Costa, Albino & Rocha Sociedade de Advogados (CAR)'s insurance and reinsurance practice is noted for its expertise across contentious and non-contentious insurance matters. The firm specialises in assisting both domestic and international insurance players, with a focus on the insurance market in the US, Bermuda, UK and Europe. Its contentious practice is primarily centred on claim adjustment, while the team also provides advice on coverage and defence issues, direct insurance, facultative and treaty reinsurance, as well as broker negligence claims. Insurance-related M&A and contractual issues are other areas of activity for the team, which also handles global insurance and reinsurance programmes as well as policy wording reviews. Practice head Julio Costa is an expert in aviation and insurance matters, and often acts in aerospace loss adjustment and crisis management cases.  Dinir Rocha co-leads the team and is known for his work on D&O and financial line cases. Julia Santoro De Camargo Donato is sought out for her skills in insurance and reinsurance regulatory matters. Credit insurance issues are the focus of Carolina Oger Affonso De Almeida, while Ricardo Ribeiro Da Luz Loew assists clients with preventive and litigation mandates.

The insurance, reinsurance, health and private pension practice at Demarest Advogados is led out of São Paulo by insurance heavyweight Marcia Cicarelli. The firm boasts a strong bench of insurance experts who excel in handling high-profile and complex disputes, including claim adjustments. The team also assists with M&A, regulatory compliance, open insurance, tax and insurtech mandates. Cicarelli is known for handling insurance and reinsurance litigation, mediation and arbitration proceedings. Camila Prado handles a mix of insurance and reinsurance litigation and consultancy work, such as developing and reviewing insurance programmes and policy clauses. Corporate and regulatory matters are handled by André Alarcon, who acts for a predominantly international client base. Laura Pelegrini focuses on marine insurance, personal insurance and corporate issues. Thales Dominguez is well-versed in financial lines, Lucas Nascimento advises clients on complex claims and Juliana Piolla excels in contentious insurance issues.

Devoted to insurance and reinsurance matters, Ernesto Tzirulnik Advocacia stands out for its impressive track record in insurance, reinsurance and brokerage lawsuits, representing clients in contractual law cases, civil liability and corporate conflicts. The firm regularly advises on loss adjustment cases and regulatory issues. Practice head Ernesto Tzirulnik, the primary point of contact for insurance companies and policyholders, has a wealth of expertise in advising policyholders on claims against insurers. Inaê Siqueira de Oliveira excels in insurance and reinsurance disputes. Luca D’Arce Giannotti is noted for his knowledge of corporate contracts and performance disturbances. Health and life insurance cases are handled by Júlia Borges Endler Rodrigues.

Co-led by seasoned specialists Cassio Gama Amaral and Thomaz Kastrup,Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados' insurance practice handles transactional, regulatory, and contentious matters. Known for its transactional strength, the firm regularly advises on M&A, portfolio transfers, and distribution arrangements, while also guiding clients through complex regulatory frameworks, cross-border collateral guarantees, and product development for surety bonds. The team is equally active in high-stakes disputes, including surplus distribution claims and litigation involving companies under judicial recovery, with Amaral bringing deep regulatory and transactional expertise and Kastrup covering a broad scope including (re)insurance, healthcare, and pensions mandates. André Filipe Guimarães Fortunato works on M&A transactions for the insurance and reinsurance sector.

Singled out for its expertise in transactional insurance and reinsurance matters, Mattos Filho regularly advises on M&As, joint ventures, asset deals, and distribution agreements involving insurers, reinsurers, brokers, and private pension providers. Complementing its transactional strength, the team provides strategic regulatory guidance, including the structuring of (re)insurance programmes, contract drafting and review, and support for digital insurance initiatives. The firm also represents clients in high-stakes arbitration and litigation, and offers expertise in claims adjustment and settlement procedures across the insurance sector. Camila Calais is skilled at assisting Brazilian insurance clients with corporate reorganisations, negotiation of agreements, incorporation of insurance and reinsurance companies and regulatory issues. Marcelo Mansur Haddad is noted for his expertise in M&A in the insurance sector, while Adriano Guatimosim Carneiro is well-versed in corporate reorganisations and joint ventures. Pre-litigation and insurance litigation matters are handled by Thais Arza Monteiro, a key contact for insurers and reinsurers engaged in judicial and arbitration proceedings.

With a client base consisting of large insurance companies and brokers, insurance distributors, agents and insurtechs, Pinheiro Neto Advogados is well positioned to handle a wide range of insurance matters. The firm stands out for its corporate and transactional insurance work, advising on M&A, joint ventures, partnerships, bancassurance arrangements, and the structuring and financing of insurance products. It also provides regulatory and litigation support, guiding clients through approvals, claim notifications, loss adjustments, and off-court negotiations. Practice head Diógenes Gonçalves is well-versed in transactional mandates and regulatory issues pertaining to the Brazilian (re)insurance market. Corporate expert Carlos Eduardo Gazineu de Azevedo leads the firm's insurtechs acceleration programme, while Raíssa Lilavati Barbosa Abbas Campelo has broad expertise across regulatory, contractual and litigation mandates. Mariana Magalhães Lobato assists a mix of domestic and international clients with regulatory issues.

