Brazil: Shipping & Maritime
Brazil is a major international jurisdiction for maritime traffic, and the local shipping bar is similarly well developed. Our research highlights 11 practitioners recommended for their depth and breadth of expertise in the field.
Regarded as “one of the most significant firms” for shipping matters, Pedro Calmon Filho & Associados lists two big names. Pedro Calmon Filho is “one of Brazil’s leading shipping lawyers” and has “a wealth of experience”. Henrique Oswaldo Motta also features and is renowned for his expertise in ship insurance and purchase and sale contracts.
Also with two inclusions, Escritório Jurídico Carbone features Artur Carbone and Luís Felipe Galante. Two “first-rate” names in the shipping sector, they are highly regarded by clients and peers alike.
At Law Offices Carl Kincaid - Mendes Vianna Advogados Associados, Godofredo Mendes Vianna is a “leading light” and is praised for his experience in front of admiralty courts. He is joined by the highly regarded Camila Mendes Vianna Cardoso.
Ruy Fernando Carvalho da Silva of Farinon Carvalho da Silva & Advogados Associados is “a big name in this area” and Roberto Porto Farinon is praised for his “analytical mind”.
At one of the country’s most respected boutique firms, Shipping Consultoria, Fernando C Sobrino Porto is hailed as an “exceptional talent”. Joining him is the equally impressive Antonio Francisco Sobral Sampaio.
Stirling Leech of Clyde & Co LLP is head of the Latin American team and is a “highly respected name”.