Arbitrator's Impartiality and independence

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The Brazilian Superior Court of Justice (“STJ”) recently issued a decision that may significantly influence the legal treatment of third-party funding in Brazil. In essence, this ruling not only…

It is undisputed that arbitration depends on the trust placed by the parties in the arbitrators. The Brazilian Arbitration Act (the “BAA”) reaffirms this principle when it provides that an individual…