-Arbitrator – Centro Brasileiro de Mediação e Arbitragem (CBMA), Brazil;

-Sports Arbitration course Coordinator – Centro Brasileiro de Mediação e Arbitragem (CBMA), Brazil;

-Vice-President of the 1st Disciplinary Committee of the Santa Catarina Football Sports Court, Brazil;

-Member of the Ordem dos Advogados do Brasil, Santa Catarina Section Arbitration Committee, Brazil;

-Member of the Brazilian Bar Association;

-Member of the Portuguese Bar Association;

-Master in Transnational Law (Dissertation: Sports Arbitration);

-Publisher:

— A Câmara Nacional de Resolução de Disputas da CBF: Instauração do Processo, Procedimento e Natureza das Decisões à Luz do Instituto da Arbitragem. In: Douglas Anderson Dal Monte; Rodrigo de Assis Horn. (Org.). ANUÁRIO MH 2019. 1ed. Florianópolis: Conceito Editorial, 2019, v. 1, p. 261-282

— The Arbitral Nature of the Dispute Resolution Chamber – ‘Discussion on the necessary requirements for the decisions of the FIFA Dispute Resolution Chamber to be recognized as arbitration awards’. In: MEIRIM, José Manuel (Director). REVISTA DO DIREITO DO DESPORTO. Ano II, n.º 4, Setembro-Dezembro 2020. Lisboa: AAFDL / FPF PORTUGAL FOOTBALL SCHOOL, 2020, p. 76-100

— ARBITRATION: STATUTES OF LIMITATION TO INITIATE AN ARBITRATION PROCEEDING

Discussion about the institute, legal nature and possible consequences for the expiration of the term. Revista Brasileira de Alternative Dispute Resolution – RBADR, v.2, n.4 (jul-dez).

FCIAbr. Senior Partner at Wongtschowski Kleiman Advogados. Tax advisor at Sistema B Brasil. Arbitrator at the Mediation, Conciliation and Arbitration Chamber of OAB/SP and Arbitac/PR.

Lawyer graduated from Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC), with over 15 years of experience in the energy sector, both in private practice and in-house. Holds a Master’s degree in Public Utilities Regulation from Universidad del Pacífico, specializing in regulatory matters. Further training in international commercial and investment arbitration at American University Washington College of Law and Universidad CEU San Pablo. Registered arbitrator at the AMCHAM Peru Arbitration Center and Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb) since 2021. Holds executive management qualifications from INCAE Business School and an MBA with a Latin American focus from Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez. Part-time professor at UPC, with nine consecutive years of previous university teaching experience. Also pursues acting studies.

A lawyer who graduated with the academic distinction of Magna Cum Laude from the University of Lima, holding a Master’s degree in Business Law (MDE) from Antonio de Nebrija University in Madrid (Spain, 2003–2004) and having completed postgraduate courses at the Complutense University of Madrid (Spain, 2003–2005).

Specialist in arbitration, public procurement, civil law and administrative law.

Commercial arbitrator, adjudicator, extrajudicial conciliator and international mediator.

Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators – Ciarb (2024) and Member of the Dispute Resolution Bar Foundation – DRBF (2024).

Graduate of the International Commercial Arbitration Programme at the Centre on International Commercial Arbitration, American University Washington College of Law (USA, 2023).

Has 23 years’ professional experience and holds diplomas in International Commercial Arbitration, Construction Law, Administrative Law relating to Public Procurement, Contracts with the State, New Market Law, Arbitration Law, Business Law and Business Administration.

He is fluent in English.

Diego is an Associate at the firm, specializing in arbitration, civil and commercial dispute resolution, construction law, civil procedural law, and contracts.

Before joining the firm, he was a Senior Lawyer at CDR / Consulting, a Contract Administrator at the Natividad de Chinchero Consortium, and an Associate at the law firms Campos / Arbitration and Infrastructure and DLA Piper.

Graduate and Master’s student in International Law at the University of São Paulo (USP – Largo de São Francisco), serving as Coordinator of the STRATEGIC CORPORATE and INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY practice areas. Possesses practical experience and specialized training in representing clients in complex disputes, both in arbitration and in court proceedings. Work in STRATEGIC CORPORATE LAW focuses on functional governance and the development of efficient, innovative strategies for corporate structuring. Specific experience in INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY includes expertise in programming and cloud computing tools. Also advises clients in the electricity sector on projects involving the free energy market and reserve energy market.

