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About
Provided by Leonardo Canabrava
Practice Areas
Litigation, Mediation and Arbitration
Business Contracts
Career
Canabrava has an impressive track record as an arbitrator and lawyer in highly complex strategic disputes in corporate, commercial, antitrust law and in matters related to infrastructure works, acting before the most reputable arbitration chambers in Brazil and abroad.
With great experience in drawing up the most diverse types of private, international and domestic contracts, he has expertise in commercial contracts and related to infrastructure and project finance. He works predominantly in the sectors of energy, sanitation, water treatment and distribution, mining, steel, ports, logistics and civil construction.
Professional Memberships
• Brazilian Arbitration Committee (CBAr)
• Chamber of Corporate Arbitration (CAMARB)
• International Chamber of Commerce - ICC
Personal
• Doctorate degree in Administrative Law from Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
• LL.M. from Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
• BScEcon from Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais
• LL.B. from Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
Languages Spoken
Portuguese, English and French
Chambers Review
Brazil: Regions
Leonardo Canabrava is a prominent dispute resolution practitioner. He is often seen acting on litigation related to public law and transactional matters. Leonardo is also able to represent clients on arbitration mandates.
Leonardo Canabrava holds experience in dealing with M&A transactions, as well as with concession agreements, including PPPs.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Leonardo Canabrava is extremely well prepared, thinks outside the box and is very able in communicating his legal opinions to upper managers. He's aways kind, easy going and willing to help."
"Not only does he understand the legal aspects, but he also perceives the business implications of decisions, guiding us through strategic choices that align legal protection with business objectives."
"Leonardo Canabrava is extremely well prepared, thinks outside the box and is very able in communicating his legal opinions. He's always kind, easy-going and willing to help."
"Leonardo is an all-in-one professional. He offers exceptional client service, availability and technical knowledge."
"Leonardo Canabrava is extremely well prepared, thinks outside the box and is very able in communicating his legal opinions to upper managers. He's aways kind, easy going and willing to help."
"Not only does he understand the legal aspects, but he also perceives the business implications of decisions, guiding us through strategic choices that align legal protection with business objectives."
"Leonardo Canabrava is extremely well prepared, thinks outside the box and is very able in communicating his legal opinions. He's always kind, easy-going and willing to help."
"Leonardo is an all-in-one professional. He offers exceptional client service, availability and technical knowledge."