Campos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA Piper‘ arbitration practice is active in a number of domestic and international disputes in several regulated sectors, most notably oil and gas and energy. Owing to its partnership with DLA Piper, the team is proficient in complex cross-border arbitration proceedings requiring expertise in contractual and transactional conflicts. Felipe Hermanny's expertise in civil, commercial and public law disputes complements Leandro Rinaldi's experience in judicial reorganisations. João Marçal Martins acts as counsel and arbitrator in ad hoc and institutional proceedings.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'CMA has a highly qualified team of arbitration lawyers. It also stands out for its international presence through its cooperation with DLA Piper, offering clients a global reach and a cross-border vision.'
  • 'João Marçal Martins stands out as a brilliant lawyer with in-depth knowledge of arbitration and dispute resolution, capable of devising assertive and winning strategies in complex and challenging cases.'
  • 'The firm's team is very attentive to detail. They work meticulously and pay close attention to the case at hand.'
  • 'João Marçal Martins is the highlight of the firm in my opinion. A young lawyer with a meteoric career. A very versatile lawyer who can handle a case very well. He's also appearing as a very interesting arbitrator. He's already a national reference.'
  • 'Campos Mello is an excellent law firm. João Marçal Martins is a brilliant lawyer with whom I have had the opportunity to work with. On every occasion, I was able to witness his seriousness, competence and firmness.'
  • 'Concise and capable team, dealing with highly complex issues, with an outstanding track record.'
  • 'The standout is João Marçal Martins, who is a brilliant lawyer with a hands-on approach, very likeable and easy to deal with.'

Key clients

  • Marriot International
  • Pfizer, Inc.
  • Hard Rock International
  • Gemini Energy
  • Starboard Restructuring Partners
  • Technip FMC
  • Statkraft Energias Renováveis
  • Karoon
  • Carmo Energy (Cobra Group)
  • Hyatt Grand Hotel
  • Modec
  • MISC
  • SBM Offshore
  • McDermott
  • SoEnergy
  • EDP
  • Braskem
  • Maritime Consortium of Thessaloniki
  • Bunge
  • Karpowership
  • LCD Engenharia
  • Alphatec
  • Planet Payment
  • DGS Brasil

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Felipe Hermanny, Leandro Rinaldi

Other key lawyers

João Marçal Martins