The combination of two prominent firms with market-leading insurance practices, CAL – Costa & Albino Sociedade de Advogados and DR&A Advogados, which merged in May 2023, Costa, Albino & Rocha Sociedade de Advogados (CAR) forms a significant Brazilian insurance powerhouse made all the more compelling, particularly for international clients, through the ongoing association with HFW. Insurers and reinsurers turn to the firm for assistance in strategic and advisory work, including M&A, business incorporations, regulatory issues and compliance. The group also showcases strong litigation credentials, providing support in high-value D&O and E&O claims, and disputes linked to surety bonds and judicial guarantees. Legacy CAL partner Julio Costa brings a wealth of experience in aviation and marine insurance. Dinir Rios Da Rocha, an ‘expert in the field of insurance’, is another leading figure in the team. Julia Santoro Donato offers ‘deep knowledge’, particularly on the non-contentious side, as does Carolina Oger Affonso De Almeida. Ricardo Ribeiro Da Luz Loew is a strong name on the litigation front.
Insurance in Brazil
Costa, Albino & Rocha Sociedade de Advogados (CAR)
Responsables de la pratique:
Dinir Salvador Rios da Rocha; Julio Costa
Les références
‘A spectacular firm. Super updated, impeccable technical opinions. Very assertive regulatory support. Very involved in ESG issues. Highly qualified professionals.’
‘One of the most knowledgeable firms on the subject of insurance in Brazil. Pragmatic, agile and accessible team. They meet deadlines and are accurate in deliveries.’
‘Dinir Rocha is an expert in the field of insurance. We admire Dinir for his simplicity and genius in his specialty.’
Principaux clients
Allianz Seguros
BMG Seguros
Axa Seguros
Fairfax Brasil Seguros Corporativos
Chubb Seguros Brasil
Starr International Brasil Seguradora
Sompo Seguros and group
Zurich Brasil Companhia de Seguros and Liberty Seguros
AIG Seguros
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Brasil
Justos Seguros
Atradius Credito y Caucion
Fator Seguradora
Avla Seguros Brasil
Marsh McLennan
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted AVLA in launching its business in Brazil and structuring its innovative credit and surety bond products.
- Advised Good Winds Corretorra de Seguros on its takeover by Alper Corretora de Seguros.
- Assisting STARR in negotiations with the payment company Soudi Cartões to establish an insurance distribution channel.
Demarest Advogados
Singled out for its strong capabilities in non-contentious matters, Demarest Advogados boasts a ‘highly qualified‘ practice, which offers representation to national and international insurance and reinsurance companies. In addition to advising on corporate finance, M&A and regulatory compliance, the group also handles partnership and distribution agreements. Insurance disputes and substantial damage claims across various industries also feature on the workload. The ‘attentive, helpful, competent’ department head Marcia Cicarelli Barbosa De Oliveira often acts for insurers in high-stakes cases. Andre Alarcon is recommended for corporate matters, while the ‘excellent’ Camila Prado is a key contact for litigation. Laura Pelegrini, who is widely praised by clients, is a ‘reference lawyer in insurance and mediation/arbitration‘ mandates.
Responsables de la pratique:
Marcia Cicarelli
Les références
‘Marcia Cicarelli Barbosa de Oliveira – attentive, helpful, competent, always looking for an alternative solution.’
‘Marcia Cicarelli Barbosa de Oliveira offers highly specialised consultancy and is always up-to-date with innovations and regulatory news in the market.’
‘Camila Prado – Excellent lawyer with vast knowledge of the law.’
Principaux clients
Descartes |Insurance
Willis Tower Watson
Câmara de Comercialização de Energia Elétrica – CCEE
Canadian Solar
Economus| Instituto de Seguridade Social
Qualicorp| Administradora de Benefícios
Banco ABC Brasil
EnergisaPrev| – Fundação Energia de Previdência
Junto Seguradora
Previnor| Associação de Previdência Privada
HDI
IRB Brasil Resseguros
Brit |Syndicate| BRT 2987
Central Nacional Unimed
BB Seguridade
Mapfre
XP Vida e |Previdência
Cesce| |Brasil| |Seguros
AON
Fator| |Seguradora
BrasilPrev
Omint| |Seguros
Allianz Seguros
Liberty Seguros
UBER
CNP Seguros
Cardif| do Brasil Vida e Previdência
Howden Broking Group
Quinto Andar Serviços Imobiliários
Europ| |Assistance| Brasil Serviços de Assistência
Allied World Assurance Company
Renaissance Re
Navigators Re
AO3 |Tecnologia|
180 Seguros Empreendimentos e Participações
Beazley Group
Vitta |Tecnologia| |em| |Saúde
Pier Serviços |Digitais|
Coface| do Brasil Seguros de Crédito
Chubb Seguros
AIG Seguros
Zurich
Swiss Re
Universal Assistance (Travel Ace)
Generali Brasil Seguros
Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance
Seguros Sura
Berkley Seguros Brasil
Starr International Brasil
Axa| Group
Visa
Assurant
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Generali Brasil on the negotiation and redesign of a commercial agreement with Banco BMG for the exclusive distribution of insurance products in BMG’s channels.
