Palestrantes | 2024

Senior professional with 18 years of experience in Infrastructure and a degree in Economics from FEA-USP. Worked in the financing and structuring of oil and gas, shipbuilding, and logistics projects at BNDES. In 2011, held positions at Casa Civil and participated in the formulation of public policies in Infrastructure, such as airport auctions and changes in the regulatory framework of the port sector. Since July 2016, he has been at Rumo, where, as Director, he led strategic projects such as the renewal of the Malha Paulista Concession Contract and the extension of the Railway to Lucas do Rio Verde.

Guilherme Penin

Diales' Regional Director for the Americas, Simon Braithwaite is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor and expert witness in domestic and international quantum and delay disputes. He holds a Masters in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution, a Postgraduate Diploma in Quantity Surveying, and a BSc (Hons) in Construction Management. He is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, the Chartered Institute of Building, the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors, the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, and the Academy of Experts.

Simon Braithwaite

Partner and Chair of the International Practice at Peckar & Abramson, he advises clients on construction projects such as power generation, infrastructure, and commercial facilities. Experienced in international and domestic dispute resolution through arbitration and litigation in the US. Adjunct Professor at Columbia University. Former project engineer at a government agency.

Denis Serkin

Partner and director of Peckar & Abramson's Latin American Practice Group, Jerry is trilingual and certified by the Florida Bar as a specialist in Construction Law. He represents contractors in the US and Latin America in negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, and contract and insurance litigation. He serves as an arbitrator in international disputes. Member of the DRBF Board and the American College of Construction Lawyers.

Jerry Brodsky

Auditor federal de controle externo do Tribunal de Contas da União. Secretário adjunto de controle externo de soluções consensuais e prevenção de conflitos do TCU (SecexConsenso). Engenheiro civil formado pela Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, mestrando em economia pelo IDP e especialista em administração financeira pela FGV.

Silvio Caracas de Moura Neto.

Mechanical engineer graduated from UNESP, with an MBA from FGV and a specialization in management from ISE, with over 30 years of experience in the energy sector implementing, operating and managing generation projects. Currently presides over the companies CERAN, ENERCAN, BAESA and Foz do Chapecó, which together have 2,785 MW of installed capacity in southern Brazil.

Peter Eric Volf

First National Secretary of Railway Transport at the Ministry of Transport. A career civil servant in the Federal Senate, he was an economic advisor and chief of staff to Senator José Serra, author of the Railway Legal Framework, where he contributed to the drafting of the text. He was also one of the creators of the Independent Fiscal Institution (IFI) of the Senate. Ribeiro holds a master's degree in economics, with a postgraduate degree in public budgeting from the Instituto Serzedello Corrêa, of the Federal Court of Accounts (TCU), and was a visiting researcher at Victoria University in Melbourne, Australia. He has extensive experience in public finance. He worked in the coordination of macro-fiscal evaluation and fiscal studies at the Federal Budget Secretariat.

Leonardo Ribeiro

Current Director of Railway Infrastructure at DNIT, Civil Engineer from UFPR and Specialist in Public Management from INSPER/SP with academic merit. Expert in over 300 expert reports for the Judiciary, instructor hired by several government agencies for training in public management and guest professor in the postgraduate course in Contract Administration at Fundação Mineira de Educação e Cultura. Author of the book "Legal Engineering Applied to the Labyrinth of Public Works" and co-author of the book "Technical Collection of Evaluations and Expertise". Awarded expert at the XX, XXI and XXII Brazilian Congresses of Engineering of Evaluations and Expertise.

José Eduardo Guidi

Director of the Brazilian Institute of Construction Law – IBDiC
Leading partner of the construction and infrastructure area at FLH Advogados
Bachelor's, master's, and doctorate degrees from the Law School of the University of São Paulo
Creator of the São Paulo Law 16.873/2018 and the Federal Bill 2421/2021, which deal with the use of Dispute Boards by the Public Administration.

Ricardo Medina Salla

Founder of the Arbitration & Dispute Board Center of AZ Internacional and the Soluciona Conciliation Center. Registered in the OSCE List of Arbitrators. Member of the Dispute Resolution Board Foundation (DRBF) and the Club Español de Arbitraje. Has been working in dispute resolution for 25 years.

Karina Zambrano Blanco

Daniela Junqueira is a lawyer and business administrator, with a specialization in Public Law and Business Management from Fundação Dom Cabral. With more than 20 years of experience in railways, she works as General Regulatory Manager at MRS Logística, where she led the extension of the railway concession until 2056 and is responsible for contract management, government and land relations.

