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, 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. Former co-head Paulo Macedo Garcia left the firm in August 2026.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Cescon Barrieu has professionals who are prominent in the national legal market, among whom Mariana Capela Lombardi Moreto stands out. Mariana has extensive experience in complex matters related to contractual, construction, energy, antitrust, real estate, financial, oil and gas, civil liability, among others, with experience in national and international arbitrations.'
- ‘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.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Carlos Braga; Gabriel Seijo
Other key lawyers
Maurício Fabbri; Mariana Capela Lombardi Moreto; Edison Freitas; Rafael Bertão; Augusta Vezzani Diebold; Amanda Fernandes