Dr. Fabiano Robalinho Cavalcanti, Partner, Bermudes Advogados
Disputes partner at Sergio Bermudes Advogados, Fabiano is recognized as a leading lawyer by Chambers, Legal 500, Leaders League, Global Arbitration Review, Who's Who Legal, Benchmark Litigation, Latin Lawyer, Análise Advocacia and others.
He is a specialist in cross-border and international disputes, representing leading companies on complex disputes and judicial mandates relating to corporate, commercial, civil and administrative law, especially representing insurance, infrastructure and oil & gas companies.
Conducts domestic and international arbitrations before the ICC's International Court of Arbitration, American Arbitration Association (AAA), FGV Chamber of Arbitration, Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce (CAM-CCBC), and Brazilian Center for Mediation and Arbitration - CBMA. Also acts as arbitrator in domestic arbitrations.
Gabriel Costa, Associate General Counsel - Global Litigation, Shell
Brazil-qualified attorney with over 20 years of experience, having worked at large law firms in Brazil (Porto Alegre and São Paulo) and in the U.S. (New York), and currently serving as an active member of Shell Global Litigation Leadership Team, with management responsibilities for all company disputes in the Latin America & Caribbean region. He was the Chair of ICC Brazil’s Commission on Arbitration & ADR from January 2024 to March 2026.
Dr. Eduardo G. Pereira, International Energy Attorney
Dr. Pereira is a worldwide recognized scholar specialising in Natural Resources and Energy Law. He is a founding partner at the International Energy Law Training and Research Company as well as at the International Energy Law Advisory Group. He has been active in the natural resources and energy industry for more than 15 years and is an international expert on oil, gas and energy contracts and regulations. His experience in this area – both academic and practical – is extensive. He has practical experience in over 50 jurisdictions covering America, Europe, Africa and Asia. Dr. Pereira concluded his doctoral thesis on oil and gas joint ventures at the University of Aberdeen (Scotland). He conducted postdoctoral research at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies (University of Oxford, UK), the Scandinavian Institute of Maritime Law (University of Oslo, Norway), the Institute of Energy and Environment (University of São Paulo, Brazil) and more recently at the Canadian Institute of Resources Law (University of Calgary, Canada). He possesses positions as a full-time, part-time, honorary, adjunct and/or visiting scholar in several leading academic institutions around the world. He is also a series editor for the Global South Series at the Journal of Sustainable Development Law and Policy and an associate editor of OGEL. He is also the author and editor of several leading oil and gas textbooks.
Paulo Valois, Partner - Head of Energy and Natural Resources, Campos Mello Advogados
Paulo Valois Pires has extensive experience in the oil and gas and infrastructure sectors, advising on complex corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, project development, and regulatory and tax matters in the energy industry. He represents national and international companies, private equity funds, financial institutions, and industry suppliers in sophisticated projects such as offshore platform supply, pipeline construction, LNG developments, and private placements.He is also actively involved in renewable energy initiatives, including wind, solar, and green hydrogen. Paulo is recognized by leading legal directories and is the author of books and articles on oil and gas law. He has also held academic and leadership roles in energy and arbitration institutions, including teaching positions at Universidade Cândido Mendes and COPPE/UFRJ.
Marcela Süssekind Veríssimo - Legal Manager, TotalEnergies EP Brasil Ltda.
Marcela Süssekind Veríssimo is the Legal Manager at TotalEnergies EP Brasil Ltda., with over 27 years of experience in corporate, contractual, and energy law, as well as dispute resolution and advisory work in complex legal matters. She holds a law degree from Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro, a master’s degree in Dispute Resolution from Pepperdine University, and a certificate in Negotiation from Harvard Business School Online. Marcela has extensive experience in litigation, negotiation, and mediation, having held leadership positions in oil and gas companies and leading Brazilian law firms.