Comitê Brasileiro de Arbitragem

What Comitê Brasileiro de Arbitragem does

Comitê Brasileiro de Arbitragem (CBAr), also doing business as the Brazilian Arbitration Committee, is a São Paulo-based non-profit civil association (associação civil sem fins lucrativos) founded in 2001 to promote the academic study and professional practice of arbitration and alternative dispute resolution in Brazil. It was established in the wake of Brazil's Arbitration Law (Lei 9.307/1996) and operates as a horizontal membership association for arbitrators, commercial lawyers, judges, academics, law students, and law firms. The organization is governed by a three-year Diretoria (currently the 2024-2027 term under President Débora Visconte), a 15-member Conselho Diretor with lifetime ex-Presidents, a three-member Conselho Fiscal for fiscal oversight, three Assessores, and a small paid operational team led by Executive Secretary Noemia Julia Silva.

CBAr generates revenue almost entirely from recurring annual membership dues (anuidades), which are indexed to the IPCA and adjusted each June, with tiers spanning R$364 (undergraduate students) through R$698 (young professionals up to 30), R$998 (individual adults), R$531 (students with printed journal), and corporate memberships from R$1,998 (3 seats) upward. The core product portfolio comprises the quarterly Revista Brasileira de Arbitragem (RBA), the only Brazilian arbitration journal with a B1 Qualis classification, published in partnership with Kluwer; the CBAr-Almedina book collection; the annual International Arbitration Congress (now in its 25th edition for 2026); the International Business Mediation Congress; the CBAr Lecture Series; thematic Study Groups and Coordenadorias; the CBAr Jovem young-professionals program; and a research track spanning CBAr-Ipsos opinion surveys (2012, 2021), CBAr-FGV and CBAr-ABEArb case-law research, the 2024 FTI Report on Economic Benefits of Arbitration, and 2023/2025 diversity surveys. Distribution is self-serve online via cbar.org.br for membership and registration, with events delivered in person and content syndicated through a Substack newsletter and English-language website.

CBAr's technology footprint is intentionally minimal: a WordPress-based website with member portal, event ticketing, and a separate journal site (rba.cbar.org.br). There are no APIs, AI features, or proprietary technology products; the association's competitive position rests on brand, content, and convening power rather than technology. Strategic partners include Kluwer (journal distribution), Almedina (book publishing), Ipsos (survey research), FTI Consulting (economic research), FGV and ABEArb (case-law research), and a network of member law firms and individual arbitrators across Brazil and the international arbitration community.

Name

Comitê Brasileiro de Arbitragem

Legal name

Comitê Brasileiro de Arbitragem

Website

https://cbar.org.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Comitê Brasileiro de Arbitragem (CBAr) is a Brazilian non-profit professional association founded in 2001 that promotes arbitration and alternative dispute resolution through membership subscriptions, the B1-ranked Revista Brasileira de Arbitragem journal, annual international congresses, study groups, and research partnerships, serving arbitrators, lawyers, law firms, and law students in Brazil.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: CBAr generates revenue through annual membership fees paid by individuals (lawyers, arbitrators, academics) and legal entities (law firms, companies). Membership provides access to study groups, email debates, event discounts, and the quarterly Brazilian Arbitration Journal (RBA). Fees are adjusted annually in June based on the IPCA index.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

CBAr is a non-profit professional association that sells individual and corporate membership subscriptions to Brazilian and foreign arbitration and ADR professionals. Membership grants access to the quarterly Revista Brasileira de Arbitragem (RBA) journal, study groups, daily email debates, event discounts, and participation in annual congresses, lecture series, and research initiatives focused on arbitration and mediation.

