International Arbitration - Brazil
What the Team is Known For
London firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is a major player when it comes to Brazil-related international arbitration. Its team is experienced and dedicated, as noted by market sources, who also commend the firm's Portuguese language capabilities in addition to its high-level know-how of arbitration proceedings.
Strengths
"Freshfields stands out for its high technical quality and ability to adapt, as it is highly flexible."
"They have been working in international arbitration in Brazil for a long time."
"Freshfields bring great insights to our cases due to their track record. They are experts in international arbitration."
Notable Practitioners
Nigel Blackaby KC co-heads Freshfields' arbitration and Latin American practices. His dedication to Brazil-related disputes and fluency in Portuguese are highly admired by market sources. "Nigel is a very well-known lawyer who has a very successful career." "Nigel speaks many languages, including Portuguese. He is a pleasant lawyer and is super-focused on Brazil." "Nigel is an extraordinary senior lawyer and a star litigator."
Associate-to-watch Matheus Bastos Oliveira joins the international arbitration rankings after an active performance assisting big-ticket arbitrations. "Matheus is a promising young Brazilian associate. He has caught my attention and is super-helpful with the cases." "Matheus Bastos combines international arbitration experience with knowledge of Brazilian law and is outstanding."