Speaker details
When litigation meets crime
28 Jan - 30 Jan 2026
Fairmont Copacabana Hotel, Rio de Janeiro, BrazilSpeaker information
Felipe Galea
Biography
Partner Felipe Galea Felipe Galea is a partner in the Dispute Resolution practice area. He has extensive experience representing both national and international clients in business litigation throughout Brazil, particularly large investment funds and multinationals doing business in the entertainment, automotive, publishing, real estate and construction, and agribusiness sectors. Practice Areas Dispute Resolution Arbitration Sports and Entertainment Experience He has been involved in some of the most important business reorganization proceedings in Brazil, and his work includes advising investors interested in acquiring distressed assets. He also has notable experience in collective actions involving consumer and other group rights. Felipe is a member of BMA’s Steering Committee. Education LL.M., Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo - PUC (2013). Continuing Education Program in Contract Law, Fundação Getúlio Vargas - FGV (2007). LL.B., Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo - PUC (2003). Recognition Felipe is frequently distinguished in relevant legal publications as Chambers Brazil, Chambers Global, Legal 500, Latin Lawyer, Lexology Index, LACCA Approved and Análise Advocacia. Felipe was also recognized as an Acritas Star by Acritas - Sharplegal. “Partner Felipe Evaristo dos Santos Galea offers clients a strong corporate litigation expertise.” – Chambers Brazil "Felipe Evaristo dos Santos Galea attracts positive comments from clients, who say: "He protected our business as if he were part of our company; we felt very comfortable with him. He has an impressive knowledge."" - Chambers Global
Session
Fraud matters: the main differences between common law and civil law remedies
Thursday 29 January (1530 - 1645)
Session Co-Chair