Center for Arbitration and Mediation of the Chamber of Commerce Brazil-Canada (CAM-CCBC)

The Center for Arbitration and Mediation of the Chamber of Commerce Brazil-Canada (CAM-CCBC) is the Latin American trendsetter in International Dispute Resolution. Seated in São Paulo, Brazil, it has promoted and administered ADR proceedings since 1979. With approximately 40% of the Brazilian market-share , CAM-CCBC is a leader institution in the administration of ADRs in Brazil. Through its work and philosophy, CAM-CCBC has transformed its pioneering spirit into leadership, becoming the most renowned institution in the country.
It is a benchmark in ADR administration, offering:
I. Anticipation and security at all stages of the proceeding, with prior disclosure of the costs involved and the set of Rules and regulations, constantly updated in accordance with international best practice standards and the needs and expectations of users.
II. Efficient administration of proceedings, with a unique case-management formula, certified in accordance with ISO 9001 – the international standard for quality in management systems.
III. Transparency towards the community, by publicizing the composition of the arbitral tribunals and proceedings with the Public Administration.
IV. Administration of proceedings according to the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules.
V. Expertise of Case Managers, fluent in multiple languages and trained in CAM-CCBC’s case-management style, adapting to the flexibility and needs of each case.
VI. Complete infrastructure in São Paulo (Brazil) - without extra costs – including a state-of-the-art hearing center, mediation rooms, meeting spaces and library.
VII. Arbitrator and Mediator rosters comprised of recognized experts from several jurisdictions, selected for their expertise and gender, regional and age diversity.
All CAM-CCBC activities have been built upon five major pillars: impartiality, independence, efficiency, transparency, and the continuous improvement of the case management system.