Cescon Barrieu's arbitration team is praised for its 'technical excellence and strategic approach in cases of national and international relevance', and is highly experienced in disputes involving transactions, civil liability, distribution agreements, and both private and public contracts. The São Paulo team is jointly led by Carlos David Albuquerque Braga, a contact for shareholder and corporate cases, and Paulo Macedo Garcia Neto, while Gabriel Seijo Leal de Figueiredo leads the Salvador-based practice. Garcia Neto is particularly active in corporate and commercial arbitration proceedings before domestic and international institutions such as the ICC, FGV, and CAM-CCBC. Mauricio Fabbri frequently handles cases related to corporate governance and contracts, while Mariana Capela Lombardi Moreto is noted for her role in energy, infrastructure, and contractual claims heard before domestic and international arbitral institutions.
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‘This is a full-service firm with boutique characteristics, given both its specialisation in the topics in demand and its personalised service.’
‘Paulo Macedo Garcia Neto stands out for his ability to define strategies for complex litigation and for his dedication to clients and disputes.’
‘Team focused on arbitration with extensive experience before the main arbitration chambers and specialised arbitration courts. Professionals with a relevant academic background in the subject.’
‘Paulo Macedo Garcia Neto is one of the leading names in Brazilian law when it comes to arbitration, and he acts strategically and perceptively.’
‘They are very responsive to client needs and take great care in ensuring detailed and complete service.’
‘Cescon Barrieu stands out for its technical excellence and strategic approach in cases of national and international relevance. The team is highly specialised and attentive to innovation, offering customised solutions with effective results. Its distinguishing feature is its fast service and innovative solutions to its clients' problems, in addition to its high level of specialisation in complex disputes.'
Key clients
- Construtora Jurema Ltda.
Work highlights
Represented Construtora Jurema in an ICC arbitration against the State of Bahia, in which the first Emergency Arbitrator award against a member of the Direct Public Administration was issued.
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Practice head
Carlos Braga; Gabriel Seijo; Paulo Macedo Garcia Neto
Other key lawyers
Paulo Macedo Garcia Neto; Maurício Fabbri; Mariana Capela Lombardi Moreto; Edison Freitas; Rafael Bertão; Augusta Vezzani Diebold; Amanda Fernandes