Linklaters is pleased to announce that Caio Campello has joined the firm’s São Paulo office as Counsel in the Litigation, Arbitration & Investigations practice.

Caio, a dual qualified Brazilian national, has over 25 years of experience as a litigator handling cross-border matters involving Brazil, the U.S., Europe, and Asia with a focus on international arbitration, commercial litigation, cartel litigation, securities and shareholder litigation, and restructuring and insolvency. His extensive background encompasses notable stints at leading global and Brazilian law firms.

Linklaters’ Head of Latin American Arbitration Christian Albanesi said:

“As Brazil continues to play a pivotal role in international commerce, the demand for arbitration services that are both locally informed and globally integrated is growing. By adding Caio’s expertise to our top-rated global Litigation, Arbitration & Investigations team, we will further enhance our ability to manage complex international disputes for our multinational clients.”

Co-Chair of Linklaters’ Latin America Corporate Finance practice Matthew Poulter said:

“Caio has a proven track record of resolving complex matters across international legal jurisdictions, and his familiarity with leveraging Linklaters’ global platform ensures seamless results for clients in Brazil. He is an excellent fit for our team and will strengthen our Brazil office, our Latin America practice, and the firm globally.”

Linklaters’ arbitration practice is one of the largest in the world. The team, led by over 40 partners and counsel, act as counsel and as arbitrators in arbitral proceedings in seats throughout the world, including the key arbitration centers of Paris, London, New York, São Paulo, Amsterdam, Geneva, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Dubai. The firm’s alliance with Allens and Webber Wentzel means Linklaters can present an integrated international arbitration offering on a global basis. Linklaters’ experience and capabilities extend beyond these areas too. The firm has breadth and depth of experience working on matters all over the world, including in the US, Latin America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Middle East.

Linklaters’ lawyers have practiced in Latin America for decades and Linklaters was one of the first international firms to open an office in Brazil in 1997. With a growing team of Latin America-focused lawyers across the firm’s New York, Washington, D.C., and São Paulo, the firm continues to increase its presence in the Latin America region and deepen existing relationships with leading local law firms. Linklaters is highly ranked across key Latin America legal directories including Chambers, Legal 500, and Latin Lawyer, and in the past year took home three deal of the year awards for Sovereign Bond, Quasi-Sovereign Bond, and Equity Follow-On of the Year Awards.