Luiz Fernando Fraga > BMA Advogados > RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil > Lawyer Profile

At BMA Advogados, the ‘proactive and accessible‘ dispute resolution practice boasts strong credentials in domestic and international arbitration, and is particularly rated for its experience in high-stakes corporate, commercial and investment-related disputes. A popular choice for companies from the construction, energy and real estate sectors, the team is also well positioned to act for banks and investment funds. André Abbud is a key figure in São Paulo for complex arbitration matters, including those arising from corporate, capital markets, infrastructure and contractual disputes. He jointly leads the team with Pedro De Oliveira Costa in Rio de Janeiro, who handles both arbitral and court proceedings. Luiz Fernando Fraga, a seasoned dispute resolution practitioner with a strong track record in domestic and cross-border arbitration; Mario Gelli; the ‘diligent‘ Rafael da Rocha Castilho; and associate Matheus Rodrigues Barcelos are other names to note in Rio. Gustavo Santos Kulesza, who is based in São Paulo, focuses on post-M&A, contractual and infrastructure arbitration. In the same office, senior lawyer Milena Cecília dos Santos Arbízu and Thais Vieira de Souza Pereira are active in commercial and contractual disputes.