Product overview

Comitê Brasileiro de Arbitragem (CBAr) is a non-profit association that serves as a membership-based professional organization focused on academic study and promotion of arbitration and non-judicial dispute resolution methods in Brazil. The organization operates a portfolio of products and services including the Revista Brasileira de Arbitragem (RBA), a quarterly academic journal published by Kluwer that has achieved B1 Qualis ranking; the CBAr-Almedina Collection of books; educational programs such as Study Groups and Lecture Series; annual conferences including the International Arbitration Congress (25th edition in 2026) and International Mediation Congress; and research services including CBAr-Ipsos opinion surveys and case law research. CBAr also provides a young professionals program (CBAr Jovem) for members up to 35 years old, legal opinions (Pareceres), and maintains a members-only area with access to publications, congress proceedings, and member management tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CBAr Membership (Annual Subscription) Annual membership subscription for individuals and legal entities, with tiered pricing for adults (R$998), young professionals up to 30 (R$698), students (R$531), undergraduate students (R$364), and corporate memberships (R$1,998+). Members receive access to Study Groups, daily email debates, event discounts, and the quarterly Revista Brasileira de Arbitragem.
• Revista Brasileira de Arbitragem (RBA) Quarterly academic journal on arbitration and mediation published by Kluwer, with B1 classification in the Qualis ranking. Contains articles, texts, jurisprudence, and information on national and international arbitration. Available in print and electronic formats to members.
• CBAr-Almedina Collection Book series published in partnership with Almedina, featuring academic works on arbitration and dispute resolution.
• International Arbitration Congress Annual international conference on arbitration, now in its 25th edition (2026), featuring presentations and discussions on arbitration topics for the arbitration community.
• International Business Mediation Congress Congress focused on business mediation, with multiple past editions documented (II, III, IV Congressos Internacionais de Mediação Empresarial).
• CBAr Lecture Series Educational lecture series with documented editions (1st through 4th CBAr Lecture Series) featuring expert discussions on arbitration topics.
• CBAr Jovem Young Professionals Program Program for members aged 35 and under featuring coordinators, projects, and networking opportunities dedicated to engaging young arbitration professionals.
• CBAr-Ipsos Arbitration Surveys Opinion surveys on arbitration practices in Brazil, conducted in partnership with Ipsos polling institute (2012 and 2021 editions).
• Case Law Research Reports Brazilian jurisprudence research studies including CBAr-ABEArb 2016, CISG case law 2015, CBAr-FGV 2007, and case law compilations through 2008.
• Diversity Surveys Research reports on diversity in law firms (2025) and arbitration institutions (2023) in Brazil.
• Legal Opinions (Pareceres) Expert opinions (pareceres) issued by CBAr on matters related to arbitration and dispute resolution.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IpsoscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCBAr has conducted opinion surveys in partnership with Ipsos, including the CBAr-Ipsos 2012 Survey and CBAr-Ipsos 2021 Survey, to gather market insights on arbitration practices and perceptions in Brazil.
• KluwercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Brazilian Arbitration Review (RBA) journal is published by Kluwer, making it accessible to members and the broader legal community internationally.
• AlmedinacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCBAr has a publishing partnership with Almedina for the CBAr-Almedina Collection, a book series dedicated to arbitration and related topics.
• ABEArb (Associação Brasileira de Direito Aeronáutico e Aeronáutico)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCBAr conducted joint research CBAr-ABEArb 2016 on case law, demonstrating collaboration with related professional associations.
• FGV (Fundação Getulio Vargas)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCBAr conducted research CBAr-FGV 2007 on case law, demonstrating collaboration with the prominent Brazilian academic institution.
• FTI ConsultingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCBAr published the 2024 FTI Report on Economic Benefits of Arbitration, providing research data on the economic impact of arbitration in Brazil.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Centro de Arbitragem e Mediação da Câmara de Comércio Brasil-Canadá (CAM-CCBC): Brazil's leading institution-administered arbitration chamber, offering case administration, arbitrator appointment, and events for the same Brazilian market and corporate-member base that CBAr serves.
• Câmara de Conciliação, Mediação e Arbitragem CIESP/FIESP: Industry-chamber arbitration institution affiliated with the São Paulo industry federations, providing arbitration case administration and events targeting the same Brazilian arbitration practitioner community.
• AMCHAM Brasil — Câmara de Mediação e Arbitragem: Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce arbitration chamber, directly competing for the same corporate and legal-entity members and publishing parallel industry research.
• Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb): UK-based professional membership body for arbitrators with global membership, training, accreditation and publications — the closest international analog to CBAr's professional-development-and-publication model.
• International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA): Global non-governmental organization dedicated to international arbitration, producing landmark publications and congresses alongside national arbitration committees — closely comparable to CBAr's role in Brazil.

Broad incumbents

• International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) — International Court of Arbitration: Global incumbent providing international arbitration administration, rules and events; competes with CBAr for sponsorship, high-profile arbitrator engagement, and corporate-member mindshare in Brazil.
• London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA): London-based international arbitration institution administering cases and producing reports/lists of arbitrators, serving the same corporate and counsel audience CBAr targets via the RBA and congresses.
• Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC): Major international arbitration institution in Asia operating arbitrators' events, rules and publications — a benchmark peer for CBAr's ambition to keep the International Arbitration Congress internationally relevant.
• Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC): Asia-headquartered international arbitration institution administering disputes and running annual events and publications; comparable to CBAr in scope of arbitrator development programs.
• International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR / AAA): American Arbitration Association's international arm, providing case administration, conferences and an arbitrators' network that overlaps with CBAr's arbitrator and in-house-counsel audience in Latin America.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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