Daniela Junqueira

Executive Director of the FGV Mediation and Arbitration Chamber, President of the Mediation and Consensual Means Commission of OAB RJ, and Director of Arbitration at CONIMA. PhD in Private Law from the Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne University and the Carlos III University of Madrid. Member of the CNJ Conciliation Steering Committee.

Juliana Loss

Vice-president of IBDiC. Vice-president of CMAA-ACIF. Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. Master of Laws from UFSC. Lawyer with extensive experience in engineering and construction contracts in the infrastructure sector.

Marcelo Botelho de Mesquita

Former president of IBDiC. Master of Laws and Doctor of Laws from USP. Professor of the professional master's program at FGV Direito SP. Partner of Toledo Marchetti Advogados. Lawyer and arbitrator with extensive experience in Infrastructure Projects, both in project development and in the discussion of complex construction disputes.

Leonardo Toledo

President of IBDiC. Lawyer, arbitrator, and dispute board member, with experience in the construction and infrastructure sector and specialized in the preparation and negotiation of construction contracts, financing, and complex arbitrations and disputes involving the sector.

Victor Madeira

Professor of International Trade Law at the University of São Paulo Law School. Partner at Toledo Marchetti Advogados. Director of IBDiC. Coordinator of the Arbitration and Mediation Sector Leadership of InfraWomen Brazil. Coordinator of the Arbitration and Construction Law Study Group of CBAr.

Adriana Sarra

Lawyer and arbitrator with almost two decades of experience in national and international arbitrations, corporate disputes and M&A. She founded Beneduzi & Tarré Advogados in 2023. Master and postgraduate from Université Paris II Panthéon-Assas, she is Regional Vice-President of CAMARB and author of articles on arbitration and corporate law.

Marcela Tarré

Arbitrator in disputes related to infrastructure contracts. She is a lawyer graduated from USP, with an LLM from the University of Chicago. She is certified as a Fellow and president of the Ciarb Brazil Branch. She was Attorney for the State of São Paulo with intense work in concession projects and PPPs.

Cristina Mastrobuono

Founding partner of Aroeira Salles Advogados. Doctor and Master in Law, as well as Fellow at the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIarb). He is currently a board member of the International Construction Law Association (ICLA) and director of the Brazilian Institute of Construction Law (IBDiC).

Alexandre Aroeira Salles

Lawyer graduated from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, specialist in Contracts from PUC/SP and in Energy Law from IBDE. Talita has worked for over fifteen years in the energy and infrastructure area, with a special focus on wind energy. Currently, she is Head of Contracts at Vestas LATAM.

Talita Appa

Júlio César Bueno has been a partner at Pinheiro Neto Advogados since 2001, working in the areas of construction law and engineering contracts, project finance and government contracts. Graduated in Law from the University of São Paulo (USP), he has an LL.M. from the University of Cambridge and a PhD in Law from the University of São Paulo (USP).

Júlio César Bueno

Professor of Law at the University of Lisbon, specialist in Obligations, Corporate Law, Civil and International Commercial Liability, including International Arbitration. Lawyer with 20 years of experience, 10 of which dedicated to arbitration in national and international proceedings. Member of panels of arbitration centers such as South China International Economic and Trade Commission, CAM-CCBC, and CAC. Consultant in complex litigation involving Portuguese, Brazilian, Angolan and Mozambican law.

Catarina Monteiro Pires

PhD from the Faculty of Law of the University of São Paulo (2011). Master of Laws – LLM – University of Illinois (1997). Graduated in law from the Faculty of Law of the University of São Paulo. Program of Management Development – ​​PMD76 – Harvard Business School (2001). Professor at Fundação Getúlio Vargas – São Paulo in undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Partner at W Fernandes – Sociedade de Advogado, has experience in the area of ​​Civil and Commercial Law and acts as an arbitrator in business disputes.

Wanderley Fernandes

Partner at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and leader of the Global Project Disputes practice, focused on large capital projects in emerging markets. Co-editor of “Dealing with Delay and Disruption on Construction Projects” (Sweet & Maxwell). Specialist in complex international arbitrations in the oil and gas, energy, mining, technology and transport sectors. Associate of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, acting as an arbitrator in project disputes.

Erin Miller Rankin

Partner at Pinheiro Neto Advogados. With over 15 years of experience in non-contentious and contentious matters related to construction and infrastructure contracts and projects. Graduated and postgraduated from the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (PUC-SP) and with an LL.M. in Comparative and International Dispute Resolution from Queen Mary University of London. Coordinator of the IBDIC Project Structuring Committee.

