Effective methods of consumer protection in Brazil. An analysis in the context of property development contracts

• Autores: Deborah Alcici Salomão
• Localización: Revista de Derecho Privado, ISSN-e 2346-2442, ISSN 0123-4366, Nº. 29, 2015
• Idioma: inglés
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  • This study examines consumer protection in arbitration, especially under the example of property development contract disputes in Brazil. This is a very current issue in light of the presidential veto of consumer arbitration on May 26, 2015. The article discusses the arbitrability of these disputes based on Brazilian legislation and relevant case law. It also analyzes of the advantages, disadvantages and trends of consumer arbitration in the context of real estate contracts. The paper concludes by providing suggestions specific to consumer protection in arbitration based on this analysis.