Highlighted for its ‘strategic business vision, competence and specialisation of the team’, Tauil & Chequer Advogados frequently handles high-value arbitration proceedings arising from contractual, shareholder, corporate and commercial disputes, including international cases involving Latin American and European jurisdictions. The team is routinely engaged in multi-party disputes requiring expertise in corporate governance, contract performance and breaches, and compensation claims, most frequently in the construction, energy, and oil and gas sectors. Gustavo Fernandes de Andrade excels in proceedings under the rules of domestic and international arbitral institutions, including the ICC and the CAM-CCBC. He co-heads the team with Fabio Peixinho Gomes Correa, who has over two decades' experience in dispute resolution, and Gustavo Scheffer Da Silveira, who has been noted for his experience in matters before the ICC, and commercial arbitration involving regulated sectors.
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‘The team has ample experience in international arbitration, and has extensive knowledge of the rules of procedure of major arbitration institutions, which in turn allows them to provide excellent advice to clients on arbitration strategy.’
‘One of the partners at the firm, Gustavo Scheffer Da Silveira, worked for several years at the ICC. This experience, coupled with his ample experience in international arbitration cases, has been a key difference in how he advises clients on arbitration strategy.’
‘Strategic business vision, competence and specialisation of the team in the field of arbitration, combined with the always availability of all members, distinguish the firm and classify it as one of excellence.'
‘Gustavo de Andrade Fernandes and Gustavo Scheffer Da Silveira; great technical capacity, strategic vision and professional experience, combined with total availability to serve clients, are factors that distinguish these professionals.’
Key clients
- Barra Energia Do Brasil Petróleo E Gás Ltda.
- General Electric Do Brasil Ltda.
- Canadian Solar Inc.
- Nebras Power Latin America Ltda.
- Cobra Brasil Serviços, Comunicações E Energia S.A.
- Techint Engenharia E Construção S.A.
- Petronas Brasil Petróleo Ltda.
- Petrorio Jaguar
- Arcelor Mittal Brasil S.A.
- Aegea Saneamento e Participações S.A.
Work highlights
- Acts as counsel to Centrais Eletricas de Sergipe do Brasil S.A. – CELSE (Brazil) in an arbitration initiated by Sapura Energy do Brasil Ltda. relating to the EPC contract for the offshore/onshore pipeline connecting a FSRU to the Thermo Power Plant Porto de Sergipe I.
- Acts as leading counsel to Investimentos e Participações em Infraestrutura S.A. and Línea Amarilla Brasil Participações in a CAM-CBCC arbitration seated in Rio de Janeiro against the French concession company, Vinci Highways S.A.S. and the acquired company, Lima Expresa S.A.C.
- Represents Petro Rio Jaguar S.A. in a cross-border ICC arbitration seated in London and governed by New York Law initiated by IBV Brasil Petróleo Ltda. seeking $637.7m in damages based on the joint operating agreement relating to the concession for the exploration, development and production of oil and natural gas in the Wahoo Field, located in the pre-salt area of the Campos Basin, Brazil.
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Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Gustavo de Andrade Fernandes; Fabio Peixinho Gomes Correa; Gustavo Scheffer Da Silveira
Other key lawyers
Maria Rita Dutra