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Pedro Paulo Salles Cristofaro is a professor of Economic Law at PUC-Rio and of graduate courses at the Institute of Law of PUC-Rio, OAB/RJ, and CPA – Curso Prático de Arbitragem (Practical Course in Arbitration). He was Litigation and Arbitration Officer and is a member of IBRAC's Board. He is the coordinator of CESA's Competition Committee. CBMA's Vice-President of Mining and member of OAB/RJ's Competition Commission. He worked as lawyer and/or as arbitrator in arbitrations administered by the FGV Chamber, CBMA, CIESP/FIESP, CAM-CCBC, and CCI.

Education

  • Master of International Trade Law from Université Paris Nanterre (University of Paris X – Nanterre)
  • Bachelor of Laws from Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro

Acknowledgements

  • 2025
  • Leaders Legue - ‘‘Transactions and Deals’’ - Pedro Paulo Salles Cristofaro recognized as ‘Excellent’ in Corporate/M&A: Regulatory & Opinions
  • Best Lawyers - 15th edition - Pedro Paulo Salles Cristofaro recognized in Mediation and Arbitration
  • Best Lawyers - 15th edition - Pedro Paulo Salles Cristofaro recognized in Competition and Antitrust
  • Best Lawyers - 15ª edition - Pedro Paulo Salles Cristofaro recognized as 'Lawyer of the Year' in Competition/Antitruste
  • Best Lawyers - 15th edition - Pedro Paulo Salles Cristofaro recognized in 'International Arbitration'
  • 2024
  • Leaders Legue - Transactions and Deals - Pedro Paulo Salles Cristofaro recognized as “Excellent" in Corporate: Regulatory and Opinions
  • Leaders League - "Dispute Resolution" - Pedro Paulo Salles Cristofaro recognized in Civil & Commercial Litigation.
  • Leaders League - "Dispute Resolution" - Pedro Paulo Salles Cristofaro recognized in Arbitration
  • Best Lawyers – 14th Edition – Pedro Paulo Salles Cristofaro recognized in Arbitration and Mediation
  • Best Lawyers – 14th Edition – Pedro Paulo Salles Cristofaro recognized in Competition and Antitrust
  • Best Lawyers – 14th Edition – Pedro Paulo Salles Cristofaro recognized in International Arbitration
  • 2023
  • Best Lawyers – 13th Edition – The Best Lawyer – Pedro Paulo Salles Cristofaro recognized in Competition and Antitrust: in the State of Rio de Janeiro
  • Leaders Legue – "Dispute Resolution" - Pedro Paulo Salles Cristofaro recognized in Civil & Commercial Litigation
  • Leaders Legue – "Dispute Resolution" - Pedro Paulo Salles Cristofaro recognized in Arbitration
  • 2022
  • Leaders League – "Dispute Resolution" Pedro Paulo Salles Cristofaro recognized in Civil & Commercial Litigation
  • 2021
  • Latin Lawyer – Who´s Who Legal Guide – Pedro Paulo Salles Cristofaro recognized in Commercial Litigation
  • Best Lawyers – Global Business Edition – Pedro Paulo Salles Cristofaro recognized in Arbitration and Mediation
  • Best Lawyers – Global Business Edition – Pedro Paulo Salles Cristofaro recognized in Competition and Antitrust
  • Best Lawyers – 12th Edition – The Best Lawyer – Pedro Paulo Salles Cristofaro recognized in Arbitration and Mediation
  • Best Lawyers – 12th Edition – The Best Lawyer – Pedro Paulo Salles Cristofaro recognized in Competition and Antitrust
  • Best Lawyers – 12th Edition – The Best Lawyer – Pedro Paulo Salles Cristofaro recognized in International Arbitration
  • 2020
  • Best Lawyers – Global Business Edition – Pedro Paulo Salles Cristofaro recognized in Arbitration and Mediation
  • Best Lawyers – Global Business Edition – Pedro Paulo Salles Cristofaro recognized in Competition and Antitrust
  • Best Lawyers – 11th Edition – The Best Lawyer – Pedro Paulo Salles Cristofaro recognized in Arbitration and Mediation
  • Best Lawyers – 11th Edition – The Best Lawyer – Pedro Paulo Salles Cristofaro recognized in Competition and Antitrust
  • Best Lawyers – 11th Edition – The Best Lawyer – Pedro Paulo Salles Cristofaro recognized in International Arbitration
  • 2019
  • Latin Lawyer – Who's Who Legal Guide – Pedro Paulo Salles Cristofaro recognized in Commercial Litigation
  • Best Lawyers – Lawyer of the Year Guide – Pedro Paulo Salles Cristofaro recognized in Arbitration and Mediation; in the State of Rio de Janeiro
  • Best Lawyers – Global – Pedro Paulo Salles Cristofaro recognized in Competition and Antitrust