With 20 years of experience as a lawyer, Mr. Lopes is the partner responsible for arbitration and consultancy in matters regarding contracts, corporate law, financial and commercial transactions. In addition to being a lawyer, Mr. Lopes has been an Adjunct Professor of Civil Law at the Federal University of Minas Gerais since 2012. He is currently the president of the Chamber of Mediation and Corporate Arbitration - Brazil (CAMARB), and also has acted as director of the Brazilian Arbitration Committee (CBAr) in 2018. Mr. Lopes has published articles and books in his area of expertise.

Education

• PhD - Federal University of Minas Gerais, 2011
• Master of Laws - Federal University of Minas Gerais, 2003
• Master of Laws (LL.M) - Columbia University, 2002
• Specialization (Economic and corporate law) - FGV, 2000
• Bachelor of Laws – Federal University of Minas Gerais, 1998

Awards and acknowledgments

• Best Lawyers, 2015 - current
• Chambers and Partners, 2013 - current
• Leaders League, Brazil Best Arbitrators, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026
• James Kent Scholar, Columbia University Law School, 2018