Well-regarded for its depth of experience in market-leading, strategic arbitrations, Rio-based Bermudes Advogados oversees a diverse portfolio of contractual, corporate, transactional, real estate, and energy disputes, among others, representing clients before an array of arbitration centres. The team is led by Marcio Vieira Souto Costa Ferreira, noted for his ‘extensive experience managing complex cases across a broad range of private law topics’; Fabiano Robalinho Cavalcanti, a specialist in cross-border corporate and commercial disputes; and Caetano Berenguer, who is regularly sought after for his expertise in infrastructure and investment-related arbitrations. Guilherme Valdetaro Mathias is highly active in arbitral proceedings involving corporate, commercial, and finance contracts, as well as the insurance, energy and real estate sectors. Other key practitioners to note include Rafaela Fucci, a key contact for civil, corporate and construction disputes, and Frederico Ferreria and Lívia Ikeda, who are often engaged in capital markets and corporate arbitrations.
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Position
Partner
Career
- Winner of the “Brazil Arbitration Lawyer of the Year” award by the Benchmark Latin America Award
- Recommended by Chambers and Partners in “Dispute Resolution: Arbitration” and “Dispute Resolution: Litigation”
- Listed as a Litigation Star in Benchmark Litigation
- Recommended by the Leaders League in Litigation and Arbitration
- Named by Revista Análise 500 as one of the Brazil's most admired professionals in several categories including “Arbitration” and “Civil Law”
- Recommended by Best Lawyers in Litigation and Arbitration
- Listed by Who’s Who Legal in Litigation and Arbitration
- Named by Latin Lawyer 250 in Litigation
- Listed by LACCA Approved in Litigation
- International associate at the Debevoise & Plimpton law firm in the areas of Corporate and Commercial Law in 2001
Languages
English, Portuguese, Spanish, French
Memberships
- Member of the International Court of Arbitration of ICC (International Chamber of Commerce)
- Member of the Latin-American Group of ICC (International Chamber of Commerce)
- Member of the board of the Brazilian Committee of Arbitration (CBAr)
- Director of the Brazilian Committee of Arbitration (CBAr)
- Member of the Arbitration Commission of the CESA – Center of Studies for Law Firms
- Arbitrator at the CCBC, CBMA, FGV and CAMARB chambers of arbitration
- Admitted by the New York State Bar Association in 2001
Education
- Master in Law (LL.M) – Harvard Law School, 2000
- Graduate in Law from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), 1997
- Professor of Arbitration, Mediation and Private International Law at the Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV-Rio) Law School
- Professor of Dispute Resolution and Arbitration on the Corporate Law and Capital Markets Course at the Getúlio Vargas Foundation (FGV-Rio)
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Testimonials
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‘One of the most recognised and qualified law firms in the country, with committed lawyers and an unshakable reputation and track record.’
‘Fabiano Robalinho Cavalcanti is a master of litigation, with a keen tenacity for highly complex cases. Caetano Berenger is a tireless fighter, who combines intelligence, content, sagacity and agility.’
Key clients
- B2W COMPANHIA DIGITAL / AMERICANAS S.A.
- OI S.A. - Em Recuperação Judicial
Work highlights
Assisted AMERICANAS with litigation and arbitration regarding matters related to the liability of directors and administrators due to the fraud uncovered in January 2023.