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…
The future of Investor-State Dispute Settlement (“ISDS”) was a key topic of discussion at several events during London International Disputes Week (“LIDW”). Two panels, in particular, explored how…
Despite the timid growth rate estimated at 1.9%, the lowest among all global regions, the year 2024 has been pivotal for commercial arbitration in Latin America, marked by significant legislative and…
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…
On September 4, 2024, the Chamber for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration of CIESP/FIESP (the Federation of Industries of the State of São Paulo, Brazil) released a new set of arbitration rules…
In Brazilian domestic arbitrations, it is not uncommon for parties to make arguments or requests based on the Brazilian Code of Civil Procedure (“BCCP”), even though the Brazilian Arbitration Act (“…
The 23rd CBAr IAC was a resounding success. The second day of the Conference included a first Panel on the Circulation of Contractual Models and Infrastructure Arbitrations, a second Panel on…
