Praised for its ‘excellence in the provision of legal services and the competence of its team’, FCDG 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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Testimonials
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- ‘FCDG is an excellent firm that truly delves into the client's issues, so that it is possible to use the law as one of the instruments for the client's defence. FCDG's support is of very high quality and provides clear guidelines. It is not just legal support, but also legal-executive support.’
- ‘I believe that lawyers Antônio Pedro Garcia de Souza has exceptional technical quality combined with an exceptional focus on the client's business.'
- ‘FCDG stands out in the national legal market for the excellence in the provision of legal services and the competence of its team. The firm is recognised for its innovative approach and the ability to offer effective and personalised legal solutions to its clients.'
Key clients
- Comgas
- Paper Excellence
- Eneva
- Ambev
- Vinci Concessions e Vinci Highways
- Btg Pactual
- Andrade Gutierrez
- Brasil Plural (Grupo Genial)
- Concessionária Porto Novo S.A.
- QUALICORP S.A.
- Banco Safra
- Algar Telecom S.A.
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