Can an arbitration clause in an ancillary contract be extended to disputes arising from main agreement? (Rio de Janeiro Court of Appeals) | Practical Law

Can an arbitration clause in an ancillary contract be extended to disputes arising from main agreement? (Rio de Janeiro Court of Appeals) | Practical Law

In Generali Brasil Seguros S.A. v GBA Gestão de Benefícios Associativos Ltda and SFX Gestão e Serviços Ltda, Interlocutory Appeal 0040089-75.2014.8.19.0000, the Rio de Janeiro Court of Appeals considered whether an arbitration clause contained in an ancillary contract can be extended to disputes arising from the main agreement.

Can an arbitration clause in an ancillary contract be extended to disputes arising from main agreement? (Rio de Janeiro Court of Appeals)

by Eduardo Damião Gonçalves (Partner), Flávio Spaccaquerche Barbosa (Associate) and Diego Nocetti (Associate), Mattos Filho Advogados
Published on 10 Dec 2014 • Brazil
In Generali Brasil Seguros S.A. v GBA Gestão de Benefícios Associativos Ltda and SFX Gestão e Serviços Ltda, Interlocutory Appeal 0040089-75.2014.8.19.0000, the Rio de Janeiro Court of Appeals considered whether an arbitration clause contained in an ancillary contract can be extended to disputes arising from the main agreement.