Chambers and Partners recognizes Rafael as one of the leading lawyers in Litigation and Arbitration. A client comments: "Rafael's legal knowledge combined with his astute business sense and frankness put him in the category of elite lawyers who provide invaluable service to their clients.”

Rafael was also recognized by Chambers and Partners among the best professionals globally in Dispute Resolution: Arbitration and Dispute Resolution: Litigation.

The Legal 500 recognized Rafael as “Leading Partner” in Dispute Resolution Litigation and recommends him in Dispute Resolution Arbitration. A client describes Rafael as a “distinguished professional, not only for his refined technical quality, but also for the zeal and wisdom in which he articulates with clients.”.

LACCA Approved named Rafael among the most voted by the legal departments of companies in Latin America, being recognized as one of the best Litigation lawyers.

He is also recommended by Lexology in the areas of “Commercial Litigation” in the Global and Brazil guides and in the area of “Arbitration” in the Brazil guide.

Rafael is also listed as one of the most admired lawyers in Brazil by the publication Análise Advocacia.

He is also recognized by Leaders League in the Litigation and Arbitration Ranking.

Rafael is also recognized by Benchmark Litigation Latin America as a “Litigation Star” for his work in Arbitration and General Commercial.