International Arbitration - Brazil
What the Team is Known For
King & Spalding LLP benefits from a first-class team advising clients on the full spectrum of international arbitration. The firm is renowned for its expertise in M&A disputes and matters resulting from criminal and regulatory investigations. The team is frequently retained to represent key clients from the banking, health, aviation and pharmaceutical sectors in high-value and sophisticated matters. Its know-how in highly sensitive Brazil-related arbitration cases is widely recognised by market participants.
Strengths
"King & Spalding has a very strong and hard-working team with remarkable experience in international arbitration. They are well prepared to solve complex disputes."
"King & Spalding has handled important cases and is a strong point of reference in Brazil and Latin America."
"We had great a experience when working with King & Spalding."
Notable Practitioners
Henry 'Harry' Guy Burnett is particularly noted for his track record in Brazil-related cases and for his fluency in Portuguese. He is well regarded for his seniority, his ability to deal with sophisticated international arbitration proceedings and his longstanding dedication to the Brazilian market. "He is very strategic, has a good network and knows the arbiters. Henry has a lot of experience in dealing with cases in Brazil, and he speaks perfect Portuguese." "He is indeed a top-tier lawyer. Harry is a leading figure in international trade in Brazil." "Henry's client service and general level of service is very strong. He is a leader and very experienced."
Brazilian lawyer Érica Franzetti is much admired by the market for her sound track record and expertise advising international clients in Brazil on complex demands, including sophisticated M&A-related arbitration cases, counsel on claiming damages and the chairing of arbitral tribunals. "Érica is a great team worker and is a very dedicated lawyer." "She is a great coordinator of the process and a reference in arbitration. Érica did all the interactions and is highly technical." "Érica is very active in Brazilian cases involving international arbitration."
Associate-to-watch Marcio Vasconcellos is an active practitioner acting in Brazil and New York. Vasconcellos is experienced in assisting clients with big-ticket M&A arbitrational disputes and commercial claims. "Marcio is a highly intelligent lawyer who has in-depth technical knowledge in Brazil and the USA because he has many years of experience working in both jurisdictions." "He is a rising star. Marcio's work in international arbitration is highly impressive." "I am a big fan of Marcio. He is a Brazilian lawyer who is very active, an entrepreneur and a hard worker. Certainly a promising lawyer."