In the field of legal practice, Dr. di Salvo is a professional with over ten years of experience in managing contract negotiations and resolving infrastructure disputes.
Specializing in projects across transportation, energy, sanitation, and pulp and paper sectors, her expertise encompasses both national and cross-border projects. She holds both a Doctorate and a Master's degree in Administrative Law from the University of São Paulo. She has practiced law at prestigious law firms in Brazil, such as Pinheiro Neto Advogados and Veirano Advogados.

Legal professional with experience since 2014 in infrastructure, public and private works, contract administration and alternative dispute resolution, particularly arbitration. Experience includes construction arbitration under FIDIC contracts involving a USD 30 million disruption claim, with over 85% of the amount awarded. Since 2018, management of 300+ arbitrations and Dispute Boards. Since 2025, Head of the Dispute Board Area at the CCL Arbitration Center. Currently pursuing a Master’s in Public Utilities Regulation and Infrastructure Management.

Senior professional with extensive experience in operational and strategic roles across power and utilities, heavy construction, infrastructure, metro and railway projects, and the service industry, in multicultural and cross-functional environments.

Experienced team builder and mentor, committed to fostering professional development, effective communication, collaborative relationships, and ethical work environments. Strong focus on team performance, organizational objectives, and client satisfaction.

Lawyer, Partner at Marcato Advogados; Master’s in Civil Procedural Law from USP; Specialist in Arbitration from FGV; Continuing Education in Dispute Mediation at Harvard University; Fellow of CIArb; Counselor of AASP – Associação dos Advogados de São Paulo; Member of CBAr and its legislation, mediation, and equity committees; Acting as Arbitrator, including being listed as an arbitrator in various institutions (CAM-CCBC, Amcham, CAMARB, FGV, CAMAGRO, CMA-IE, CAMCA-OAB, and CAESP).

Product and project management; Portfolio management; Change Management; resilience management; Process management and innovation.

Ignacio Palacios is an Engineer, Chartered Quantity Surveyor, and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. He is part of the prestigious FIDIC list of adjudicators and is accredited as an official FIDIC trainer. He has worked in Latin America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, with a focus on Dispute Boards, advisory services for multilateral banks, and international training. He has participated in the drafting of Ecuador’s national law for the implementation of Dispute Boards and in the creation of Dispute Board clauses for PPP contracts. Ignacio has chaired Dispute Boards in landmark projects over 6 countries.

Lecturer in Private International Law at the State University of Rio de Janeiro and lecturer in International Law at the Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro, with extensive experience in research and publications on topics relating to international economic law and international transactions. During his academic career, he has held academic administrative posts and contributed to teaching, research and innovation at other institutions. He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and has been nominated for the European Commission’s list of arbitrators for commercial dispute resolution proceedings within the European Union. Lawyer.

Dr. Verissimo is a Tenured Professor of Law at the University of São Paulo (Department of Public Law) since 2010. He is a former Commissioner at the Brazilian Antitrust Authority (CADE) (2011-2013) and a former member of the senior management at the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) (2009-2011). Verissimo has a Bachelor of Laws, a Master of Laws, and a Doctor in Law degrees issued by the University of São Paulo, and was a Visiting scholar at Yale University. He has more than 25 years of experience in corporate, public and competition law, with a particular focus on disputes. Dr. Verissimo is an arbitrator in Brazil and a Ciarb Member, and his main areas of experience include project finance disputes, regulatory disputes, M&A disputes, and competition law disputes.

Master’s degree in business law. With over 19 years’ experience in civil litigation relating to property and commercial matters, as well as arbitration.

Counsel in the Arbitration and Litigation practices, with over 14 years of professional experience, specializing in negotiation and client advisory across various industries in domestic and international arbitration proceedings, as well as complex judicial litigation involving civil, commercial, administrative, and regulatory matters.

In addition to legal practice, Angela is a university lecturer and an arbitrator listed with the rosters of leading arbitration centers in Peru. Postgraduate studies include international arbitration and public utilities and infrastructure regulation. Professional experience has been recognized by leading legal rankings, including Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500, and the Women in Business Law Awards.

