Pinheiro Neto Advogados‘ arbitration and mediation practice is retained by clients for its breadth and depth of expertise in advising clients from the healthcare, energy, oil and gas, insurance and other regulated sectors. Covering both domestic and cross-border matters, the team is skilled at handling high-profile arbitration proceedings involving public law, transactional, corporate, restructuring, infrastructure, and contractual disputes. The department is led by Luis Celso Cecilio Leite Ribeiro and Thaís Fernandes Chebatt, the latter of whom is skilled in arbitrations involving infrastructure, engineering and construction contracts. With longstanding experience in dispute resolution, Celso Cintra Mori and Gilberto Giusti remain active in civil, commercial, and corporate disputes for domestic and international clients. Renato Stephan Grion is a key member focused on international arbitration matters, while Júlio César Bueno is active in energy infrastructure-related cases. Rodrigo Carneiro De Oliveira is highly experienced in corporate, commercial and securities disputes. Lucas Pinto Simão is a key contact for companies operating im the automotive, construction and retail sectors.
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Testimonials
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- 'Pinheiro Neto Advogados stands out as one of Brazil's most traditional and respected law firms, combining technical excellence with a modern, integrated and results-oriented approach. What makes the firm unique is, above all, its consistency in providing high-quality legal services, anchored in deep technical knowledge, strong analytical skills and strategic action, both in complex transactions and sophisticated disputes.'
- 'The Pinheiro Neto team is widely recognised for its professionalism, ethics and long-term vision in conducting legal matters, and is often the first choice of national and international companies in highly complex cases.'
- 'In the Brazilian legal market, few firms manage to combine the same solidity, tradition and ability to adapt to new demands in the legal sector. Pinheiro Neto continues to be a benchmark not only for its legacy, but also for its constant capacity for renewal and leadership.'
- 'Renato Grion is widely recognised as one of the leading names in arbitration in Brazil. His practice combines deep technical expertise with a pragmatic and solution-oriented approach, making him an indispensable partner in complex disputes, especially at the interface between corporate law, contracts and infrastructure.'
- 'Renato Grion is highly respected by clients, arbitrators and colleagues alike for his clear reasoning, professional ethics and ability to manage disputes efficiently and strategically. In addition, Renato is an active participant in academic and institutional forums, contributing to the development of arbitration in Brazil.'
Key clients
- Terra Santa Propriedades Agrícolas
- Eurochem
- Fertilizantes Heringer
- Philips Medical Systems
- Grupo Lala
- Vigor Alimentos
- Ikesaki Group
- Schneider Electric
- LMRC
- Omron Healthcare
- Bristow Group
Lawyers
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Practice head
Luis Celso Ribeiro; Thaís Fernandes Chebatt
Other key lawyers
Celso Cintra Mori; Gilberto Giusti; Rodrigo M. Carneiro de Oliveira; Júlio César Bueno; Renato Stephan Grion; Lucas Pinto Simão