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Joana Granadeiro
Principal Associate
Joana Granadeiro joined the firm in September 2017. She is a member of the litigation and arbitration team and of the Morais Leitão international arbitration team, after having previously worked at the Firm’s corporate and M&A practice group for a year.
Prior to joining the Firm, Joana worked at Three Crowns LLP, in Paris (September 2016-August 2017) and at the New York offices of King & Spalding LLP (June-September 2014).
She currently serves as an ICC YAF Representative for the Europe and Russia chapter, being the first representative from Portugal, and is also a member of the Under 40 Committee of the Portuguese Arbitration Association.
In September 2021, Joana Granadeiro successfully completed the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) Tribunal Secretary Training Programme and, in January 2024, she completed the Winter Course of The Hague Academy of International Law.
Education
Law Degree (Católica Lisbon School of Law, 2015). LL.M. (New York University, 2016). Postgraduate degree in Energy Law (Católica Lisbon School of Law, 2019). Summer School in European Union Law (King´s College, London, 2013). Summer School in UK Contract Law (Oxford University, Oxford, 2012).
Languages
Portuguese, English and French.
Memberships
Portuguese Bar Association (2019). New York State Bar Association (2018). ICC Young Arbitrators Forum Representative (2021-2024). Member of the Lusophone Arbitrators Club (since 2022). Member of Under 40 Committee of the Portuguese Arbitration Association (since 2023).
