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Areas of expertise
Profession/s
Lawyer | Mediator | Consultant | Professor | Mentor
Areas of expertise
International Law | Corporate Law | Family Law | Portuguese Nationality and Migration
Law | Strategic and Consensual Conflict Resolution | Collaborative Law (IBPC) |
Mediation Specializing in the following areas: Business, Labor, Health, Medical, Civil,
Consumer, Family, and School |
International Mediation Certified (IMI and ADR/ODR International)
Country of Practice
Brazil, Portugal
Languages
Portuguese, English
Professional Memberships
Order of Portuguese Lawyers (OAP)
Brazilian Bar Association (OAB)
Institute of Brazilian Collaborative Practices (IBPC)
Directorate-General for Justice Policy (DGPJ, Portugal)
National Justice Council (CNJ, Brazil)
International Mediation Institute (IMI)
ADR/ODR International
Professional Experience
Lawyer, active in both Portugal and Brazil (since 1997)
● Responsibilities: Providing legal counsel in various areas of law, representing
clients in court, as in negotiation process, and offering expert mediation services
(Mediation Advocacy certified by IMI).
Private Mediator, active in both Portugal and Brazil (since 2003) Ad Hoc practice and in
Mediation Chambers (CAM-CCBC; CAMARB; CBMAE; CAMESC; ACMINAS)
● Responsibilities: Facilitate communication between disputing parties to help them
reach their own agreements. Ensure a neutral and confidential environment,
adhering to legal requirements. Guide the mediation process without providing
legal or technical opinions, suggestions, or drafting agreements. Maintain
impartiality and focus on empowering parties to find mutually satisfactory
solutions. Engage in continuous professional development and follow up post-
mediation to support the implementation of agreements reached.
Mediator, Julgado de Paz in Portugal, certified by DGPJ (2004-2008)
● Responsibilities: Facilitating mediation sessions, helping parties reach amicable
agreements, and ensuring a fair process.
Mediator, Family and Labour Public System in Portugal, certified by DGPJ (since 2005)
● Responsibilities: Facilitating mediation sessions, helping parties reach amicable
agreements, and ensuring a fair process.
Coordinator of Labour Mediation Public System, certified by DGPJ (2005-2008)
● Responsibilities: Overseeing the public system for labor mediation, coordinating
mediators, and ensuring effective resolution of labor disputes.
Judge Coordinator, Julgado de Paz in Portugal (2008-2013)
● Responsibilities: Coordinating and presiding over cases, ensuring fair and just
resolutions. Additionally, conducting case screening and initiating conciliation
hearings focused on social pacification and fair dispute resolution. If during the
screening it was identified that the case was suitable for mediation, the hearing
would start with an informative session about mediation, inviting the parties to
engage in this confidential and voluntary process, conducted by an impartial and
independent mediator.
Mediator, certified by the CNJ - National Justice Council in Brazil (since 2014)
● Responsibilities: Facilitating mediation sessions, helping parties reach amicable
agreements, and ensuring a fair process. Providing certified mediation
instruction, developing mediation programs, and ensuring adherence to national
standards.
Instructor of Mediation, certified by CNJ in Brazil National Justice Council (since 2016)
● Responsibilities: Teaching and certifying new mediators, developing curriculum
and training programs for mediation professionals.
Coordinator, Practical Mediation .dn Project, Via Consenso Academy (since 2019)
● Responsibilities: Leading and coordinating the mediation project, teaching
mediation techniques, and mentoring students and professionals in practical
mediation scenarios. Realistic Simulated Mediations supervision.
Conflict Resolution Specialist listed as a consultant by FAO - Food and Agriculture
Organization (United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization) (since 2023)
● Responsibilities: Facilitating dialogue and negotiation processes, I strive to
achieve mutually acceptable agreements and sustainable solutions. Additionally,
I deliver training sessions on conflict resolution and contribute to integrating
conflict-sensitive approaches into FAO's programs and policies.
Mediation Style
My mediation approach is grounded in empathy, active listening, strategic thinking, and
a deep commitment to impartiality. I create a safe and respectful environment where all
parties feel heard and valued. By facilitating open and constructive dialogue, I empower
clients to find mutually beneficial solutions that address their underlying interests and
needs. My extensive experience in various fields, combined with a nuanced
understanding of both Portuguese and Brazilian legal frameworks, allows me to
navigate complex disputes with confidence and finesse. Clients appreciate my
dedication to guiding them towards sustainable resolutions without imposing opinions or
suggestions, ensuring that agreements are crafted consensually and with full ownership
by the parties involved. Trust in the process, and let's transform your conflict into a path
forward.
