International Arbitration
Global Guide 2024 : Brazil
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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 demands. Its know-how in highly sensitive Brazil-related arbitration cases is widely recognised by market participants.
Strengths
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"The team are very committed and always deliver an excellent job at the expected deadline."
"This is a firm that in the last ten years has made a successful structuring effort to assist clients in Latin America."
"They have a tradition of acting in Brazil and have professionals who speak Portuguese."
"The team are very committed and always deliver an excellent job at the expected deadline."
"This is a firm that in the last ten years has made a successful structuring effort to assist clients in Latin America."
"They have a tradition of acting in Brazil and have professionals who speak Portuguese."
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.
"Extremely sophisticated professional."
"He is a proficient and seasoned lawyer, and his ability to comprehend the Latin American culture and legal system, particularly in Brazil, streamlines every process."
"Harry is more than a great and competent lawyer; he has the ability to combine different areas to provide the best result for the client."
"He is impressive in all senses. His capacity to build the best team for each case is incredible."
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 star. She has deep knowledge of the US and Brazilian markets."
"She knows the market and the legislation very well."
"Érica was very impressive in handling a complex case."
Associate-to-watch Marcio Vasconcellos joins the rankings after an active performance in Brazil and New York. Vasconcellos is experienced in assisting clients with big-ticket M&A arbitrational disputes and commercial claims.
"Marcio is extremely competent and committed."
Ranked Lawyers at
King & Spalding LLP
Brazil