Latin America - Brazil

Wald, Antunes, Vita e Blattner Advogados

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Wald, Antunes, Vita e Blattner Advogados brings together a team of specialised lawyers who serve as counsel and arbitrators in domestic and international arbitration proceedings, most notably cases in the infrastructure and engineering sectors. The firm is also regularly instructed by clients in court cases related to arbitration, including the execution of arbitral sentences and the enforcement of foreign arbitral awards. Arnoldo Wald stands out for his ‘wide and deep knowledge’ of dispute resolution. Arnoldo Wald Filho focuses on arbitration and mediation, which are also notable areas of practice for Riccardo Giuliano Figueira Torre. Other key names in the team include Mariana Tavares Antunes and Marina Gaensly Blattner.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Strategic vision and competence of the lawyers set the firm apart.'

  • ‘The team is committed and has good legal knowledge in the area of arbitration, providing quality advice to its clients.’

  • ‘The team is focused on achieving the results desired by the clients.’

  • ‘The wide and deep knowledge of Professor Arnoldo Wald set the firm apart. The arbitration team makes great use of this knowledge, in addition to having highly qualified professionals. They have a deep understanding of both substantive and procedural law, which gives their clients great security.’

  • 'Professor Arnoldo Wald is the greatest living lawyer in Brazil.'

Key clients

  • CODESP – Companhia DOCAS do Estado de São Paulo
  • Petra Energia
  • Concessionária de Rodovia Sul-Matogrossense

Work highlights

  • Acted for CODESP in an arbitration against Libra Group.
  • Representing Petra Energia in arbitration proceedings against the National Oil Agency involving concession agreements.