Lucas Britto Mejias

Areas of expertise: Arbitration, Litigation, Mediation
Languages: Italian
Location: São Paulo
Telephone: +55 (11) 5086-5176
Email: lmejias@tozzinifreire.com.br

TozziniFreire´s partner in the Dispute Resolution practice, Lucas represents clients in legal proceedings and in national and international mediations and arbitrations, focusing on M&A contracts, franchising, construction, real estate, disputes in the financial and banking fields, infrastructure projects, distribution agreements and intellectual property, among others. He also provides pre-litigation assistance.

// Academic education

Studied at the Trial Academy organized by IADC (International Association of Defense Counsel) from Stanford University, USA, 2017.
Master"s degree in Procedural Law from the Law School of USP (Universidade de São Paulo), 2015.
Specialized degree in Arbitration from the Continuing Education Course of the Law School of FGV-SP (Fundação Getulio Vargas), 2011. 
Graduate of the Law School of USP, 2009.

// Recognition

Lucas is recommended by important legal guides such as Chambers Global, Chambers Brazil, The Legal 500, Who’s Who Legal, and Análise Advocacia. He is also LACCA Approved.

// Additional Activities

Lecturer in classes and events on Civil Procedure and Arbitration. Member of the CBAr (Brazilian Arbitration Committee). Member of CEAPRO (Centro de Estudos Avançados de Processo). Member of  IBDiC (Instituto Brasileiro de Direito da Construção). Member of Society of Construction Law.

// Publications

"Perfil das Decisões do STJ sobre a Interferência do Judiciário em Matéria de Convenção Arbitral" chapter (co-author). In O Papel da Jurisprudência no STJ. São Paulo: Revista dos Tribunais, 2014.