AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Arbitration

Chediak Advogados represents Brazilian and foreign clients in arbitrations involving several areas of law. It is a work that comprises matters of civil law, contractual, corporate, M&A, capital markets. Moreover, it also deals with matters related to the energy and infrastructure sectors, administered by the most important arbitration chambers.

The Firm acts not only in arbitration proceedings based in Brazil, but also at the international sphere, providing counsel through the interaction with foreign firms.

Its team has significant experience in the area, either as lawyers or expert witnesses. Team members also act as referees.

  • Counsel to domestic and foreign clients in all phases of litigation
  • Assistance in initial studies and in the assessment of risks and prognoses
  • Counsel in negotiations prior to the establishment of arbitration proceedings or during the course of the arbitrations, including mediation, drafting of agreements and the necessary measures for their ratification
  • Extensive experience with arbitrations involving various topics, including corporate, contractual, M&A, capital markets, sports law, and topics related to the infrastructure and energy sectors
  • Counsel in complex and strategic litigation
  • Acting as lawyers for the parties, arbitrators, or expert witnesses (preparation of authoritative legal opinions)

Acknowledgements

  • 2024
  • Best Lawyers – 14th Edition – Pedro Paulo Salles Cristofaro Recognized in Arbitration and Mediation
  • Best Lawyers – 14th Edition – Pedro Paulo Salles Cristofaro Recognized in International Arbitration
  • 2023
  • Leadres League - Notable Practice in Arbitration
  • Leaders League - Pedro Paulo Salles Cristofaro - Recognized in Arbitration
  • 2021
  • Análise Advocacia – Most Admired Comprehensive Law Firm in Arbitration
  • Best Lawyers – 12th Edition – Pedro Paulo Salles Cristofaro Recognized in Arbitration and Mediation
  • Best Lawyers – 12th Edition – Pedro Paulo Salles Cristofaro Recognized in International Arbitration
  • 2020
  • Best Lawyers – 11th Edition – Pedro Paulo Salles Cristofaro Recognized in Arbitration and Mediation
  • Best Lawyers – Global Business Edition – Pedro Paulo Salles Cristofaro Recognized in Arbitration and Mediation
  • Best Lawyers – 11th Edition – Pedro Paulo Salles Cristofaro Recognized in International Arbitration
  • 2019
  • Análise Advocacia – Most Admired Comprehensive Law Firm in Arbitration
  • Best Lawyers – Lawyer of the Year – Pedro Paulo Salles Cristofaro Recognized in Arbitration and Mediation; in the State of Rio de Janeiro
  • 2018
  • Análise Advocacia – Most Admired Comprehensive Law Firm in Arbitration