Building Better Arbitrations: A Collaborative Forum for In-House Counsel and Arbitration Stakeholders, Presented by CPR's Brazilian Advisory Board

A special presentation by CPR’s Brazilian Advisory Board for São Paulo Arbitration Week, which includes a cocktail networking reception sponsored by White & Case LLP. CPR Institute expresses gratitude to our host sponsor, White & Case and our sponsor Alvarez & Marsal for their generous support!

This is an in-person program that will be conducted in English and Portuguese; advance registration is required for attendance.

Thursday, October 22, 2026
5:45 PM – 7:45 PM (BRT) Program
7:45 PM – 9:00 PM (BRT) Evening reception at White & Case’s garden

Hosted by CPR member firm, White & Case LLP, Av. Brig. Faria Lima, 3.555 – 7° Andar, São Paulo, Brazil

* White & Case will provide FREE parking at their building, with ticket validation at reception.

Building Better Arbitrations: A Collaborative Forum for In-House Counsel and Arbitration Stakeholders
Featuring perspectives from in-house counsel, arbitrators, experts, and external counsel, this interactive forum will explore practical strategies for improving arbitration efficiency and help shape CPR’s forthcoming In-House Counsel Guide for Efficient Arbitrations.

Program Description
CPR was founded by corporate counsel who believed that dispute resolution works best when shaped by the needs of its users. Today, in-house counsel continue to play a central role in driving innovation and improvement across the arbitration process.

This interactive forum will place in-house counsel at the center of the conversation, bringing together corporate users, arbitrators, experts, and practitioners to share perspectives on what makes arbitration truly efficient. Through a facilitated discussion and active audience participation, attendees will explore practical solutions, identify best practices, and contribute ideas for improving arbitral proceedings in Brazil and internationally.

The insights generated during this session will help shape CPR’s forthcoming In-House Counsel Guide for Efficient Arbitrations, creating a practical resource built on the collective experience of the businesses and professionals who use arbitration every day.

Speakers

CPR Institute:
Knar Nahikian, CPR Institute

CPR Institute’s Brazilian Advisory Board:
Michelle Grando, White & Case
André Cavalcanti, Shell Brasil

In-House Counsel:
Alexandra Frigotto, ArcelorMittal Brasil
Marcelo Cunha, Suzano

External Counsel:
Arthur Gonzalez Cronemberger Parente, Mattos Filho
Gisela Ferreira Mation, Machado Mayer

Experts:
Leonardo Florencio, Alavarez & Marsal
Simon Braithwaite, Vertex

Arbitrators:
Jose Emilio Nunes Pinto, Independent Arbitrator
Flavia Foz Mange, Independent Arbitrator

COCKTAIL RECEPTION

Meet CPR’s Brazilian Advisory Board!

Join us after the program for a full cocktail reception to continue the conversation in White & Case’s garden.

• Connect with the speakers and fellow attendees
• Meet CPR’s Brazilian Advisory Board members
• Learn more about CPR Institute’s global mission and its important initiatives in Brazil

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CPR IN BRAZIL

CPR Institute’s presence in Brazil dates to 2011, with the launch of an initiative to promote the use of commercial mediation here. Thanks to grants from global corporations, CPR developed a strong collaborative network with Brazilian ADR providers, bar associations and other professional organizations, as well as the Brazilian Judiciary. CPR also translated key material into Portuguese, including rules, protocols, training materials and success stories.

Today, CPR carries out its mission in Brazil with the help of its Brazilian Advisory Board, a body of experts composed of CPR members with connections to Brazil. CPR and its Brazilian Advisory Board regularly organize trainings and educational programs for corporate counsel, business associations, private lawyers and judges on the benefits of using ADR.

Since 2013, CPR has organized annual conferences on ADR in different parts of Brazil, including São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte and Curitiba. They also support the CPR International Mediation Competition, held annually in São Paulo, which attracts participants from around the world to compete in Brazil.

To fulfill its mission, CPR regularly produces materials and resources, including manuals and guides and with the assistance of the Brazilian Advisory Board, such as:

• The Corporate Counsel Practical Guide for Arbitration in Brazil (available to the public as a digital download) inspired by the CPR Corporate Counsel Manual for Cross-Border Dispute Resolution and with the purpose of providing in-house counsel with the resources they need to navigate through the key opportunities and challenges involved in arbitration proceedings.
• The Brazil Mediation & ADR Guide, providing a practical overview of ADR in Brazil.

To learn more about CPR’s activities in Brazil, including further information about the Brazilian Advisory Board, visit our page here: https://www.cpradr.org/brazilian-advisory-board