Marcos Ludwig advises Brazilian and foreign clients in corporate, contractual, regulatory, and corporate governance matters in various sectors and industries, with focus on project development and transactional work in the energy and infrastructure sector. He is experienced in dealing with commercial contracts, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), joint ventures (JVs), public-private partnerships (PPPs), regulatory matters, corporate social responsibility (CSR), Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), and other strategic matters. Clients praise his 'valuable experience', 'very personable approach' and 'excellent capacity in forming and leading competent teams on any legal issue'.
Fluent in Portuguese, English, Spanish, French, and German, and with basic knowledge of Mandarin, Marcos heads the firm's China Desk and is a member of the German Desk and of the French Desk. He is a board member of both the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK Rio de Janeiro) and of the France-Brazil Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIFB Rio de Janeiro), as well as a member of the Infrastructure Business Council of the Industry Federation of the State of Rio de Janeiro (FIRJAN), among other associations.
Marcos is a listed arbitrator in the panel of leading institutions in Brazil (CBMA), China (CIETAC and SHIAC) and the Netherlands (CAfA/NAI), with experience of serving as arbitrator in tribunals in disputes involving contractual, corporate, or regulatory matters.

Bar Admissions
Brazilian Bar Association (OAB/RJ 156.327)

Education
China-Latin America and Caribbean Region Legal Professionals Exchange Program, China Law Society/SUFE School of Law, Shanghai, China, 2019
IBRACH-Tsinghua Executive Training Program, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, 2018
ICC Institute Masterclass for Arbitrators, International Chamber of Commerce, Paris, France, 2015
LL.M., Institute of Comparative Law, McGill University, Montreal, Canada, 2006
Master of Laws, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, 2002
Bachelor of Laws, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, 2000

Significant Accomplishments
IFLR1000, Brazil – Project Development -- 2022
The Legal 500, Latin America – Projects and Infrastructure -- 2022
The Legal 500, Latin America - Public Law -- 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022
The Legal 500, Latin America - Corporate and M&A -- 2016
The Legal 500, Latin America - GC Powerlist: Latin America -- 2014
Latin Lawyer 250 - Project Finance & Infrastructure -- 2022
Latin Lawyer 250 - Corporate and M&A -- 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Latin Lawyer 250 - Private Equity -- 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021

Professional Associations

• International Bar Association
  
• International Chamber of Commerce - ICC
• German Chamber of Commerce and Industry - AHK
• International Arbitration Institute - IAI Paris
• France-Brazil Chamber of Com. and Industry - CCIFB

Seminars/ Presentation
“L'offre de Paris en matiere de reglement des litiges internationaux vue depuis le monde”, Paris Place de Droit : Regards croises sur les Chambres commerciales internationales de Paris (CCIP), Tribunal de commerce de Paris, January 2019

"The role of the arbitrator in increasing efficiency of arbitration proceedings", The First CIETAC Global Arbitrators Forum, Beijing, September 2018

“Uma leitura brasileira da experiencia arbitral chinesa: o que temos a aprender?”, FGV Direito Rio / CIETAC: Iniciativa Brasil-China, Rio de Janeiro, May 2018

“Controle externo da adaptacao dos contratos de arrendamento portuario ao Decreto n. 9.048/2017: reflexoes sobre o quadro constitucional, legal e infralegal aplicavel a atuacao do Tribunal de Contas da Uniao – TCU”, Ordem dos Advogados do Brasil: Seminario sobre Portos - Decreto n. 9.048/2017: questoes juridicas e impactos operacionais e de investimento, Rio de Janeiro, May 2018

“Overview of the Brazilian market and legal environment for Chinese clients”, Veirano Advogados: client presentation, Rio de Janeiro, March 2018

“Governanca corporativa nas estatais brasileiras”, American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM Brazil): Comite Estrategico de Governanca Corporativa, Sao Paulo, October 2017

“Marco regulatorio do setor portuario: contexto e recentes alteracoes”, Credit Suisse: Workshop sobre Portos, Sao Paulo, July 2017

“Port regulation in Brazil: overview and recent changes”, IBA Maritime and Transport Law Conference, Rio de Janeiro, June 2017

“Infrastructure in Brazil: challenges and opportunities”, Australia-Latin America Business Council (ALABC): Latin American Infrastructure Forum 2017, Melbourne, May 2017

• ANTAQ Adapts Rules for Construction and Exploration of Private-Use Terminal

  By Marcos Ludwig |May 2018

• Federal Government Changes Regulation of Brazil's Ports Law to Unlock Investments in the Sector

  By Marcos Ludwig |May 2017

Additional Articles"Brazil inaugurates new regime of port authority privatisation", IBA Maritime and Transport Law Committee eBulletin, Jun 14, 2022

"Hidrogênio verde e oportunidades entre o Brasil e a Europa", epbr, Mar 22, 2022

"Export restrictions related to the protection of Brazilian cultural heritage and due diligence when importing cultural goods from Brazil", ISAIDAT Law Review, Mar 24, 2021

"巴西基础设施领域的投资机会： 从国家发改委的政策方针看中国企业和投资者的基本框架", 中国经贸导刊 (China Economic & Trade Herald), Mar 1, 2021

"Brazil (Chapter), Art law: Restrictions on the export of cultural property and artwork", 2nd edition, International Bar Association (IBA) – Art, Cultural Institutions and Heritage Law Committee, Dec 1, 2020

"Parcerias público-privadas (PPPs) em tempos de coronavírus: Risco de impacto sistêmico para os entes subnacionais?", O Estado de São Paulo, May 8, 2020

"Good coming out of tragedy? The 2018 Brazil National Museum fire and the 2019 Endowment Funds Act", International Bar Association (IBA) - Art, Cultural Institutions and Heritage Law Committee, Aug 1, 2019

"Brazil (Chapter), The Government Procurement Review", 6th edition, Law Business Research, Jun 1, 2018

"New requirements for decision-making by public agents in Brazil", ICC CLP Commission Newsletter, Issue 3, Jun 1, 2018

"Brazil seeks to join the OECD as full member", ICC CLP Commission Newsletter, Issue 2, Feb 1, 2018