Thaís Fernandes Chebatt

He is the founding principal of Moseley Infrastructure Advisory Services. Previously, Mark was COO of the G20 Global Infrastructure Hub and lead lawyer in the World Bank's Infrastructure Practice Group. He is a recognized member of the World Association of PPP Units and Professionals (WAPPP).

Mark Moseley

Consultant lawyer and reviewer in public procurement, infrastructure and regulatory. Author of “RDC – Comments on the Differentiated Contracting Regime” (2nd ed., 2014) and “Privatizations: Privatizations, Delegations, Divestments and Partnerships” (2nd ed., 2022, Ed. Forum). Lecturer at PGLS INSPER, referee at CAMARB and CAMFIEP, and member of the Board of Directors and the Strategic Repositioning Committee of the Minas Gerais Economic Development Company (CODEMGE/CODEMIG).

Alécia Bicalho

Lawyer and founding partner of Justen, Pereira, Oliveira & Talamini — Sociedade de Advogados. He acts as referee and reviewer. Master and Doctor in Public Law from PUC-SP, he was a full professor at UFPR (1986–2006). Professor at IDP, author of “Comments on the Tender Law” (2023) and “Administrative Law Course” (2024). Speaker at international conferences.

Marçal Justen Filho

Corporate lawyer with more than 20 years of experience in multinationals in the agribusiness, automation, infrastructure and energy sectors, including 10 years as a legal manager. She is currently Legal Director at Hitachi Energy Brasil, a global leader in technology with a presence in 140 countries. She is also director of Instituto Amanhecer, an NGO that promotes education in Guarulhos for children and teenagers from underprivileged communities.

Juliana Zanon

Lawyer working in the Construction and Infrastructure market for over 30 years, founder and former president of IBDiC, arbitrator and member of Dispute Boards. Partner at MAMG Advogados.

Fernando Marcondes

Founding partner of Ane E. Perez Sociedade de Advogados, with 30 years of experience in law in the areas of Administrative Law, Contracts and Arbitration procedures. She is also an arbitrator and member of Dispute Boards, registered with the main arbitration chambers in the country. Master in Constitutional Law from PUC/SP and PhD candidate in Administrative Law from PUC/SP.

Ane Elisa Perez

Managing Director of FTI Consulting, Laura Miller is an expert in calculating delays and damages related to construction interruptions. With over 25 years of construction and damage experience, she has performed contemporary construction cost reviews and analyzed the financial impact of various cost, schedule and construction contract issues in both private and public contracts. Laura holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Accounting from John Carroll University and an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh, Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business.

Laura Miller

Lawyer with over 30 years of experience in dispute resolution, partner of Fonseca and Salles Lima Advogados, President of CAM-CCBC and Secretary General of the OAB-RJ Arbitration Commission.

Rodrigo Garcia da Fonseca

Sócia da área de tributos indiretos da EY. Especialista na prática tributária com mais de 20 anos de experiência em consultoria na área de tributos indiretos. Mestre em Direito Tributário pela Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV), Pós-graduação em Direito Tributário pela PUC-SP e Graduação em Direito pela Universidade Federal de Uberlândia/MG.

Sarah Mila Barbassa

Sócio da Hanson Bridgett (São Francisco). Advogado e engenheiro com mais de 20 anos de experiência no setor de infraestrutura, elaborando contratos na modalidade EPC e atuando na área de PPPs. Possui experiência com modelos de contratos FIDIC, AIA, AGC, DBIA, e EJCDC. Também advoga em procedimentos arbitrais e disputas judiciais.

Joe Moore

Engenheiro e advogado, MBA em Gestão de Projetos (FGV). Atua como árbitro, dispute board e perito. É Professor de cursos de pós-graduação na FUMEC e PUC-MG. Dirige a Hect.

Geovane Martins

Sócia fundadora do escritório SSA, com mais de 20 anos de experiência em Seguros e Resseguros. Atuou em sinistros complexos e assessorou seguradoras e empresas do setor de infraestrutura. Ex-Presidente da Comissão de Direito Securitário da OAB/SP. Coautora de livros especializados.

Débora Schalch

Sócio-fundador do Souto Correa Advogados. Advogado, parecerista e árbitro. Doutor em Direito Civil pela Universidade de São Paulo (2018) e visiting scholar na Universidade de Edimburgo (2009). Pesquisador vinculado à Universidade de Augsburg (2003-2006). Autor de livros, artigos e traduções publicados no Brasil, Europa e Estados Unidos, especialmente no campo contratual.