- Defending Assurant Seguradora in a lawsuit commenced by Seguradora Líder do Consórcio do Seguro DPVAT concerning regulations and consortium rules of Brazil’s compulsory automobile insurance (DPVAT).
- Advising a panel of reinsurers in the analysis of insurance coverage for a work-related accident where three stevedores died from oxygen depletion while unloading wood logs that were stored in the ship’s hold.
Ernesto Tzirulnik Advocacia
With over four decades’ experience in the insurance and reinsurance spaces, Ernesto Tzirulnik Advocacia has a top-notch practice that enjoys a strong reputation for advising clients, most of which are policyholders, on the full range of legal and regulatory matters. Core areas of activity include loss adjustment procedures, brokerage lawsuits, and disputes linked to corporate, contractual and civil liability issues. Clients come from across a range of sectors, including oil and gas, mining, power, aviation, maritime, construction and manufacturing. Founding partner Ernesto Tzirulnik, ‘one of the most experienced and respected lawyers in the industry‘, remains an active force in the market. Key support is offered by other highly experienced practitioners including Paulo Luiz de Toledo Piza, a contact for cross-border disputes, and Wolf Ejzenberg, who possesses solid credentials on loss adjustment procedures and strategic negotiations linked to infrastructure contracts. Luca D’Arce Giannotti is often retained by energy clients in judicial and arbitral disputes, policy negotiations and loss adjustments, while Amanda Visoto de Matos is especially active in contentious issues and reinsurance. Clients also benefit from a solid cadre of up-and coming-lawyers, including Inaê Siqueira de Oliveira.
Responsables de la pratique:
Ernesto Tzirulnik; Paulo Luiz De Toledo Piza; Wolf Ejzenber
Les références
‘Technical and institutional knowledge of the insurance sector. Ernesto Tzirulnik and Inae Siqueira de Oliveira stand out.’
‘In-depth technical knowledge and immediate service. Ernesto is one of the most experienced and respected lawyers in the industry.’
Campos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA Piper
A strong performer in domestic and international insurance and reinsurance mandates, Campos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA Piper provides comprehensive assistance across regulatory compliance, corporate affairs, coverage, and claims. The firm’s association with international outfit DLA Piper helps facilitate a streamlined service for cross-border claims. Clients appreciate the team’s ‘great expertise in M&A in the sector’ and acknowledge the ‘excellent technical level’ of the core insurance partners. These include practice head Marcella Hill, who divides her time between London and São Paulo, and Jaqueline Suryan, who has considerable experience in non-contentious insurance matters. Mariana Cavalcanti Jardim, a seasoned of counsel based in Rio de Janeiro, is recommended for corporate and regulatory matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Marcella Hill; Jaqueline Suryan
Les références
‘Excellent technical level of the insurance and reinsurance core partners. Great expertise in M&A in the sector – Marcela Hill, Jaqueline Suryan, Mariana Jardim are recommended.’
‘Excellence and highly qualified and experienced professionals, offering effective and personalised legal solutions.’
‘Jaqueline Suryan – highly qualified, experienced and with a customer-centric approach to establishing lasting relationships.’
Principaux clients
The Ardonagh Group
Arthur J. Gallagher
AXA XL Group
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Brasil Seguros
Starboard Restructuring Partners Consultoria em Negócios
BMS Group Limited
Gallagher Re Latin America Corretora de Resseguros
Chubb Seguros Brasil
Liberty Seguros
Tokio Marine
Pro Insurance Solutions Limited
CNA Insurance
Fidelis Underwriting
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty Resseguros Brasil
Atradius Reinsurance Limited
Fairway Seguros
Mongeral Aegon Seguros e Previdência
Quest Consulting (NY)
MS Amlin AG
AXA
Avla Seguros Brasil
Summo genere corretora de seguros
European Mutual Association for Nuclear Insurance AAM
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Arthur J. Gallagher on several corporate transactions, including the change of corporate control and merger of companies in Brazil.
- Provided insurance regulatory advice to Ardonagh Group Limited on its corporate restructuring, including insurance regulatory advice to ensure the internal transactions complied with the applicable laws and regulations.
- Assisted Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Americas in the restructuring of its Latin America carriers.
