The second day of the 24th International Arbitration Conference, hosted by the Brazilian Arbitration Committee — CBAr, took place on September 18th, 2025. Three main panels were held under the theme…
From 17 to 19 September 2025, the Brazilian Arbitration Committee—CBAr held its 24th International Arbitration Conference (“24th CBAr IAC”) in Rio de Janeiro. In light of the growing debate over…
After the Brazilian Superior Court held that arbitrators—not courts—shall hear requests for early production of evidence in non-urgent claims covered by an arbitration agreement, several leading…
In a recent decision, the Brazilian Superior Court of Justice ("STJ") reaffirmed its pro-enforcement stance toward foreign arbitral awards by granting recognition to two awards rendered in the United…
May parties contractually dissociate the forum competent to adjudicate annulment proceedings from the seat of the arbitration? In other words, may they choose one city as the arbitral seat while…
Last 13th January 2025, the Centre for Arbitration and Mediation of the Brazil Canada Chamber of Commerce (“CAM-CCBC”), the biggest and oldest arbitral institution in Brazil, announced the approval…
Latin America continues to be a hotspot for investment arbitration. In 2024, investment arbitration in Latin America saw significant activity and notable developments. In addition to seeing a steady…
In recent years, there has been a boom in international demand for Latin American commodities as well as massive foreign investment in the region, especially in the energy, mining and construction…
Brazil is internationally recognized as an arbitration-friendly jurisdiction. As a signatory to the New York Convention, its arbitration framework is modeled on UNCITRAL Model Law, and its highest…
The second day of the CAM-CCBC Arbitration Congress XI ("Congress") featured three insightful panels, each addressing critical topics in the field of arbitration. The first panel, moderated by Ms.…
