Partner

Gustavo Scheffer da Silveira

International Arbitration

São Paulo (T&C)+55 11 2504 4206

gscheffer@mayerbrown.com

"One of the partners at the firm, Gustavo Scheffer Da Silveira, worked for several years at the ICC. This experience, coupled with his ample experience in international arbitration cases, has been a key difference in how he advises clients on arbitration strategy."

The Legal 500

Übersicht

Gustavo Scheffer da Silveira advises and represents clients in high-stakes, complex litigation, and arbitration matters. Gustavo represents clients in national and international arbitrations, focusing on disputes in the civil construction, energy and technology sectors. He is an arbitrator in international arbitrations administered under the rules of international and regional institutions.

Gustavo’s previous work experience provides him with knowledge to best serve clients in the domestic and international arbitration sector. He worked as Deputy Counsel in the Latin American team, as counsel responsible for the São Paulo office of the ICC’s Secretariat of the Court, managed hundreds of cases, and reviewed arbitration awards relating to various jurisdictions and economic sectors.

Gustavo sits as arbitrator in international arbitrations administered under the rules of international and regional institutions. He is fluent in English, French, Portuguese and Spanish.

He is fluent in English, French, Portuguese and Spanish.

Erfahrung

Gustavo’s current and recent relevant cases include the representation of:

Spanish EPC contractor and its Ivorian subsidiary, claimants in an ICC arbitration seated in Paris against the Ivorian subsidiary of a French company. The dispute relates to the construction of a combined-cycle power plant and the impacts of force majeure events on the performance of the works. French law is applicable to the merits of the dispute and French is the language of the proceedings.
Spanish EPC contractor and its Ivorian subsidiary, claimants in an ICC arbitration seated in Paris against the Ivorian subsidiary of a French company. The dispute relates to the construction of a combined-cycle power plant and the impacts of force majeure events on the performance of the works. French law is applicable to the merits of the dispute and French is the language of the proceedings.
Major Brazilian infrastructure company and its subsidiary, claimants in a CAM-CCBC arbitration seated in São Paulo, against a French company and its Peruvian subsidiary. The dispute arises out of a Share Purchase Agreement under which claimants transferred to respondents the control of a company holding concession rights in Peru. Brazilian law is applicable to the merits and English is the language of the arbitration.

Malaysian major oil and gas company, co-claimant in an ICC arbitration seated in Rio de Janeiro commenced by a major Brazilian state-controlled oil & gas company against the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) and four state entities. The dispute arises from a concession agreement for the exploration, development, and operation of a shallow-water oilfield located on the northeast of the Brazilian coast, and is related to the unification of oil fields by ANP.
Brazilian energy company in an ICC arbitration against two companies of an international group specialized in subsea services. The dispute is related to an EPC contract for the construction of the offshore and onshore installations of a Thermal Power Plant at a port in the Northeast of Brazil. The arbitration is seated in São Paulo and the language of the arbitration is English.
Three special-purpose vehicles controlled by a Canadian company and a power development-investment company headquartered in Qatar, in an ICC arbitration against the Brazilian subsidiary of the largest state-owned Chinese company operating in the renewable energy industry. The arbitration is seated in São Paulo and is related to an EPC contract for the construction of a solar power plant in Brazil.
Peruvian subsidiary of a French company against the local water authority in an arbitration seated in Lima, Peru. The dispute is based on an EPC contract (FIDIC Silver Book) for the construction of a water treatment system for the city of Lima. Peruvian law is applicable to the merits of the dispute and the proceedings are conducted in Spanish.
Two Brazilian and two Swiss subsidiaries of the world's largest steel producer, in an ICC arbitration seated in Geneva against a Swiss company, and its Brazilian subsidiary, which is one of the world’s largest producer of graphite electrodes. The dispute arises out of several take-or-pay contracts for the purchase of graphite electrodes. The merits of the disputes are governed by Swiss and Brazilian law respectively.
Brazilian oil and gas company, controlled by a US based investment fund, in an ICC arbitration seated in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The dispute arises out of the concession agreement for the exploration, development, and operation of oil fields, located in the Santos Basin, in the Northeast of Brazil.
Brazilian renewable energy subsidiary of an US multinational conglomerate, respondent in a ICC arbitration seated in São Paulo commenced by the largest Brazilian wind turbine blade manufacturer. The dispute arises from a supply agreement. Brazilian law applies and Portuguese is the language of the proceedings.
Dutch subsidiary of the world’s leading marketing and communication conglomerate, in a CAM-CCBC (Center for Arbitration and Mediation of the Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce) arbitration against three Brazilian executives engaged in the marketing and advertising sector. The dispute arises in relation to the acquisition of two digital and social media marketing agencies and the performance of earn-out provisions included in a quota purchase agreement.
Brazilian subsidiary of a major Spanish company in an ICC arbitration seated in São Paulo, Brazil, against the Dutch and Chinese vehicles of a Chinese solar panel manufacturer. The dispute is related to a supply agreement of photovoltaic solar modules for the construction of a solar power plant in Brazil. Brazilian law (including the CISG) applies and English is the language of the proceedings.
Brazilian affiliates of two multinational conglomerates operating in the renewable energy sector, in a CIESP/FIESP arbitration related to the construction of metal structures.