Chalfin, Goldberg & Vainboim Advogados
The highly specialised insurance group at Chalfin, Goldberg & Vainboim Advogados provides extensive advisory and litigation support to leading domestic and international insurers and reinsurers. The team, which is praised for its ‘excellent legal technical knowledge’, ‘personalised services’ and ‘multidisciplinary advice’, has experience across various insurance lines and industries including energy, agriculture, logistics, maritime and financial services. Strategic litigation, D&O and infrastructure claims feature heavily on the firm’s portfolio, which is also populated by mandates related to regulatory and commercial advice for product and business launches. Ilan Goldberg, one of the founding partners, boasts over two decades of experience in contentious and non-contentious insurance matters. Other key practitioners include litigation partner Thiago Junqueira, Renato Chalfin, a key contact for non-contentious work, Gustavo de Medeiros Melo, who focuses on insurance disputes, and Rodrigo Gomes De Sousa, a name to note for loss adjustment. Guilherme Bernardes stands out at the associate level.
Responsables de la pratique:
Ilan Goldberg; Thiago Junqueira; Rodrigo Gomes de Sousa; Renato Chalfin; Gustavo de Medeiros Melo
Les références
‘Excellent legal technical knowledge, personalised services, great insight into the insurance and reinsurance market, agility in resolving matters and ability to provide multidisciplinary advice.’
‘I would like to highlight the names of Ilan Goldberg, Renato Chalfin, Gustavo Melo and Thiago Junqueira, who have extensive knowledge and manage to provide fast service with technical quality.’
‘Team is very technically prepared, and meets deadlines.’
Principaux clients
Chubb Seguros
Prudential
Club Santuu
IRB Brasil Re
Icatu
Austral Resseguradora
Austral Seguradora
Fenaprevi – Brazil’s National Private Pension and Life Association
PagSeguro
Tokio Marine
Bradesco Seguros
Latin Re
Banestes
Generali Seguros
Argo Brasil Seguros (Akad Seguros)
Newe Seguradora
QBE Insurance Europe
Mongeral
Porto Seguro
Latin Re
Principaux dossiers
- Representing FenaPrevi, Brazil’s national private pension and life association, in the drafting of the new regulatory framework for life insurance in Brazil.
- Representing Icatu Seguros in a series of cases before the Brazilian Superior Court of Justice.
- Advising Clube Santtu, on various matters, including corporate insurance required for its operation in Brazil.
Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados
Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados has made a strong push into the insurance and reinsurance market in the past year with the recruitment of two partners from Mattos Filho. New practice head Cassio Gama Amaral, who ‘lends the firm solid credibility in advising insurers and reinsurers’ on contentious and non-contentious matters, and Thomaz Kastrup, ‘an excellent lawyer with many years of experience in the (re)insurance market’ who is especially strong on the corporate and regulatory fronts, joined the firm in December 2022. The team now has ‘some of the best professionals in the market’ with a comprehensive offering that benefits from a strong overlap with the firm’s corporate and finance practices. Other key partners include Eduardo Avila de Castro, who stands out for his experience in banking regulatory matters, and Nei Schilling Zelmanovits, who excels in transactional work. Associate Pedro Henrique Ricco Verzemiassi is active in regulatory and corporate matters pertaining to the insurance and reinsurance sectors.
Responsables de la pratique:
Cassio Gama Amaral; Thomaz Kastrup; Eduardo Avila de Castro; Nei Schilling Zelmanovits
Les références
‘Personalised service and specific understanding of regulatory demands.’
‘The firm’s insurance practice, headed up by Cassio Amaral, has some of the best professionals in this market. Cassio lends the firm solid credibility in advising insurers and reinsurers, having acted in relevant adjustment claims and M&A.’
‘Cassio Amaral – reference professional in insurance and reinsurance in Brazil. Outstanding performance in the guarantee insurance market, having actively participated in discussions of legislative/regulatory changes. He has outstanding performance on the litigation front, whether in the defence of the interests of his clients, or in achieving a settlement between the conflicting parties.’
Principaux clients
HDI Seguros
IRB Brasil Resseguros
Zurich Minas Brasil Seguros
Caixa Seguridade
Metropolitan Life Seguros e Previdência Privada
Prudential do Brasil Seguros de Vida
Cardif do Brasil Vida e Previdência
Allianz Seguros
Berkley Seguros
Pottencial Seguros
IBM do Brasil
Axa Seguros
BMG Seguros
Junto Seguros
Generali Brasil Seguros
180 Corretora de Seguros
Banco C6
Mercado Pago
Pagseguro
Companhia Brasileira de Distribuição – GPA
Principaux dossiers
- Assisting Caixa Seguridade Participações in the R$667m sale to CNP Assurances of its equity interests in various joint ventures.
