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Provided by Alexandre Sales Cabral Arlota
Infrastructure & Energy; Contracts & Project Development; Energy Transition; Oil & Gas
Alexandre is a specialist in greenfield and brownfield projects, as well as related transactions for all infrastructure sectors, including, construction, energy, oil and gas, shipping, logistics (airports, highways, railways, ports and urban mobility), sanitation, mining and steel.
A former international associate at Milbank LLP in London, during the span of his career Alexandre has participated in several prominent infrastructure transactions in emerging markets and various deals of the year across different industries, including in Latin America, Caribbean, Africa, and the Middle East.
Alexandre is a member of several associations, such as the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), International Society of Construction Law (SCL), Brazilian Association of Infrastructure and Industry (ABDIB) and Brazilian Institute of Construction Law (IBDIC).
He was also a professor at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) and the State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ). Currently, Alexandre is a guest professor and coordinator for courses at other renowned universities, collaborating frequently with international publications. He has authored numerous books and more than thirty academic publications that have been cited in court and regulatory agency decisions.
Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ)
Bachelor of Laws
Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ)
Master of International Law
Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ)
PhD in International Law
University of Oklahoma, USA
Former Visiting Doctoral Researcher
University of Dundee, UK
Former Visiting Doctoral Researcher
Provided by Chambers
Alexandre Sales Cabral Arlota joins the rankings this year after an active performance leading high-value construction projects, especially regarding the negotiation of O&M and EPC contracts.
Provided by Chambers
"Alexandre's experience in construction, EPC and other project-related contracts is unparalleled. He is skilled in anticipating all potential hurdles in a transaction and building it in concise, clear and robust contractual language. He is also a fierce and very commercially aware negotiator. He is our go-to lawyer for project development."
"Alexandre is one of my go-to partners at Mattos Filho - he knows a lot about the construction business and is a great adviser."
"Alexandre's experience in construction, EPC and other project-related contracts is unparalleled. He is skilled in anticipating all potential hurdles in a transaction and building it in concise, clear and robust contractual language. He is also a fierce and very commercially aware negotiator. He is our go-to lawyer for project development."
"Alexandre is one of my go-to partners at Mattos Filho - he knows a lot about the construction business and is a great adviser."
