […]
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