São Paulo Court of Appeals upholds arbitration clause in derivatives contract | Practical Law

São Paulo Court of Appeals upholds arbitration clause in derivatives contract | Practical Law

In Doux Frangosul SA – Agro Avícola Industrial v Banco Merrill Lynch de Investimentos SA, Appeal 0155963-80.2009.8.26.0100, the São Paulo Court of Appeals (TJSP) considered whether an arbitration clause in a derivatives contract was valid and whether the underlying contract was an adhesion contract.

São Paulo Court of Appeals upholds arbitration clause in derivatives contract

Practical Law UK Legal Update Case Report 3-584-5427 (Approx. 4 pages)

São Paulo Court of Appeals upholds arbitration clause in derivatives contract

by Eduardo Damião Gonçalves (Partner), Flávio Spaccaquerche Barbosa (Associate) and Diego Nocetti (Associate) Mattos Filho Advogados
Published on 15 Oct 2014 • Brazil
In Doux Frangosul SA – Agro Avícola Industrial v Banco Merrill Lynch de Investimentos SA, Appeal 0155963-80.2009.8.26.0100, the São Paulo Court of Appeals (TJSP) considered whether an arbitration clause in a derivatives contract was valid and whether the underlying contract was an adhesion contract.