Arbitrator. Mediator. Adjunct Professor at Straus Institute/Pepperdine University. Master and Doctor of Laws (Ph.D). Founding Partner at Gevaerd & Associates. Senior Research Advisor at South Ural University (Russia).

As a Founding Partner of Verena Ventures, advises companies and investors on Corporate Governance, Strategy, M&A, IPO, and doing business in Brazil. In this role, he helps clients navigate the complexities and opportunities of the Brazilian market, delivering value-added solutions and insights.

Mr Putz also serves as Board Member (Non Executive Director) and Audit Committee Member in Corporations and nonprofit organizations, having obtained certification by IBGC as Experienced Board Member (CCA+) and Experienced Audit Committee Member (CoCoaud+), and IMD Board Diploma.

His background as a CEO and CFO of large companies in various industries, such as infrastructure, steel and mining, telecom, consumer goods, energy and industrial products, has given him a broad and deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the Brazilian business environment.
He has also completed several executive education programs at prestigious institutions, such as Harvard, IMD, Tsinghua, Wharton, and IESE.

Napoleão Casado Filho, current Vice-President of CIArb Brazil Branch, is a member of the Approved Faculty List of the London Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and Professor of Arbitration and International Commercial Law at the Post-graduation of the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (PUC/SP) and university Center of Joao Pessoa (UNIPE).

He has a Master and PhD degrees in International Economic Relations Law at PUC/SP and Post-doctorate at Université Paris II – Pantheon-Sorbonne – Société de Législation Comparée. Experienced arbitrator in proceedings under various institutional rules, he is the Managing Partner at Clasen, Caribé & Casado Filho Sociedade de Advogados, and is a skilled Counsel in international and national arbitration proceedings and in litigation on national courts.

Judge at São Paulo Corporate and Arbitration Court. LLM at PennState University (EUA) focus on international commercial arbitration and ADR. She has been a judge since 2000. Member of International Arbitral Women , member of DRBF, SCL-North America Construction Law

Lawyer specialising in dispute resolution, Senior Associate at Muriel Advogados.

Founding partner of the firm. Qualified as a lawyer from the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru and holds a Master’s degree in International Commercial Law (LLM) from King’s College London. Arbitrator at the arbitration centres of the Lima Chamber of Commerce, AmCham-Peru and the Belgian and Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Peru. International expert in ICSID arbitration. Member of the Spanish Arbitration Club and The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Ciarb). He specialises in the areas of arbitration, contracts, civil law, company law and mergers and acquisitions. He has extensive experience in structuring and designing particularly complex contractual transactions, as well as in devising and managing legal strategies in commercial and corporate disputes. He is the author of various articles in specialist journals in Peru and abroad. Has also previously lectured at the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru and the Peruvian University of Applied Sciences.

Advogado inscrito no NY Bar, Counsel de Cleary Gottlieb em São Paulo. LLM pela University of California, Berkeley. Bacharel pela Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais. Foi Vice-Diretor de Comunicações do Ciarb Brazil Branch (2024-2026). Fellow do Ciarb.

Lawyer graduated from Universidad San Martín de Porres, arbitrator and partner at Montezuma Abogados. He acts as an arbitrator in ad hoc proceedings and before various arbitration centres in Peru, including the Lima Chamber of Commerce, AMCHAM, OSCE, CAPECO, the College of Engineers of Peru and the Lima Bar Association. He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) in London and a candidate for FellowCIArb. He is also included on the list of arbitrators of the Arbitration Court of the Madrid Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the American International Commercial Arbitration Court (AICAC). He is a lecturer in Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution and coaches university teams participating in international arbitration competitions.

Sócio responsável pela condução da área de arbitragens e mediação, bem como pela área de contencioso judicial estratégico, além de prestar consultoria cível, comercial, empresarial e contratual. Também atua como árbitro em arbitragens domésticas e internacionais, e como mediador em procedimentos de mediação. É reconhecido, ainda, por sua atuação em processos concursais como falência, recuperação judicial e extrajudicial de empresas.

Alessandro is a lawyer and arbitrator specialising in national and international arbitration, with experience in commercial and public procurement disputes. He holds a Master’s degree in Procedural Law from Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP) and postgraduate studies in International Arbitration and Investments. He also acts as an arbitrator before major arbitration centres in Peru and is a lecturer in Procedural Law at PUCP.

