Among Brazil’s most recognised and established players in this space, boutique Costa, Albino & Rocha Sociedade de Advogados (CAR) continues to set the benchmark for insurance practices. Singled out for its ‘technical knowledge’, the firm handles the entire spectrum of contentious and non-contentious matters, often acting for both insurers and reinsurers, with a focus on the aviation, maritime and commodities sectors. Drawing on its collaboration with international outfit HFW, the group is well placed to advise on multijurisdictional mandates, covering financial lines, P&C (property and casualty) and surety insurance. The team is adeptly led by Dinir Salvador Rios Da Rocha, a leading insurance expert, and Julio Costa. The highly regarded Julia Santoro De Camargo Donato offers advice on reinsurance regulations. Ricardo Ribeiro Da Luz Loew brings, along with his extensive experience in contentious and non-contentious insurance and reinsurance matters, his status as vice president of the Surety Bond working group of the International Insurance Law Association (AIDA) in Brazil. Focused on arbitration and civil litigation, Marcelo De Oliveira Belluci has worked on complex insurance disputes in the context of major judicial reorganisations. Regarded for her experience in credit insurance, Carolina Oger Affonso De Almeida is a name to note for the structuring of new insurance products.

With a growing team of insurance law experts and an impressive roster of major domestic and international clients, Demarest Advogados’ insurance team is renowned for its ‘technical excellence’. Under the leadership of Marcia Cicarelli, one of Brazil’s most experienced insurance lawyers, the department routinely works on cross-practice matters that sees insurance law interact with regulatory, tax, M&A and maritime law. The group is therefore well positioned to handle a varied workload, where transactions and regulatory issues involving reinsurance and open insurance feature alongside high-profile disputes, tax, competition and compliance mandates. In addition to insurance specialists such as Andre Alarcon, a key contact for corporate, regulatory and M&A work, the department hosts a number of rising talents, such as Camila Prado, who brings over 15 years of experience in non-contentious and contentious insurance mandates, and recently promoted partner Laura Pelegrini, a name to note for financial matters, civil liability and maritime insurance.

Described as a ‘firm with a high technical knowledge’, Mattos Filho‘s full-service structure extends to its insurance department, which is well versed in a range of contentious and non-contentious matters. Working in close collaboration with other firm-wide teams, such as corporate, litigation, tax and employment, the group is proficient in transactional, regulatory and dispute resolution mandates in the insurance, reinsurance and private pensions sectors. The high standard of the team is set by its two most senior partners, both leading experts in this field: Camila Leal Calais‘s expertise covers insurtechs, M&A, reorganisations, regulatory and compliance matters, while Marcelo Mansur Haddad has advised on a wide range of insurance-related transactions and regulatory issues. The team also counts on the expertise of Adriano Guatimosim Carneiro, who handles M&A, bancassurance and distribution matters and joined from BMA Advogados in December 2023, and Thais Arza Monteiro, a seasoned insurance litigation partner.

Described as having ‘excellent service and technical knowledge‘, the insurance team at Campos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA Piper is well versed in a range of contentious and non-contentious matters pertaining to insurance and reinsurance. Often called upon by various major insurance companies, both domestic and international, the team excels in complex regulatory matters, cross-border reorganisations and deals. The team is led by two insurance law experts: Marcella Hill, who brings extensive expertise in insurance and reinsurance matters with a complex, multijurisdictional component; and Jaqueline Suryan, who is described as ‘an extremely experienced professional’ with over 18 years of experience in insurance and reinsurance law, covering litigation, restructurings and transactions in the insurance, pensions, and private healthcare industry. Counsel Mariana Cavalcanti Jardim is a name to note in Rio for regulatory and M&A issues concerning reinsurance and insurance clients.

Chalfin, Goldberg & Vainboim Advogados is home to an ‘extremely technical’ insurance and reinsurance team that offers advisory, litigation and claims adjustment services, but particularly stands out for its strong credentials in financial lines. The department acts for a host of leading domestic and international clients within the insurance industry, and has worked on a wide spectrum of matters, ranging from maritime to civil liability issues, commercial and transactional mandates. Ilan Goldberg brings over two decades of experience in insurance and reinsurance matters, both contentious and non-contentious. Gustavo de Medeiros Melo excels in complex insurance disputes. The ‘extremely knowledgeable’ Thiago Junqueira is another name to note for domestic and international insurance contentious matters, while Renato Chalfin advises on judicial and arbitral proceedings as well as non-contentious issues. Rodrigo Gomes De Sousa left the firm in July 2023, while Camila Mazzarella joined from Penteado & Raposo Lopes in the same month.

Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados ‘s ‘highly qualified and diverse team’ is well positioned to handle high-value, complex and multijurisdictional matters requiring transactional, dispute resolution and advisory expertise and in-depth knowledge of the insurance, reinsurance and pensions industries. With international players at the core of its client base, the team finds its greatest strength in this transactional matters, overseeing some of the largest M&A deals in the Brazilian insurance market. The team is led by highly experienced individuals: Cassio Gama Amaral, ‘a valuable choice for companies seeking strategic legal advice‘, has acted in numerous insurance and reinsurance transactions, regulatory issues and claims; Thomaz Kastrup has been advising on insurance matters for over 20 years, with a focus on transactions; Eduardo Avila de Castro‘s expertise is heavily oriented towards insurance and reinsurance law, with a particular emphasis on regulatory matters. Pedro Henrique Ricco Verzemiassi handles both corporate and regulatory matters in the insurance, reinsurance, pensions and supplementary health segments.

Noted for its wide-ranging capabilities, ‘especially in strategic insurance litigation’, Pinheiro Neto Advogados‘ insurance department handles a mix of transactional and contentious matters on behalf of its diverse client base of insurers, reinsurers and policyholders. ‘Combining exemplary communication skills with unparalleled legal expertise‘, the team greatly benefits from the firm’s full-service structure, and is thus ‘capable of meeting diverse demands’ in the insurtech, energy and technology insurance sectors. The team is led by the ‘extensively experienced’ and versatile Diogenes Mendes Gonçalves Neto, and Carlos Eduardo Gazineu de Azevedo, who brings over 20 years of experience in insurance law and stands out for his work in the insurtech space. Raíssa Lilavati Barbosa Abbas Campelo is recognised for her ‘experience and in-depth knowledge’ of insurance and reinsurance matters, including regulatory, transactional and contractual issues. Mariana Magalhães Lobato is especially active in transactional and regulatory insurance work, and plays an active role in the firm's insurtech acceleration programme.

Santos Bevilaqua Advogados‘ ‘extremely dedicated and competent’ insurance department is adept in a range of contentious and advisory mandates, and continues to offer its service to a wide spectrum of insurance providers. The team stands out for its role in non-contentious mandates, advising clients on compliance with insurance market's regulations, the formulation of contracts, and transactions within the insurance industry. The team is currently led by Ana Paula Costa and João Marcelo Dos Santos, both of whom are noted for their ‘excellent knowledge of the law’. In addition, Daniela De Matos Rodrigues has been credited for her ‘high technical quality and efficiency’ and proficiency in non-contentious insurance issues, while Keila Manangão is a key contact for litigation in this space.

Noted for its ‘extensive knowledge’ of the insurance sector, Schalch Sociedade de Advogados is well positioned to handle a variety of complex mandates, both contentious and non-contentious. The team is strongly oriented towards dispute resolution, notably litigation involving claims adjustment and breach of contract, in a variety of segments, from construction, to energy and infrastructure. The team is led by founder Debora Schalch, who regularly advises on transactions within the insurance and reinsurance sectors, and is skilled in arbitration and administrative law cases. In addition, head of civil litigation João Paulo Balthazar Leite is noted for his ‘exceptional’ performance in complex matters, while Tatiana Algodoal Rosa, who focuses on claims adjustment, is highlighted for her ‘extensive knowledge in the surety bond business’. The team’s capacity is augmented by the experience and knowledge of Daniel Marcus and Juliana Zukauskas KC, both of whom concentrate on strategic litigation.

With its team of ‘very qualified and dedicated professionals’, Tavares & Chacur de Miranda Advogados offers a range of contentious and non-contentious services in the insurance sector. Operating heavily in the agribusiness and health insurance industries, the team has extensive experience in litigation pertaining to performance bonds, as well as advisory capacities in insurance and reinsurance claims. The ‘attentive and approachable’ André Tavares is a reference for high-stakes litigation, while the ‘practical and efficient’ Daniel Chacur De Miranda specialises in contractual work and loss adjustment. They jointly oversee the practice with Vanessa Matos, who is experienced in complex litigation.

