South America: Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration

The enforcement of arbitral awards against sovereign states in the United States is governed by a carefully structured statutory framework rooted in the New York Convention..

International Arbitration Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Mexico, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Vergleichender Leitfaden zur internationalen Schiedsgerichtsbarkeit für die Gerichtsbarkeit Brasiliens. Schauen Sie sich unseren Abschnitt mit vergleichenden Leitfäden an, um Vergleiche zwischen mehreren Ländern anzustellen.

This weekly bulletin from Mayer Brown's Brasília litigation team highlights critical cases scheduled for judgment by Brazil's Supreme Federal Court, Superior Court of Justice, and Federal Court of Accounts, alongside key legislative matters before the Chamber of Deputies and Federal Senate. The briefing covers significant legal developments spanning administrative law, environmental regulations, energy infrastructure, insurance, and tax matters that will shape Brazil's legal landscape in the coming

IP Bridge and Dolby have filed lawsuits against Chinese electronics manufacturer Skyworth and several Brazilian companies in Rio de Janeiro State Court over alleged infringement of AVC standard-essential patents. A court-appointed expert has now issued findings on whether Skyworth's televisions infringe the asserted IP Bridge patent and whether it qualifies as essential to the AVC standard.

Recent legislative and judicial developments in Colombia have significantly expanded access to arbitration, introducing executive arbitration procedures and restoring arbitral jurisdiction over state contract disputes. These reforms provide businesses with faster enforcement mechanisms and greater flexibility in resolving commercial disputes, particularly those involving public entities.

Fiscalizações mais rigorosas têm gerado questionamentos sobre cálculo, correção monetária, parcelamentos e uso de créditos. Veja os principais pontos de atenção e como se preparar.

International Arbitration Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Mexico, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Vergleichender Leitfaden zur internationalen Schiedsgerichtsbarkeit für die Gerichtsbarkeit Brasiliens. Schauen Sie sich unseren Abschnitt mit vergleichenden Leitfäden an, um Vergleiche zwischen mehreren Ländern anzustellen.

On August 20, 2026, the “Decree amending Article 1834 of the Civil Code for the Federal District” was published in the Mexico City Official Gazette. This reform unifies the rules on the use of electronic means in contracts, without altering the previously applicable legal regime.

This weekly bulletin from Mayer Brown's Brasília litigation team highlights key cases scheduled for judgment by Brazil's Supreme Federal Court, Superior Court of Justice, and Federal Court of Accounts, along with important legislative matters before the Chamber of Deputies and Federal Senate. The August 10-14, 2026 session covers critical issues spanning agribusiness development, environmental licensing reforms, indigenous land rights, judicial deposit corrections, cargo transport insurance, and variou

Contractual liability limitation clauses present complex challenges in Brazilian law, requiring careful balance between risk allocation and legal certainty. This analysis examines how parties can structure these provisions to protect their interests while respecting principles of good faith, equity, and the social function of contracts under Brazil's Civil Code.