Lucas V. R. da Costa Mendes has a law degree from PUC/Rio and a master from Queen Mary, University of London (merits). He has over a decade of experience in corporate dispute resolution. He is recognized for his practice in complex disputes, especially in commercial, corporate and construction arbitrations. He is listed and works as an arbitrator in some of the Brazilian leading arbitration institutions. He has two published books on advocacy in complex cases, especially in the context of arbitration.In addition to a robust academic background, Lucas Mendes was responsible for a broad and complex corporate restructuring for two years, which gave him important experience with the internal and strategic environment of clients.As of 2018, Lucas has been involved in top tier academic projects, which ensure his legal depth and updated knowledge. His mastery of contract law, obligation law, property rights and corporate law make him a top of the mind professional when it comes to commercial, infrastructure, mergers and acquisitions and corporate disputes.Clients recommend him for two main skills: (a) his negotiation capacities and (b) his ability to produce evidence in complex situations, both derived from sophisticated advocacy techniques. Lucas Mendes stands out for his organization and his ability to understand and explain complex situations. It is in a multidisciplinary environment and with an excess of information that Lucas Mendes shows his full potential.