Christine Santini is a mediator, arbitrator and legal consultant, with a vast experience in civil and public law as a judge, both in 1st and 2nd instances, at São Paulo Court of Justice (1987/2021). She is a JD from University of São Paulo and holds an Executive MBA in Law (Management and Business Law) from Fundação Getúlio Vargas. She is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, member of the Brazilian Arbitration Committee (CBAr), Silicon Valley Arbitration and Mediation Center, DRBF-Dispute Resolution Board Foundation and IBDiC-Brazilian Institute of Construction Law.

Lawyer and Arbitrator based in São Paulo.

Eduardo has extensive experience with national and international matters related to different sectors, such as the financial market, agribusiness, life sciences, civil construction, automotive industry among others.

Eduardo is a Ph.D candidate and holds a LL.M in International Law at PUC/SP, where he also obtained his Postgraduation Degree in Administrative Law. He holds a LL.M in International Commercial Law from University College London-UCL. He is a professor of Postgraduate courses in Arbitration and International Law at COGEAE-PUC/SP. He coordinates the Group of Studies in International Commercial Law at PUC/SP.

Lawyer with an LL.M. from Harvard Law School and over 20 years of academic experience. Extensive expertise in energy regulation, public law, infrastructure, public-private partnerships, telecommunications, and domestic and international arbitration.

Former Director of PeruPetro and Director of the Master’s Programme in Economic Administrative Law at Universidad del Pacífico. Experienced arbitrator and legal expert in ICSID proceedings, with appointments in over 30 domestic and international arbitrations.

Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb), member of the AMCHAM-Peru International Arbitration Court, and delegate to the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR.

Lawyer and Professor

Private equity and venture capital investor and advisor. Board director. Engineer, Lawyer. Technology, corporate finance, complex shareholder disputes.

Legal professional with an Executive Master’s in General Counsel: Strategy and Leadership from Sciences Po and a Master’s in Litigation, Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution from Université Paris II Panthéon-Assas. Postgraduate qualifications in Business and Economic Law from Fundação Getúlio Vargas and Tax Law from Universidade Estácio de Sá. President of CAMARC and member of CFA, CBAr, CCI France-Brésil, CCBF, IAB, OAP and OAB/RJ.

Judicial Mediator (TJSP – Court of Justice of the State of São Paulo) and Extrajudicial Mediator at some of Brazil’s leading chambers. Certified by the IMI – International Mediation Institute, the ICFML – Institute for the Certification and Training of Portuguese-speaking Mediators, and ODR Foundations Training. Facilitator. Arbitrator. Fellow of CIArb – Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (United Kingdom). Lawyer. Lecturer on undergraduate and postgraduate law courses. Author of legal books and articles. Master’s and Doctorate in Procedural Law from USP – University of São Paulo. Trained in mediation by Mediaras Mediaciones Privadas (ARG) and Algi Mediação. Trained in Negotiation by FGV – Fundação Getúlio Vargas. Specialist in Mediation of Complex Conflicts and in Negotiation through the PON – Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School (USA). Trained and certified in Dispute Board by the DRBF – Dispute Resolution Board Foundation (USA). Member of the AASP – São Paulo Bar Association; the ABDEM – Brazilian Association of Energy and Environmental Law; the CBAr – Brazilian Arbitration Committee; the CEAPRO – Centre for Advanced Studies in Procedural Law; the DRBF – Dispute Resolution Board Foundation; the IASP – São Paulo Lawyers’ Institute; the IBDP – Brazilian Institute of Procedural Law; INSOL International; and the TMA – Turnaround Management Association Brazil. Full Member of the Consensual Solutions Committee of the OAB/SP – São Paulo Section of the Brazilian Bar Association.

Julia Basto Fleichman is a partner at FCDG Advogados, specializing in domestic and internationalarbitration and complex commercial litigation. Her practice focuses on corporate and M&A disputes,construction, commercial contracts, and succession matters. She also has experience in mediation andcomplex negotiations. Julia holds an LL.M. from Harvard Law School, where she was awarded a full merit-based scholarship as a Lemann Fellow, and a law degree from Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV Direito Rio).