Jorge Cesa Ferreira da Silva

Sócio-fundador do NPG Advogados, escritório de Direito da Construção sediado em Lima. Árbitro e membro de dispute boards, com experiência em disputas de infraestrutura e contratos FIDIC. Ex-presidente da Sociedad Peruana de Derecho de la Construcción. Presidente da Região 4 (América Latina) da Dispute Resolution Board Foundation.

Jaime Gray

Doutor, Mestre e Bacharel em Economia pela Universidade de Harvard (EUA).

Professor-Titular e Vice-Presidente da Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV).

Ex-Secretário Especial de Receita Federal do Brasil (SRF).

Criador do Imposto Único e autor de livros e artigos sobre tributação.

Marcos Cintra

Advogado pela Universidad del Salvador (2000), sócio-fundador da Barreiro Abogados em Buenos Aires, Argentina. Lidera a equipe de Infraestrutura, Engenharia e Construção. Completou treinamentos da Dispute Resolution Board Foundation em 2015. Atua como membro de Dispute Boards em projetos de infraestrutura no Peru e representa a Dispute Resolution Board Foundation na Argentina, além de ter papéis significativos em várias organizações internacionais de direito da construção.

Ricardo Barreiro Deymonnaz

Sócio da prática de Infraestrutura & Projetos de Capital da Deloitte. Mestre em engenharia com foco em contratos internacionais de construção pela Universidade de Stuttgart. Liderou projetos no Brasil, Peru, México e Moçambique. Dedica-se ao desenvolvimento de relações colaborativas entre investidores e construtores. Membro da DRBF, AACE e SCL. Ganhador do Prêmio Ibdic 2023

Rafael Gonçalves Monteiro

Professora de Direito Privado na Escola de Direito da Fundação Getúlio Vargas em São Paulo (FGV-SP) e na FGV Law. Doutora em Direito Civil pela Universidade de São Paulo. Mestre em Direito das Relações Sociais pela Universidade Federal do Paraná. Fundadora da AGIRE | Direito Privado em Ação. Conselheira da ARBITAC. Árbitra independente (FCIARb) e parecerista em São Paulo.

Renata Steiner

Especialista em desenvolvimento de projetos e contratos complexos de construção, fornecimento de equipamentos, Óleo e Gás, e infraestrutura. Oferece assessoria jurídica para contratantes e construtores, com experiência em negociações e arbitragens em energia, portos, aeroportos, metrôs, ferrovias, construção naval e hotéis. Trabalhou na Inter-American Investment Corporation em Washington, D.C., é membro da Society of Construction Law de Londres (Inglaterra e Brasil) e Diretor do Instituto Brasileiro de Direito da Construção (IBDiC).

Thiago Fernandes Moreira

Formada em engenharia, com especialização em gestão de negócios e finanças corporativas, e certificação PMP e RMP. Possui mais de 10 anos de experiência atuando em consultoria de gestão de projetos de diversos setores e ocupa o cargo de diretora da competência de resolução de disputas da A&M Infra.

Amanda Meneghel

Sócio coordenador da área tributária de Madeira, Valentim & Gallardo Advogados, com mais de 25 anos de experiência em contencioso e consultoria tributária. Ex-Conselheiro do CARF e LL.M pela London School of Economics. Palestrante e autor, reconhecido por publicações especializadas na área tributária.

Geraldo Valentim

Sócio do Mattos Filho. Doutor em Direito Internacional pela UERJ. Especialista em projetos greenfield e brownfield em infraestrutura, incluindo energia, petróleo e gás, gas-to-power, LNG, marítimo, logística, saneamento e ESG. Ex-associado internacional do Milbank LLP em Londres, com participação em transações proeminentes em mercados emergentes. Ex-professor da UFRJ e da UERJ.

Alexandre Arlota

Sócia fundadora do escritório Batista Uchida Uehbe Advogados. Advogada especializada em infraestrutura, com mais de 20 anos de atuação no setor. Formada pela Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo.

Daniele Uchida

Engenheiro civil pela Universidade Mackenzie e especializado em gestão, com mais de 30 anos de experiência em grandes projetos de engenharia. Consultor de empresas na análise de projetos de infraestrutura, da proposta à conclusão, com foco em eficiência, qualidade e inovação.

Dalton Avancini