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.…
On October 14, 2024, CAM-CCBC hosted the XI edition of its Arbitration Congress in São Paulo. As usual, the Congress kick-started the São Paulo Arbitration Week, setting in motion a week of…
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 (“…
From 1st to 3rd September 2024, the Brazilian Arbitration Committee—CBAr held its 23rd International Arbitration Conference (“23rd CBAr IAC” or “Conference”) in Brasília, Brazil’s federal capital.…
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…
Continuing the central theme of the CBAr 23rd International Arbitration Conference, focused on discussing “Arbitration and Infrastructure,” the two panels held on September 3rd, 2024 were focused on…
