Fabiano Robalinho Cavalcanti
About Fabiano Robalinho Cavalcanti
Fabiano Robalinho Cavalcanti is a distinguished professor and arbitrator specializing in arbitration and mediation. He has extensive experience representing major companies in significant disputes in Brazil and has held various prominent roles in arbitration institutions since the late 1990s.
Work at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas
Fabiano Robalinho Cavalcanti has been a faculty member at FGV since 2004, specializing in International Private Law. He also serves as a Professor of Arbitration and Mediation at FGV since 2006. His long tenure at this prestigious institution reflects his commitment to legal education and arbitration.
Professional Roles in Arbitration
Cavalcanti holds several significant positions in the field of arbitration. He has been a member of the ICC Arbitration Latin American Group since 2016 and a member of the International Court of Arbitration since 2021. Additionally, he has been involved with the Brazilian Arbitration Committee (CBAr) since 2014, serving as a council member and director. His extensive experience includes representing major companies in leading disputes in Brazil and internationally.
Education and Expertise
Cavalcanti earned his Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Arbitration and Transnational Litigation from Harvard Law School, completing his studies from 1999 to 2000. He also holds a Bachelor of Laws from Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro, where he studied from 1993 to 1997. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in arbitration and international law.
Recognition and Listings
Cavalcanti is recognized as a 'Global Leader in Arbitration' by Who’s Who Legal. He is listed as an arbitrator in major Brazilian arbitration institutions, including CCBC, CBMA, FGV, and CAMARB. His recognition in the field underscores his influence and reputation in arbitration.
Career History
Cavalcanti has a diverse career in law, having worked as a foreign associate at Debevoise & Plimpton from 2000 to 2001. He began his legal career as an intern at Sergio Bermudes Advogados from 1994 to 1996, before becoming a partner specializing in litigation and arbitration in 1997. His career spans over two decades, marked by significant contributions to arbitration and dispute resolution.