Chalfin, Goldberg & Vainboim Advogados' provides comprehensive support to a wide range of clients across litigation, advisory, and claims adjustment matters, receiving key support from the firm’s tax, M&A, and corporate departments. The practice is particularly skilled in handling financial lines, property and casualty, surety, maritime, transportation, and cyber risk insurance. Ilan Goldberg sits in Rio de Janeiro and regularly handles a mix of contentious and non-contentious insurance issues for domestic and multinational clients. Also residing in Rio de Janeiro, Renato Chalfin is the go-to name for insurers and reinsurers requiring representation in national and international judicial and arbitral proceedings. Camila Mazzarella centres her practice on advising insurance companies on claims handling, while Guilherme Bernardes handles administrative sanctioning proceedings before the Superintendence of Private Insurance and the Appeals Council of the National Private Insurance and Pension system. In São Paulo, Gustavo de Medeiros Melo focuses on insurance disputes involving civil liability, constitutional and consumer law. The aforementioned lawyers all jointly lead the practice. Thiago Junqueira left the firm in December 2024.

Raphael Miranda | Mello | Raposo | Barbosa Advogados' insurance practice is jointly led by founding partners and insurance litigation specialists Raphael Miranda, Pedro Ivo Mello and Antonio Pedro Raposo. The team excels in dispute resolution, with extensive experience representing policyholders in complex insurance-related cases across Brazil. It handles both arbitration and litigation before nearly all state and superior courts. Well-versed in claims involving regulatory issues, the team frequently advises on mandates involving engineering and operational risks, civil liability, D&O insurance, and surety and performance bonds. Also noted is Camila Vieira Terra, who focuses on civil litigation involving high-risk insurance.

 

Santos Bevilaqua Advogados is well equipped to advise clients on legislative and regulatory developments, frequently assisting insurtechs and other insurance organisations with issues before regulatory authorities. The team is also active in litigation, representing clients in contractual disputes, enforcement actions and other complex cases. Ana Paula Costa handles both non-contentious matters and strategic litigation for insurance clients. Other notable individuals include Daniela Matos and João Marcelo Dos Santos, both of whom bring a wealth of experience in insurance and reinsurance matters. Keila Manangão is a seasoned litigator and arbitrator who represents clients in high-stakes insurance and reinsurance disputes involving significant financial exposure. The aforementioned lawyers all jointly lead the practice.

Boutique insurance and reinsurance firm Schalch Sociedade de Advogados advises insurers, reinsurers, insurtechs and brokers on surety bonds, property, financial lines, liability and other issues. Advising on the structuring of insurance products, D&O policies and regulatory matters are core areas of focus for the group. Debora Schalch  co-leads the team and is sought out for her expertise in strategic litigation. Co-head João Paulo Balthazar Leite, an experienced litigator, is noted for his work on corporate and contractual contentious issues. Tatiana Algodoal Rosa excels in claims adjustments and general civil liability insurance. The team features a strong group of associates, including Daniel Marcus and Juliana Zukauskas, both of whom are active in insurance litigation.

Bermudes Advogados‘ insurance practice has been a key player in the insurance litigation market for over four decades, representing both domestic and foreign insurance and reinsurance clients in indemnity claims, administrative proceedings, and health insurance litigation. The firm is particularly recognised for its work in the pensions, motor, health and life insurance sectors. It also offers advice on corporate matters, policy clauses, agreements and administrative sanction proceedings. Marcio Vieira Souto Costa Ferreira, a seasoned litigator,  jointly leads the practice with Guilherme Valdetaro Mathias, another dispute resolution specialist, from Rio de Janeiro.  Carolina Cardoso Francisco and Rafaela Fucci are both names to note for insurance cases.

Particularly well-versed in insurance sector claims, J Armando Batista e Benes Advogados Associados handles a broad range of disputes, including D&O, E&O, and life, casualty, property, and marine insurance. Founding partner José Armando Da Glória Batista has significant experience in litigation involving insurance and reinsurance contracts. Vivianne Cristina Dos Reis Batista is skilled in contractual issues, compliance and regulatory requirements, while Victor Augusto Benes Senhora has a strong track record in insurance cases before the superior courts in Brazil. Other noteworthy individuals include Daniela Benes Senhora Hirschfeld, a key contact for large insurance companies engaged in strategic litigation, and Ana Lucia de Souza Ferreira. The previously mentioned lawyers all jointly lead the firm's insurance practice.

