Where did you work before coming to Bucerius Law School?
International Arbitration has always been my preferred field of practice. I was fortunate to gain valuable insights into this ever-evolving business since the very first year in law school. I have participated in both the Willem C. Vis Moot and the FDI Moot, which shaped every aspect of my professional path.
My previous work experience was for a boutique arbitration law firm based in Lisbon, Portugal. Before that, I worked for an Argentinian investor-state arbitration firm and also for a major law firm in Brazil in the crisis management sector.
Why did you decide to study in Germany?
I have always felt more inclined towards Civil Law, rather than Common Law, and Germany is one of the leading jurisdictions in academic research.
As a civil law country with profound individualities, German legal academia has inspired lawmakers and legal professionals around the globe. I wanted to get a first-hand view into this academically exciting universe offered by a top-tier German university. Moving to the center of my interest was a logic step for me!
Apart from that, Germany offers stability when it comes to social well-being, politics and economics, something I have missed in my own country. The country is rich in history, amazingly international in its bigger cities and, therefore, an amazing country to live in!
What makes the MLB program special in your opinion?
As a civil law country with profound individualities, German legal academia has inspired lawmakers and legal professionals around the globe. I wanted to get a first-hand view of this academically exciting universe offered by German universities.
The MLB Program offers an ideal combination of both practice and theory as much as of law and business topics. Especially the latter aspect is often neglected by lawyers, so gaining a better understanding of business aspects has always excited me. We are a diverse group of amazing individuals from all over the globe. This diversity continues to inspire me on a daily basis.
The MLB program boasts an amazing quality of professors. It as challenging as rewarding and therefore a perfect pick for me!
What are the biggest differences between Brazil and Germany?
Where do we start? Aside from the obvious stereotypes, for me, the weather and food play out to be decisive elements that I miss on a daily basis. Other than that, I find that the core differences are much more related to the inner aspects, rather than external ones. For instance, Brazilians have a different sense of nationality than Germans do.
