14th ICC Brazilian Arbitration Day

08:30 – 09:00

Registration

09:00 – 09:20

Welcome Remarks

• Gabriella Dorlhiac, Executive Director, ICC Brazil, São Paulo
• Gabriel Costa, Associate General Counsel Global Litigation, Shell Brasil Petróleo Ltda.; Chair, Arbitration and Mediation Commission 2024-2025, ICC Brazil, Rio de Janeiro

09:20 – 10:00

Opening

• Ana Serra e Moura, Deputy Secretary General, ICC International Court of Arbitration; Deputy Director, ICC Dispute Resolution Services, Paris
• Valeria Galíndez, Partner, Galíndez Arb; Vice-President of the ICC International Court of Arbitration, São Paulo

10:00 – 11:00

Navigating Changes to the ICC Rules of Arbitration

• Claudia Salomon, President of the ICC International Court of Arbitration, Paris
• Julie Bédard, Partner, Head of International Arbitration for the Americas at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, Nova York. 
• Paula Karam, Senior attorney, Litigation and arbitration, Petrobras, Rio de Janeiro 

11:00 – 11:30

Coffee break

11:30 – 12:45

The Future of Expert Evidence in Arbitration: Insights from the ICC Brazil Task Force Report

The Task Force report on Expert Evidence in Arbitration is the result of two years of work by 41 members of the ICC Brazil Arbitration and ADR Commission. Approved on 27 November 2025, it provides essential reflections on the future of arbitral practice. This panel aims to present and debate the study’s key findings: terminology, efficiency, and alignment with international best practices, as well as topics such as the burden of proof, the timing and scope of expert evidence, and the responsibilities of the professionals involved.

Introduction of the topic:

• Adriana Braguetta, Managing Partner, Adriana Braguetta Advogados, São Paulo.
• Karina Goldberg, Partner, Ferro, Castro Neves, Daltro & Gomide Advogados, São Paulo.
• Flavia Mange, Partner, Flavia Mange Advogados, São Paulo.

Speakers:

• Mariana Cattel, Partner, MAMG Advogados, São Paulo.
• Marcela Kohlbach, Partner, Marcela Kohlbach Arbitration and Advocacy, São Paulo.
• Nilo Santos, Federal Prosecutor, Chapecó.
• Tamara R. Oliveira, Partner, KPMG Brazil, São Paulo

Moderated by:

• Marcela Tarré, Partner, Beneduzi & Tarré Advogados, Rio de Janeiro.

12:45 – 13:00

Q&A Session

13:00 – 14:30

Lunch

14:30 – 15:45

The Infrastructure Sector: Paths Taken and Emerging Horizons

Over the last two decades, arbitration has established itself as the preferred mechanism for resolving disputes in the infrastructure sector—a field characterized by highly complex contracts, multiple stakeholders, and significant regulatory risks. This panel will bring together public administration representatives, external and in-house counsel, and arbitrators for a multidisciplinary discussion on the main challenges faced and lessons learned in conducting infrastructure arbitrations. Emphasizing the exchange of practical experience and the development of legal and operational solutions, the debate aims to foster dialogue among various stakeholders, specifically addressing:

• Complex Arbitration: Recent developments
• Infrastructure Investment in Brazil: Is the level of protection attractive to foreign investment?
• On-Demand Guarantees in Construction Contracts: Practical experiences

15:45 – 16:00

Q&A Session

16:00 – 16:30

Coffee break

16:30 – 17:45

Damage Assessment in Post-M&A Disputes: Perspectives and Practices

• Indemnification for Damages: What are the limits of the tribunal's discretion?
• Breach of Representations and Warranties: How to calculate damage when the default affects price valuation?
• Disputes over Frustrated Earn-outs: Elements for the liquidation of damages.
• Interest and Inflation Adjustment: How far does freedom of contract go?

17:45 – 18:00

Q&A Session

18:00 – 18:30

Keynote Speech

• Mohamed Abdel Wahab, Founding Partner of Zulficar & Partners; Chair of the ICC Governing Body for Dispute Resolution Services, Cairo

18:30 – 18:40

Closing

• Patrícia Figueiredo Ferraz, Director of Arbitration and ADR for Latin America, ICC Dispute Resolution Services, São Paulo

18:40 – 20:00

Cocktail Reception