Praised for its ‘excellence in the provision of legal services and the competence of its team’, Ferro, Castro Neves, Daltro & Gomide Advogados’ arbitration practice is reputed for its capacity to handle high-profile domestic and international arbitrations, particularly in the construction, energy, oil and gas, and infrastructure sectors. Based in Rio de Janeiro, Marcelo Ferro, who is active in construction and shareholder disputes, and José Castro Neves, a key contact for energy, infrastructure and financial clients, jointly head the team. Karina Goldberg is sought after by clients for her expertise in domestic and international arbitrations, particularly in commercial and corporate cases. Eduardo Pecoraro excels in arbitrations involving the infrastructure segment. Antonio Pedro de Souza and Rodrigo Barreto Cogo are often retained for arbitration matters requiring expertise in contractual, consumer and restructuring cases. Natalia Mizrahi Lamas left the firm in October 2025.
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Lawyers
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Practice head
Marcelo Ferro; Jose Roberto De Castro Neves
Other key lawyers
Eduardo Pecoraro; Rodrig Barreto Cogo; Antonio Pedro de Souza; Karina Goldberg; Alice Moreira Franco