Mandaliti Advogados
Demonstrating strong credentials in insurance and pensions-related work, Mandaliti Advogados manages a large volume of litigation matters. Praised by clients for delivering ‘smart and strategic solutions’, the firm represents a broad range of insurers, reinsurers and brokers. On the non-contentious side, the group assists with strategic commercial matters, including product and business launches, as well as broader regulatory and day-to-day concerns. Senior partner Renato Mandaliti is the main point of contact for pension funds, health plans, insurance and reinsurance clients. Regiane Marujo, Thiago Campos, Marco Yamanda and Ademilson Silva are also part of the core team.
Responsables de la pratique:
Renato Mandaliti
Les références
‘A firm operating in many branches, specialising in insurance, with dedicated partners. They deliver smart and strategic solutions to the client.’
Principaux clients
BSP Participações
Bradesco Vida e Previdência
Bradesco Saúde
Willis Corretores de Seguros
Sul América
Principaux dossiers
- Defended Bradesco Saúde in a health insurance coverage claim.
- Defended Bradesco Saúde in a health insurance claim concerning intraocular lenses.
- Advising Bradesco Saúde on a coverage claim concerning the need for multidisciplinary treatment for an insured party who had been diagnosed with autism.
Mattos Filho
Mattos Filho has a ‘highly qualified‘ insurance team of ‘top-notch lawyers‘. Practitioners regularly ‘deal with complex issues, and deliver smart and strategic solutions‘, particularly on the non-contentious side, where the team has a good track record on related M&A and strategic partnership agreements. The firm has been particularly active in supporting insurers in setting up digital distribution channels. Key partners include Marcelo Mansur Haddad ‘one of the most respected lawyers in the Brazilian insurance and reinsurance market‘, and Camila Leal Calais, who is active in transactional and regulatory matters, and singled out for her understanding of insurtechs. Following the December 2022 departure of Cassio Gama Amaral and Thomaz Kastrup , Thais Arza Monteiro is now the lead contact for contentious matters.
Principaux clients
CNP Assurances S.A.
IRB-Brasil Resseguros S.A.
Chubb Seguros Brasil S.A.
Darwin Seguros S.A.
Banco Votorantim S.A.
Fairfax Brasil Seguros Corporativos S.A.
Grupo Prudential Seguros
Johnson & Johnson
Confederação Nacional das Seguradoras – Cnseg
Principaux dossiers
Pellon & Associados Advocacia
Pellon & Associados Advocacia has solid credentials for advising on major insurance and reinsurance disputes. The firm handles a range of engineering and property damage claims, and represents clients on issues linked to the telecoms, health and aviation sectors. Luís Felipe Pellon and Sergio Ruy Barroso De Mello are the names to note.
Principaux dossiers
Pinheiro Neto Advogados
‘Quality, experience, assertiveness and prompt service are points of excellence’ at Pinheiro Neto Advogados, which provides strategic, regulatory, and commercial advice to insurers, reinsurers, and policyholders. The team is especially strong on the non-contentious side, and stands out for its in-depth knowledge of insurtech. Additionally, the firm provides industry clients with market-leading support in M&A transactions, joint ventures, financings, bancassurance structures, and product launches. Key individuals include: Diogenes Mendes Gonçalves Neto , who handles litigation and transactional matters; banking and finance partner Bruno Balduccini; Fernando Mirandez Del Nero Gomes, who acts for financial institutions, insurance and payment services clients in transactions; and Carlos Eduardo Gazineu de Azevedo, who is noted for his ‘unparalleled quality and expertise’, and leads the firm’s insurtech acceleration programme. The team has a deep bench of seasoned associates, including Raíssa Lilavati Barbosa Abbas Campelo, who specialises in regulatory, contractual and litigation work in the insurance sector, and the ‘pragmatic and courteous’ Mariana Magalhães Lobato, a contact for transactional and regulatory insurance work.
Les références
‘Quality, experience, assertiveness and prompt service are points of excellence for the firm.’
‘Carlos Eduardo Azevedo is a professional of unparalleled quality and expertise. He showed broad knowledge of several areas, including insurance processes. Along with Carlos Eduardo, Mariana Magalhães Lobato was another key lawyer for the discussion of drafts, adjustments and adaptations of solutions. She is as pragmatic and courteous as Carlos Eduardo.’
‘The insurance team at Pinheiro Neto Advogados is extremely qualified to meet all types of demands, from the simplest to the most complex. With in-depth analysis of regulatory issues, the team brings innovative suggestions, seeking to align the regulator’s expectations with the reality of the insurtech. They are collaborative and available.’
