Dispute Resolution - Arbitration; Dispute Resolution - Litigation; Insolvency & Restructuring

Partner

With an extensive track record encompassing litigation and arbitration, as well as bankruptcy and restructuring, Diego Capistrano is a member of the Firm’s Dispute Resolution practice.

On top of a successful career spanning more than 15 years practicing in Brazil and the United States, Diego regularly assists and represents Brazilian and international companies from many different industry sectors, with particular emphasis on construction, insurance, logistics, mining, oil & gas, power/energy, telecommunications and transportation.

Diego developed his career in many leading Brazilian law firms, having worked as a senior associate in the Houston office of Squire Patton Boggs between 2018 and 2020. He holds a license to practice law in Texas from the State Bar of Texas since 2019.

Holding an LL.M. from the University of Houston, with a focus on International Law, Diego also holds a post-Graduation degree in Corporate Law from Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) and a post-Graduation degree in Civil Procedural Law from Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio). He obtained his Bachelor of Law degree in the same institution. During his time in the US, he also attended a specialization course on American Law at Yale University.

English and Portuguese

Brazilian Bar Association (OAB) - Rio de Janeiro State Bar of Texas

LL.M., International Law, University of Houston, 2018 Specialization course on American Law, Yale University, 2016 Post-graduation in Corporate Law, Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV-Rio), 2011 Post-graduation in Civil Procedural Law, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), 2009 LL.B., Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), 2007