Gustavo’s experience as arbitrator includes:

Co-arbitrator in an ICC commercial arbitration related to an international purchase and sale agreement, governed by Spanish law. The arbitration involves parties of six different nationalities. The seat of the arbitration is Madrid, Spain, and is conducted in Spanish.
Co-arbitrator in an ICC construction arbitration related works for the renovation of a luxury hotel in Panama. The arbitration is based on a Cost Plus - Guaranteed Maximum Price contract, on the basis of the model contracts of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Document A133-2009 and AIA Document A201). The applicable law is Panamanian law, the seat of arbitration is Panama City, and the proceedings are conducted in English.
Co-arbitrator in an ICC arbitration involving the Latin American subsidiary of an European contractor against the local national road authority. The dispute is related to the construction of a road in a Latin American country and is based on the FIDIC Pink Book. The language of the arbitration is Spanish and the seat of the arbitration is Paris, France.
Sole arbitration in an ICC arbitration related to a contract for the manufacturing and construction of metal structures for a rig consolidation project. The seat of the arbitration was the city of São Paulo, Brazil, and Portuguese was the language of the arbitration.
President of the arbitral tribunal in an arbitration under the ARBITAC Rules (Câmara de Mediação e Arbitragem da Associação Comercial do Paraná) related to the alleged breach of a non-compete clause by a former executive. The seat of the arbitration was the city of Curitiba, Brazil, and Portuguese was the language of the arbitration.

Veröffentlichungen und Präsentationen

Publications
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- Mexican Independent Regulatory Agencies in the Energy Sector to Be Absorbed by Ministry of Energy
  Januar 02. 2025
- Mexico’s Controversial Judicial Reform Takes Effect: Assessing its Impact
  Oktober 02. 2024
News
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- Pressemitteilung
  Mayer Brown elevates 65 lawyers worldwide on January 1
  November 18. 2021
Veranstaltungen
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- Veranstaltung
  Exercising jurisdiction – the coexistence of emergency arbitration and dispute boards
  Dezember 02. 2024
- Veranstaltung
  The Legal Regime of civil liability in Construction Disputes and the fitness for purpose obligation: between fault and risk
  September 02. 2024

Auszeichnungen

Recognized as Next Generation Partners in Dispute Resolution: Arbitration – The Legal 500, 2023-2025
‘One of the partners at the firm, Gustavo Scheffer Da Silveira, worked for several years at the ICC. This experience, coupled with his ample experience in international arbitration cases, has been a key difference in how he advises clients on arbitration strategy.’ – The Legal 500, 2025
‘Gustavo de Andrade Fernandes and Gustavo Scheffer Da Silveira; great technical capacity, strategic vision and professional experience, combined with total availability to serve clients, are factors that distinguish these professionals.’ – The Legal 500, 2025

“Gustavo Scheffer Da Silveira, who has previously worked for the Secretariat of the International Court of Arbitration as deputy counsel in the Latin American team, is particularly seasoned in cross-border cases.” – The Legal 500, 2024
Recognized in Arbitration - Latin Lawyer 250, 2023-2024
Mentioned as Excellent in Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - Leaders League Brazil, 2021-2023
Recognized in Arbitration - Who’s Who Legal Brazil, 2022-2023
Recognized as Future Leaders in Arbitration -Who’s Who Legal Global, 2022-2023
“Gustavo Scheffer Da Silveira is singled out for his track record in international proceedings.” – The Legal 500, 2023
"Very skillful and well prepared as counsel," and "one of the most brilliant legal minds in the arbitration industry." – Who’s Who Legal, 2022
Latin Lawyer’s 15th Annual Deal of the Year – Disputes (Dommo vs Enauta et al.).

Ausbildung

University of Paris II Panthéon-Assas, PhD, Private International Law and International Commercial Law
University of Paris II Panthéon-Assas, Master I, Private International Law and International Commercial Law
University of Paris II Panthéon-Assas, Private International Law
UniCuritiba, Bachelor of Law (JD equivalent)

Zulassungen

Brazil

Sprachen

Englisch
Französisch
Deutsch
Portugiesisch
Spanisch

Mitgliedschaften

Member of the ICC ADR Centre Standing Committee
Country Representative (Brazil) of the Institute of International Arbitration – ITA
Member of the List of Adjudicators of the Centro Nacional e Internacional de Arbitraje de la Cámara De Comercio de Lima
Member of the Board of the Brazilian Institute for Construction Law - IBDiC, Brazil
Member of the Editorial Board of the Brazilian Arbitration Review (Revista Brasileira de Arbitragem)
Member of the ICC’s Latin-American Arbitration Group
Member of the Brazilian Arbitration Committee - CBAr, Brazil
2018-2021 Director of the Brazilian Institute for Construction Law - IBDiC, Brazil
Former Coordinator of the ICC Brazil’s infrastructure committee

Gustavo Scheffer da Silveira

Übersicht

Erfahrung

verwandte Beratungsfelder und Industrien

Beratungsfelder

Industrien

Veröffentlichungen und Präsentationen

Publications

Mexican Independent Regulatory Agencies in the Energy Sector to Be Absorbed by Ministry of Energy

Mexico’s Controversial Judicial Reform Takes Effect: Assessing its Impact

News

Mayer Brown elevates 65 lawyers worldwide on January 1

Veranstaltungen

Exercising jurisdiction – the coexistence of emergency arbitration and dispute boards

The Legal Regime of civil liability in Construction Disputes and the fitness for purpose obligation: between fault and risk

Auszeichnungen

Ausbildung

Zulassungen

Sprachen

Mitgliedschaften