Principaux clients
Fairfax Seguradora
Caixa Seguradora
Axa Seguros
Safra Seguros Gerais
Brasilseg
Porto Seguros
Mapfre Seguros Gerais
Tokio Marine Seguradora
Samsung Eletrônica do Brasil
Nova Transportadora do Sudeste – Grupo Brookfield
Santos Bevilaqua Advogados
Noted for its ‘excellent knowledge of the insurance and reinsurance market in Brazil’, Santos Bevilaqua Advogados offers advice to both domestic and international insurers, covering a broad range of areas including banking, pensions, and healthcare. Clients commend its regulatory work and interactions with key regulators. The ‘very professional and qualified’ João Marcelo Dos Santos and Daniela De Matos Rodrigues, whose 'high knowledge of SUSEP regulations’ is highlighted by clients, are recommended for non-contentious matters. Keila Manangão is a lead contact for high-stakes litigation and arbitration in this space, while Marco Antonio Bevilaqua handles pension-related matters. Ana Paula Costa, whose insurance experience encompasses non-contentious mandates and litigation, is another noteworthy individual.
Responsables de la pratique:
Ana Paula Costa; Daniela Matos; João Marcelo dos Santos; João Marcelo Carvalho; Keila Manangão; Marco Antonio Bevilaqua
Les références
‘Excellent knowledge of the insurance and reinsurance market in Brazil . The firm is up to date on all normative and regulatory matters linked to SUSEP and PROCON.’
‘Daniela Matos is diligent, has high knowledge of SUSEP regulations and PROCON legislation.’
‘Santos Bevilaqua is a professional, knowledgeable firm and its advice gives us a lot of confidence.’
Schalch Sociedade de Advogados
‘Highly qualified’ boutique Schalch Sociedade de Advogados provides a comprehensive range of litigation, commercial, and regulatory services in the insurance field. On the non-contentious side, the group assists with the structuring of insurance products, D&O policies, and various forms of coverage. Insurance and reinsurance clients also retain the team in high-value indemnity claims, corporate disputes and matters before SUSEP. Founding partner Debora Schalch is a strong performer in insurance-related litigation and possesses over 30 years’ market experience. Tatiana Algodoal Rosa focuses on non-contentious matters, while João Paulo Balthazar Leite excels in administrative, judicial and arbitral proceedings. Daniel Marcus, an associate with over 22 years’ experience, is also recommended for litigation in this space.
Responsables de la pratique:
Débora Schalch; João Paulo Balthazar Leite; Tatiana Algodoal Rosa
Les références
‘Highly qualified firm and easy to deal with.’
‘Schalch has a highly qualified team that stands out not only for its evident technical capacity, but also for its assertiveness in conducting claims settlement processes and for the promptness and quality of the service provided. The technical opinions are always well-founded. The way they organise and summarise a case, in an objective and transparent manner, also sets them apart.’
‘Débora Schalch – always provides a fundamental strategic vision for the cases, demonstrating technical security in sensitive cases.’
Principaux clients
Ezze Seguros
Mitsui Sumitomo Seguros
Axa XL Seguros
Munich Re do Brasil Resseguradora
Sul América Cia Nacional de Seguros
Porto Seguro Cia. De Seguros Gerais
Liberty Seguros
Fairways Seguros
Atradius Collections Serviços de Cobrança de Dívidas
Mapfre Seguros Gerais
Fator Seguradora
Argo Seguros Brasil
Bradesco Seguros
Beazley Group
Tokio Marine Seguradora
Allianz Seguros
Chubb Seguros Brasil
Sompo Seguros
Swiss RE Corporate Solutions Brasil Seguros
BMG Seguros
Berkley International do Brasil Seguros
IRB Brasil Resseguros
Cescebrasil – Seguradora de Garantias e Crédito
Too Seguros
Principaux dossiers
- Defending Sompo Seguros in a lawsuit filed by T-Grão seeking to be indemnified due to a fire that damaged six of its silos.
- Assisting Swiss RE Corporate Solutions Brasil Seguros in an enforcement action following the default of a multimillion insurance debt.
- Defending Berkley International do Brasil Seguros in a lawsuit for damages filed by Partifib Peru and Partifib Guatemala against Frasson Engenharia.
Tavares & Chacur de Miranda Advogados
Tavares & Chacur de Miranda Advogados possesses substantial experience in prominent and high-value domestic and cross-border claims concerning the insurance and reinsurance sectors. The firm, which fields a dedicated health insurance litigation group, acts for a diverse client roster, where major insurers and reinsurers feature alongside financial services companies. In addition to its litigation track record, the practice is also well positioned to handle non-contentious insurance matters, regularly advising on commercial and risk management issues. Partner Daniel Chacur De Miranda undertakes a variety of work, with a particular focus on loss adjustment and contractual matters. Founding partner André Tavares remains a leading market figure, especially known for his high-end litigation experience.