Mandaliti Advogados specialises in insurance and reinsurance matters, with a strong focus on both contentious and non-contentious issues related to insurance, health plans, and pension funds. Renato Mandaliti leads the firm from São Paulo, while Marco Yamada and Karina Batistuci co-lead the team from Bauru. Other noteworthy practitioners include Ademilson Silva, recognised for his deep knowledge of insurance law and related litigation, and Regiane Marujo, who rejoined the firm in October 2024.

Pellon & Associados Advocacia is highly active in contentious insurance and reinsurance matters, advising both Brazilian and international clients. The firm also assists with regulatory issues related to insurance litigation. Seasoned insurance specialists Luís Felipe Pellon and Sergio Ruy Barroso De Mello  jointly oversee the practice. Pellon and De Mello draw on their experience working in the legal departments of major insurers to advise on insurance, reinsurance, corporate and civil liability issues.

The insurance and reinsurance practice at RPZ em associação com a Kennedys is noted for its speciality in representing policyholders in litigation. The team handles large risk claims related to a wide array of issues, including geological episodes, fires, explosions, business interruption, shipping accidents, and cyberattacks. It is also equipped to handle class actions, judicial procedures, administrative sanctioning proceedings, criminal enquiries, investigations, and breaches of contract in both the public and private sectors. Dennys Zimmermann spearheads the practice, focusing on large loss claims and insurance litigation involving property, casualty, and financial lines. Co-head Felipe Reis, a civil litigator with vast experience handling high-risk claims, is especially skilled in claims involving D&O and E&O. The firm recently entered into an association agreement with international firm Kennedys.

Tavares & Chacur de Miranda Advogados handles a range of contentious and non-contentious insurance and reinsurance matters, including loss adjustment procedures, class actions, and corporate governance. A popular choice for health insurance providers, the team also provides pre-litigation support, assisting clients with settlement negotiations and monitoring both potential and ongoing claims against insurers. Insurance and reinsurance litigation specialist André Tavares oversees the practice with Daniel Chacur De Miranda, who excels in loss adjustment procedures.

TozziniFreire' insurance and reinsurance practice handles a wide range of issues, including regulatory matters with the Superintendence of Private Insurance, strategic agreements, loss adjustment, and strategic litigation. The team is experienced in both administrative and judicial litigation for insurers, reinsurers, and brokers. The practice also utilises the firm's expertise in M&A and joint ventures to guide insurance sector clients through transactions. Bárbara Bassani De Souza, who sits in the São Paulo office, is a key client for (re)insurance companies and brokers seeking advice on regulatory issues, loss adjustment, litigation and non-contentious matters.

The insurance practice at BMA Advogados handles a mix of transactional, contractual, regulatory, tax and contentious work for insurance sector clients. The team benefits from the firm’s M&A experience, handling transactions involving insurance contract portfolios and commercial agreements between insurers and their partner entities. Practice head Henrique Beloch is skilled in insurance-related M&A.

F. Torres Advogados' founding partner Fabio Torres has a wealth of experience handling insurance and reinsurance litigation, representing clients in insurance-related property, liability, surety and financial lines claims. He is also well-versed in loss adjustment matters. Practice head Amanda Peres dos Santos Nogueira advises on insurance law matters in the fields of liability, life, property, engineering and transport.

FAS Advogados, in cooperation with CMS been steadily expanding its footprint in Brazil’s insurance and reinsurance market, offering both contentious and advisory support. The team is well placed to assist with claims regulation and advises on policy design and the structuring of insurance operations. Practice head Felipe Bastos acts for a mix of insurers, reinsurers, insurance and reinsurance brokers, policyholders and insurtechs in contentious matters. Another individual to note includes Lívia Mathiazi, who supports clients in preventing disputes, structuring insurance operations, regulating claims, and handling strategic litigation.

Lefosse Advogados‘ insurance and reinsurance group offers comprehensive support across regulatory, corporate, distribution, and litigation matters. In addition to its work with insurers, reinsurers, and brokers, the team is highly active in advising insurtechs, healthtechs, and Managing General Agents (MGAs). Its recent work spans claims adjustment procedures, structuring distribution operations, guiding insurtech investment strategies, and handling disputes related to open and closed supplementary pension plans. Luciana Dias Prado heads the department and brings notable expertise in insurtech investment structuring and debt issuance operations, as well as in representing clients in matters involving open and closed supplementary pension plans.

Souza Araujo Butzer Zanchim Advogados – SABZ Advogados is a trusted choice for both insurers and policyholders, providing expertise in complex advisory matters such as risk assessments, compliance, and claims analysis. The team is particularly experienced in insurance policy matters, including directors and officers (D&O) and errors and omissions (E&O) coverage. The department is led by Pedro Guilherme Gonçalves De Souza, a seasoned practitioner in insurance and reinsurance disputes.