Lucas Britto Mejias

Areas of expertise: Arbitration, Litigation, Mediation
Languages: Italian,English
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

He 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.
  • He has authored several papers addressing arbitration and court procedural matters.