Responsables de la pratique:
André Tavares; Daniel Chacur de Miranda
Les références
‘The firm has lawyers with great expertise in insurance/reinsurance advisory and litigation matters.’
‘André Tavares and Daniel Chacur de Miranda stand out for their knowledge and expertise of the insurance industry.’
‘I understand that the biggest differential of the firm is the performance of partner André Tavares.’
Principaux clients
Access – Sua Saúde Adm. de Benefícios
Axa XL Catlin
Caixa Seguradora
Chubb Seguros Brasil
Ezze Seguros
Junto Seguros
Mapfre Seguradora
Munich Re do Brasil Resseguradora
Swiss RE Corporate Solutions Brasil Seguros
Thb Corretora de Resseguro
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Chubb Seguros on a loss adjustment of D&O insurance cover for a securities class action filed before a Federal Court in New Jersey.
- Assisting Junto Seguros in a litigation against a public entity regarding coverage of a performance bond issued for a major project.
- Representing Chubb Seguros in a dispute regarding the reimbursement of defence costs related to a securities class action filed before a Federal Court in New York.
Bermudes Advogados
With extensive experience in high-stakes legal proceedings, Bermudes Advogados frequently appearing before the Supreme Federal Court on major test cases. The team’s contentious expertise includes administrative disputes in pensions, motor insurance, and life insurance. Insurers, reinsurers, and industry organisations regularly instruct the firm, which also handles corporate and regulatory matters, including policy drafting, distribution agreements, and bancassurance arrangements. Litigation specialists Guilherme Valdetaro Mathias and Marcio Vieira Souto Costa Ferreira jointly lead a team that delivers ‘smart and strategic solutions’.
Responsables de la pratique:
Marcio Vieira Souto Costa Ferreira; Guilherme Valdetaro
Les références
‘A firm that handles complex issues, and delivers smart and strategic solutions.’
Principaux clients
União Nacional das Instituições de Autogestão em Saúde – Unidas
Cnseg
Fenasaude
Fenaseg
Fenaprevi
Seguradora Líder Dpvat
IESS – Instituto De Estudos De Saúde Suplementar
Bradesco Seguros
Bradesco Auto Re
Bradesco Saúde
Bradesco Vida E Previdência
Irb Brasil Re
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Brasil Seguros
Sulamérica Seguros
Qualicorp
Caixa Seguros
Zurich Minas Brasil Seguros e Zurich Santander Brasil Seguros e Previdência
Chubb Seguros
Unimed Seguros
Berkley Brasil Seguros
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Fenasaúde – Federação Nacional de Saúde Suplementar in a case before the Superior Court of Justice (STJ).
- Defending Chubb in a dispute brought by Anglo American.
- Assisting Berkley Brasil Seguros in filing an injunctive relief to prevent Aneel from executing the full value of the insurance policy without first assessing the damages incurred by Aneel.
F. Torres Advogados
F. Torres Advogados has a strong footprint in the Brazilian insurance and reinsurance market with teams based in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. Its international offering is also enhanced through its association with UK insurance firm Kennedys. The firm provides comprehensive assistance to major insurers in high-value coverage disputes and claims, as well as strategic non-contentious matters. This expertise covers a range of areas, including D&O, aviation, real estate, and infrastructure. Managing partner Fabio Torres is a highly experienced litigation practitioner, while partner Marcelo Lopes leads on advisory matters, including contracts, warranty issues, and civil liability.
Responsables de la pratique:
Fabio Torres
Principaux clients
Swiss Re
Generali
Chubb
Austral
Zurich Minas
Zurich Santander
Axa
Markel
Starr
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted IF P&C Insurance (the reinsurer) in a settled claim involving a continuous ship unloader, whose damage resulted in the loss of thousands of reais.
- Advised Tokio Marine on insurance issues linked to the rupture of Dam 1 in Brumadinho, Minas Gerais.
- Advised Zurich on ongoing insurance issues resulting from the rupture of the Fundão Dam in Minas Gerais in 2015.
J Armando Batista e Benes Advogados Associados
J Armando Batista e Benes Advogados Associados has a team of ‘excellent professionals’, noted for their ‘expertise in the insurance area’. The team has good credentials in high-value insurance and reinsurance disputes, and is also well versed in D&O, E&O, and reinsurance contracts and policies, as well as regulatory affairs. Managing partner José Armando Da Glória Batista brings valuable experience from his prior in-house roles in insurance companies and major banks. Partner Victor Augusto Benes Senhora, who has handled high-profile cases before the superior courts, also attracts high praise. Vivianne Cristina Dos Reis Batista is known for her regulatory expertise, while Daniela Benes Senhora Hirschfeld maintains a broad insurance practice, covering litigation and non-contentious issues.
