Gabriela focuses her practice on dispute resolution, advising domestic and international clients on the strategic management of litigation and arbitration proceedings, with an emphasis on corporate, contractual and infrastructure-related disputes
Her practice combines technical rigor, strategic insight and an understanding of the operational particularities of each industry, assisting clients from the initial assessment of legal risks through the development and implementation of procedural and negotiation strategies aligned with their business objectives Her work encompasses disputes involving the infrastructure, construction, energy and corporate sectors, including pre-litigation advisory, contractual crisis management, preparation of legal opinions, and the conduct of domestic and international arbitration proceedings. She also advises companies on public procurement and administrative matters, particularly those involving government contracting and contract performance Gabriela brings organization and an analytical approach to the management of disputes, seeking efficient solutions tailored to the specific characteristics of each transaction. With an academic background in arbitration, civil law, civil procedure and construction law, she conducts academic research focused on construction and infrastructure disputes and is the author of articles on arbitration and related industry matters
Experience
Gabriela advises clients on contractual, corporate and commercial disputes, acting in pre-litigation advisory matters, strategic litigation and domestic and international arbitration proceedings. Her experience includes the analysis and management of complex disputes, development of procedural strategies, drafting of submissions and legal opinions, and coordination of high-stakes proceedings
She has experience in disputes involving infrastructure, construction, energy and industrial projects, representing domestic and international companies in matters related to contractual breaches, construction claims, civil liability, contractual interpretation and risk management arising from the execution of large-scale projects
Her practice also includes public procurement and administrative proceedings, including the review of bidding documents, preparation of bid protests and administrative appeals, representation before public authorities, and strategic support on government contracting matters
In pre-litigation matters, she assists clients in risk assessment, negotiation structuring and dispute prevention, with a focus on solutions aligned with the commercial and operational objectives of the parties involved
Specialties
Sectors: Energy / Infrastructure
Areas of Practice: Litigation and Arbitration / Commercial Contracts
Qualifications
- Postgraduate Degree in Constitutional Civil Law, State University of Rio de Janeiro - UERJ (in progress)
- Postgraduate Degree in Civil Procedural Law, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro - PUC-Rio (in progress)
- Law Degree, Fluminense Federal University - UFF
- Course in Construction and Infrastructure Law, Instituto Iter/SP
- Course in Private International Law, The Hague Academy of International Law
- Extension Course in Arbitration, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro - PUC-Rio
- Extension Course in Contract Law, Fundação Getulio Vargas - FGV-Rio
Alliances and Associations
- Brazilian Bar Association (OAB), Rio de Janeiro Section
- Brazilian Institute of Construction Law (IBDIC)
Languages
Portuguese, English