The arbitration team at Justen, Pereira, Oliveira & Talamini Advogados is regularly involved in both domestic and international arbitrations, with a strong emphasis on public law matters, including concessions, government contracts, and infrastructure-related disputes. The practice is led by Cesar Pereira in São Paulo and Eduardo Talamini in Paraná; Pereira is especially active in the energy and construction sectors, while Talamini excels in mandates relating to public procurement. Rafael Wallbach Schwind is another key practitioner, particularly noted for his work in public infrastructure disputes.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is extremely qualified in the area of ​​arbitration, masters all procedures and integrates the parties involved in the process very well, from the client to the technical assistants, organising and directing the topic in order to build a clear and objective thesis.’

  • ‘Cesar Pereira - an excellent professional, develops good strategies and conducts discussion topics.’

  • ‘The firm has great technical quality in its area of ​​expertise.’

  • ‘The firm has highly qualified professionals with extensive experience in international arbitration. They have extensive technical knowledge, and the speed with which they respond is an exceptional feature in the Brazilian legal market.’

  • ‘Cesar Pereira is an exceptional lawyer. He is a big name in Brazil for international and highly complex arbitrations.'

  • 'Guilherme Reisdorfer is an excellent professional, with great technical knowledge and dedication to problem-solving and the pursuit of excellent results.'

  • 'Cesar Pereira is an excellent professional who develops good strategies and handles the discussion topics effectively.'

  • 'Highly skilled professionals, strategic and careful monitoring of cases.'

Key clients

  • ÁGUAS DE ITU GESTÃO EMPRESARIAL S. A. – EM RECUPERAÇÃO JUDICIAL
  • BRK AMBIENTAL PARTICIPAÇÕES S.A.
  • BRK Ambiental – Região Metropolitana Do Recife/Goiana SPE S.A.
  • CONSTRUTORA COESA S.A. – EM RECUPERAÇÃO JUDICIAL
  • FRACHT DO BRASIL LOGÍSTICA
  • JARAGUÁ EQUIPAMENTOS S. A. – EM RECUPERAÇÃO JUDICIAL

Work highlights

Represented a construction company in a R$800m arbitration against a toll road concessionaire, securing a favourable award and significantly reducing the counterparty’s damages claim.
Representing Construtora Coesa S.A. in a R$250m arbitration concerning the Northern Section of the Rodoanel road system in São Paulo, seeking compensation for overdue payments and wrongful termination.
Representing a construction company in a R$80m international commercial arbitration over a housing project dispute under Ghanaian law.

Practice head

Cesar Pereira; Eduardo Talamini

Other key lawyers

Rafael Wallbach Schwind; Felipe Scripes Wladeck; Guilherme Reisdorfer; Bruno Wontroba; Luísa Quintão; Izabela Moriggi; Edson Francisco Rocha Neto