Responsables de la pratique:
José Armando da Glória Batista
Les références
‘The firm always provides us with excellent and prompt services.’
‘Victor Benes: helpful, technical, efficient and highly specialised.’
‘The reputable firm has a differentiated service compared to all others in the market. The work is always done quickly and with high quality.’
Principaux clients
Chubb Seguros Brasil
Itaú Seguros
Liberty Seguros
Fairfax Brasil Seguros Corporativos
Prudential Do Brasil Seguros De Vida
Porto Seguro Companhia De Seguros Gerais
Axa Xl Seguros
Itaúseg Saúde
Itaú Vida E Previdência
Marcep Corretagem De Seguros
Itaú Seguros De Auto E Residência
Azul Companhia De Seguros Gerais
Porto Seguro Vida E Previdência
Porto Seguro – Seguro Saúde
Indiana Seguros
Porto Seguro Capitalização
Porto Seguro Proteção E Monitoramento
Porto Seguro Administradora De Consórcios
Itaú Unibanco
Porto Seguro Serviços Médicos
Ambev
Axa Resseguros
Principaux dossiers
- Assisting Fairfax Brasil Seguros Corporativos in a coverage claim involving one of its clients—Cia. de Energia Elétrica do Estado do Tocantins.
- Defending Itaú. in an insurance lawsuit in which the plaintiffs—heirs to Leon Kasinsky, the policyholder—seek to receive survivor’s pension following his death.
- Defending Itaú Seguros in a lawsuit brought by a plaintiff who discovered, more than 30 years after their spouse’s passing, three insurance plans worth millions to which she alleges she is owed access.
Raphael Miranda | Melo | Raposo | Advogados de Barbosa
Raphael Miranda | Melo | Raposo | Advogados de Barbosa comes highly recommended for its ‘specialised’ insurance team and ‘excellent performance’ in policyholder-related work, including loss adjustment and indemnity matters. The practice has a strong foundation across several key industries, such as infrastructure, mining, construction, healthcare, banking, renewables, and oil and gas. Raphael Miranda, a seasoned professional with more than two decades’ experience in insurance and reinsurance disputes, jointly oversees the department with Pedro Ivo Mello and Antonio Pedro Raposo, both of whom are also active in insurance claims. Litigation specialists Luiza Bartolo and Victor Willcox were promoted to the partnership in 2022.
Responsables de la pratique:
Raphael Miranda; Pedro Ivo Mello; Antonio Pedro Raposo
Les références
‘Best insurance law firm in the country for acting for policyholders. Highly specialised and with excellent performance in numerous cases relevant to the Brazilian insurance market.’
‘Specialised in insurance disputes.’
‘The team has a great deal of specialist knowledge, is very available and competent.’
Principaux clients
BRF
Vale
J&F Investimentos
Furnas – Centrais Elétricas
Ultrapar Participações
Banco BTG Pactual
Icatu Seguros
Enforce Group
Eneva
Votorantim Cimentos
Grupo Eleva
Gera Capital
Ancar Ivanhoe Administradora de Shopping Centers
Queiroz Galvão
Andrade Gutierrez
Opportunity
Terminal de Contêineres de Paranaguá
Sul América Seguros
Bemisa
Gemini Energy
Bradesco Seguros
SNEF Serviços e Montagens
Multiplan
Iguatemi
JHSF
MDC Energia
CEI Energética
Milplan
Sicredi
Odebrecht Realizações
WEG
Hidrovias do Brasil
MRS
Atacadão
Brasken
Positivo Tecnologia
VL Construtora
Qualicorp Administradora de Beneficios
VL Construtora
Qualicorp Administradora de Beneficios
Principaux dossiers
- Advising SNEF and Energ Power on an insurance dispute concerning damage to three generator units at a solar power plant.
- Representing Eólicas BR in lawsuits against Chubb Seguros.
TozziniFreire Advogados
TozziniFreire Advogados provides comprehensive insurance and reinsurance advice encompassing corporate matters, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution. The team is active in emerging sectors like insurtech, and offers support in associated online and data protection matters. The firm also handles major coverage claims, M&A transactions, insurance policies, and joint ventures, where it represents prominent insurers, reinsurers, and brokers. The ‘excellent’ Bárbara Bassani De Souza ‘has a comprehensive and deep vision of the insurance market’, and jointly leads the team with New York-based partner Marcio Mello Silva Baptista.
Responsables de la pratique:
Bárbara Bassani; Marcio Mello Baptista
Les références
‘A very experienced team with relevant experience in the insurance sector, which reverts positively in favour of clients, who have a more comprehensive and in-depth view of regulatory and contractual issues.’
‘Bárbara Bassani de Souza is an excellent lawyer and counsellor; she has a comprehensive and deep vision of the insurance market.’
