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Biography

João is a Brazilian-qualified lawyer, holding a bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B) from the Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP), and is a current candidate for the MIDS LL.M. in International Dispute Settlement (MIDS).

Prior to joining MIDS, João worked for almost five years in one of the largest full-service law firms in Brazil, first as a trainee - with a brief period in an affiliated law firm in Bogotá, Colombia, and then as an associate in the firm’s litigation and dispute resolution team.

João has acted in preventive and pre-litigation operations, such as advising international investors about distressed assets and remedies for credit recovery, as well as in court and arbitration proceedings before Brazilian tribunals and arbitration institutions. His experience comprises a wide range of matters, including M&A, Bankruptcy & Restructuring, Insurance and Reinsurance, Civil and Contractual Liability, and Corporate and Regulatory disputes.

Nationality

Brazil

Working languages

English
Portuguese

Other languages

Spanish

Location

Areas of Expertise

Contract Law
International Arbitration
Private International Law
International Law
Commercial Litigation

Bar information

São Paulo, Brazil - 2020

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