Lawyer graduated in Law from UFRJ, with a postgraduate degree in Civil Procedure from Instituto Romeu Bacelar, an LL.M. in International Trade Law from the University of Turin, Italy, and a master’s and PhD in Economic Law from PUCPR. State Attorney for Paraná, professor at PUCPR, Coordinator of the PUCPR Arbitration Center, and Coordinator of the postgraduate program in Corporate Law and Business Contracts at PUCPR. Vice-President of the Arbitration Commission of OAB Paraná for the 2022–2024 and 2025–2027 terms, Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb), and member of the Brazilian Arbitration Committee (CBAr).

Arbitrator and legal consultant with a large experience in the public sector. JD from Universidade de São Paulo and holds an LLM degree from the University of Chicago. Former Vice Chair of the Legal Department of the State of São Paulo,  she has occupied various high-profile positions across practice areas including Infrastructure, Public-Private Partnerships, Concessions, Arbitration, Corporate, and Finance & Tax. Founding partner of Cristina Mastrobuono Advogados. Acts as arbitrator in proceedings related to the infrastructure sector and coordinates the Infrawomen Brazil Mediation and Arbitration Committee. Former Chair of Ciarb Brazil Branch (2024-2026).

His experience includes stints at foreign offices, having worked in arbitrations based in several jurisdictions and administered by the largest global dispute resolution centers. He was also Secretary General of the Ciesp / Fiesp Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration Chamber.

Experienced Principal with a demonstrated history of working in the legal services industry. Strong education professional skilled in International Law, Legal Assistance, Legal Research, Foreign Investment, and Joint Ventures.

Bruno Wontroba has been a Ciarb member (Associate) since 2022. He works as lawyer at Justen, Pereira, Oliveira & Talamini, based on Curitiba, São Paulo and Brasília. He joined the firm as a student intern in 2013, becoming a lawyer in 2016. His main area of academic expertise is civil procedural law. Bruno Wontroba is graduated in law from the Federal University of Paraná (2015) and holds a master degree in Civil Procedure Law from the same institution (2019), writing a thesis on procedural contracts. Also, he has been a member of the Brazil Infrastructure Institute since 2016.

Brazilian-qualified lawyer with 20 years of experience in domestic and international arbitration, specializing in commercial disputes and cross-border proceedings. She has a solid academic background, including a Ph.D. in International Law (University of São Paulo, Brazil), a Master’s degree (Université Paris II Panthéon-Assas, France), and an LL.M. in Common Law (York University, Canada). She currently works as an independent arbitrator.

Graduado em Direito pela PUC-MG; mestrado pela Loyola Law  School, Los Angeles/US; FCIArb Fellow Chartered Institute of Arbitrators; Prof. Assistente Direito Comercial PUC-SP; especialização em Gestão Executiva pela FDC/Kellogg School of Management, Chicago/US; especialização em Gestão Avançada pela FDC/INSEAD, Fontainebleau/FR; especialização em Desenvolvimento de Dirigentes PAEX – FDC; Programa de Desenvolvimento de Conselheiros – FDC

Lawyer at Laudelino Advogados, specialising in advisory work and arbitration in the areas of commercial contracts, company law and M&A, infrastructure, energy and oil & gas.

Lawyer with 20+ years of experience in Construction Law and Arbitration. Founding Partner of Campos / Arbitraje e Infraestructura (CAI) in Peru and Master’s graduate of New York University (NYU). Former President of the Peruvian Society of Construction Law and professor at Universidad del Pacífico and Gerens Graduate School. Arbitrator listed by CCL, AMCHAM Peru and PUCP. Experience in major infrastructure projects and 200+ domestic and international construction arbitrations.

Graduada pela Universidade Estadual Paulista – UNESP; pós-graduada em Direito Processual Civil pela PUC-SP; Master em Liderança e Gestão de Pessoas pela FGV-SP; Mestranda em Direito dos Negócios pela FGV Direito-SP; membro da Associação Internacional de Direito de Seguros-AIDA; ouvidora certificada pela Associação Brasileira de Ouvidores; Certificação no curso de Compliance e Controles Internos pela Saint-Paul Escola da Negócios.

Advogada especializada em arbitragem. Membro do Comitê do YMG Ciarb Brazil Branch. Coadministradora do MN PUC-SP, grupo de estudos voltado para mediação e negociação. Graduada em Direito pela PUC-SP.