Principaux clients
Argo Seguros Brasil
Banco BMG
Zurich Minas Brasil Seguros
Euler Hermes Seguros
Berkley International do Brasil Seguros
Principal Financial Services
Compagnie Française d’Assurance pour le Commerce Extérieur (COFACE DO BRASIL)
Fairfax Brasil Seguros Corporativos
Banco ABC Brasil
CesceBrasil Seguros de Garantias e Crédito
Principaux dossiers
- Acting for Argo Global in the acquisition by Spice of shares in Argo Seguros Brasil.
- Assisting Banco BMG with the creation of insurance company BMG Seguridade and the purchase of MG Seguros.
- Representing Zurich in a lawsuit filed by trade unions (Sindicato dos Auditores Fiscais de Rondônia e Sindicato Dos Trabalhadores Em Saúde No Estado De Rondônia) against the client and the State of Rondônia.
BMA Advogados
BMA Advogados has a highly respected insurance team which regularly advises buyers and sellers on various high-profile transactions. Corporate acquisitions and restructurings within the insurance sector are core areas of strength for the group, which also provides support on regulatory and tax issues pertaining to the industry. Rio de Janeiro-based corporate partner Henrique Vargas Gama Beloch spearheads the team and offers substantial expertise in regulatory matters. Other lead contacts include tax partner Maurício Pereira Faro, and litigator Pedro Oliveira Da Costa. Senior associate Adriano Carneiro is also recommended on the corporate side.
Responsables de la pratique:
Henrique Vargas Gama Beloch
Les références
‘Professional knowledge combined with excellent client service.’
Principaux clients
SulAmérica
Bradesco Seguros
IRB Brasil Resseguros
Travelers
BB Seguros
Capemisa Seguradora
Qualicorp
Too Seguros
BTG Pactual Seguros
THB Seguros
Minuto Seguros
Newe Seguros
Sompo Seguros
QSaúde
Aon
Sombrero Seguros
Porto Seguro
Seguradora Líder dos Consórcios DPVAT
Generali Brasil Seguros
XP Vida e Previdência
Principaux dossiers
- Advised SulAmérica on the merger with Rede D’Or, creating one of the largest combined health-insurance and hospital groups in Latin America.
- Assisted Sompo Seguros in the sale of its automobile and retail business in Brazil to HDI Seguros.
- Advised Newe Seguros and its founders on the investment by Insuresilience Investment Fund Private Equity II SCA SICAV-RAIF, an investment fund managed by BlueOrchard.
Souza Araujo Butzer Zanchim Advogados – SABZ Advogados
Souza Araujo Butzer Zanchim Advogados – SABZ Advogados acts for policyholders and domestic and international insurers in D&O and E&O claims, policy agreements and loss adjustment procedures. Singled out for its 'technical quality', the group is also active in risk assessment matters and compliance issues. Practice head Pedro Guilherme Gonçalves De Souza, who possesses a wealth of experience in insurance litigation, is backed by a strong team of associates, including Rodolfo Mazzini Silveira, who focuses on disputes and contractual matters, and Luisa de Carvalho Rodrigues dos Santos.
Responsables de la pratique:
Pedro Guilherme Gonçalves de Souza
Les références
‘This firm is distinguished by its professional performance, and high technical quality, availability, cordiality and assertiveness.’
‘I strongly recommend the work of partner Pedro Guilherme Gonçalves de Souza and his insurance team, particularly Rodolfo Mazzini Silveira and Luisa de Carvalho Rodrigues dos Santos, as they combine high technical quality with simple, clear, ethical and assertive language.’
‘Quality and speed in service, excellence of professionals, care and detail in all steps and reports prepared.’
Principaux clients
Ecorodovias Concessões e Serviços
PDG Realty Empreendimentos e Participações
Concessionária do Aeroporto Internacional de Guarulhos – GRU Airport
XP Vista Asset Management
SPIC Brasil Energia e Participações
SEI Incorporação e Participações
MChecon Produções
Starr International Brasil Seguradora
AIG Brasil Seguros
Liberty Seguros
RB Capital
Berkley International do Brasil Seguros
Calcenter – Calçados Centro Oeste
Promon Engenharia
Radar Propriedades Agrícolas
Investimentos e Participações em Infraestrutura – INVEPAR
Dual Services Brasil
Zurich Minas Brasil Seguros
Sumitomo Chemical Brasil Indústria Química
MRS Logística
Newen Holding
LED ID Comunicação – Agência Lâmpada
Allonda Ambiental
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Ecorodovias on the negotiation of insurance policies required in a new concessionaire’s contract.
- Assisted Sumitomo in the revision of its insurance plan and insurance policies.
- Advised XP on the draft of a standard guarantees clause for lease agreements.