Demarest Advogados‘ arbitration practice is frequently engaged in commercial and corporate disputes involving Latin American, European and Asian jurisdictions. The group is well-versed in handling high-stakes cases involving PPPs, aviation, insurance, and finance, and also demonstrates strong capabilities in corporate, contractual, commercial and investment disputes. The practice is co-led from São Paulo by Camila Biral and Newton Marzagão, both of whom are active in the construction, automotive, infrastructure, and other regulated sectors. Recently promoted partner Fernando Maluf and Ricardo Aprigliano are noted for their work in public law-related arbitrations, particularly cases involving concessions and infrastructure projects. Cesar Rossi Machado contributes deep expertise in both litigation and arbitration.
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Testimonials
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‘Demarest has an incredibly strong practice and team. They work very collaboratively with clients and international counsel.’
‘Camila Biral and Milena Arbizu are absolute stand-outs as true subject matter experts, who bring sharp legal thinking to any matter, while still being collaborative players on the overall team.’
Key clients
- Bayer
- Concessionária Rodovia dos Tamoios / Grupo Queiroz Galvão
- General Electric
- General Mills
- Neoenergia
- Oliveira Trust
- Stellantis (Peugeot-Citroën do Brasil Automóveis Ltda.)
- Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Consultores Ltda.
- Bridgestone do Brasil Indústria e Comércio Ltda.
- Posco DX Company Ltd.
- MITSUI & CO. (BRASIL) S.A.
- General Mills Brasil Alimentos Ltda.
Work highlights
Represents Concessionária Rodovia dos Tamoios in an arbitration against the São Paulo State Transport Agency and the State of São Paulo, centred on a public-private partnership (PPP) administrative contract.
Practice head
Camila Biral; Newton Marzagão
Other key lawyers
Ricardo Aprigliano; Fernando Maluf; Cesar Rossi Machado; Milena Arbizu