Frequently seen advising on complex disputes, the insurance team at Bermudes Advogados continues to offer its services to a range of insurers and reinsurers, most notably clients in the health and life insurance sectors. The team has extensive experience in resolving contentious matters through both litigation and arbitration, and frequently handles matters that appear before the Superior Court of Justice.  The team is led by Marcio Vieira Souto Costa Ferreira, and includes Guilherme Valdetaro Mathias and Carolina Cardoso Francisco, all of whom hold over two decades of experience in insurance and reinsurance disputes. Also of note, Luis Felipe Freire Lisboa and Rafaela Fucci have a wealth of experience in strategic litigation involving insurance law, including cases heard before the superior courts.

F. Torres Advogados' insurance department stands out for its dispute resolution capabilities, frequently representing clients in disputes involving claims triggered by breach of contract, disasters and unanticipated damage. As such, the insurance department has experience working in the maritime, energy and infrastructure industries. The team is led by the firm’s founder Fabio Torres, who possesses over 20 years' experience in insurance and reinsurance litigation. Also key members of the team, Marcelo Lopes focuses on contracts, warranty and civil liability issues, while Raul Teixeira handles regulatory and environmental law-related matters in this space. João Vitor Santos is another prominent member of the team, with extensive experience in civil litigation.

J Armando Batista e Benes Advogados Associados‘ insurance team is experienced in handling contentious matters, and in particular representing clients in disputes involving claims triggered by unforeseen events, including natural disasters and structural failures, as well as breach of contract and loss adjustment. The team frequently represents large Brazilian insurers, and is active in several sectors such as maritime, transport and energy insurance. The team is jointly led by founder José Armando Da Glória Batista and Victor Augusto Benes Senhora, who is noted for his ‘technical capacity’ and excels in litigation. Vivianne Cristina Dos Reis Batista focuses on regulatory matters; and Daniela Benes Senhora Hirschfeld handles a mix of contentious and advisory mandates.

With extensive experience in insurance and reinsurance law, Mandaliti Advogados offers expert services in litigation and consulting within this sector. The department particularly excels in dispute resolution, litigating on a diverse range of matters within the insurance industry, such as healthcare, reinsurance and life insurance. The team is led by Renato Mandaliti, who possesses over two decades' experience in this space, advising insurers, reinsurance clients, pension funds and health plans. In addition, the department is also headed by Marco Yamada and Karina Batistuci, who operate out of the firm’s Bauru office. The ‘promising’ Thiago Campos continues to work closely with senior partner Mandaliti in some of the team’s most complex cases.

The insurance team at Raphael Miranda | Mello | Raposo | Barbosa Advogados has experience handling contentious mandates in a broad range of sectors, including the financial, energy, construction, logistical and electrical equipment industries. The team is especially active in disputes involving loss adjustments and the recovery of indemnities. The firm’s founder Raphael Miranda continues to lead the insurance team in an array of complex disputes. Senior partners and co-founders Pedro Ivo Mello and Antonio Pedro Raposo are also key members of the team, leveraging their extensive experience in civil litigation and the insurance sector to advise on high-stakes insurance claims.

Covering both contentious and non-contentious matters, RPZ Advogados is often called upon by insurers and reinsurers in complex litigation and arbitration proceedings, including in cases pertaining to loss adjustments, as well as unforeseen damages originating from either disasters or accidents. The team is led by  Dennys Zimmermann and Felipe Reis, noted for being ‘high-quality lawyers who stand out in the surety bond market, D&O and financial lines in general‘. Felipe Rosa, who specialises in strategic litigation involving loss adjustment, and Nicole Priuli, who works on the team’s advisory mandates, are other names to note.

In addition to its strong background in complex disputes, the insurance team at TozziniFreire Advogados has substantial experience in non-contentious mandates, such as sector-related regulatory issues and transactions. With extensive experience in insurance claims and loss adjustment cases for insurers, reinsurers and brokers, the team often handles matters pertaining to the financial and technology industries. The team is led by Bárbara Bassani De Souza, highlighted for regularly achieving ‘excellent results’ for clients in regulatory matters concerning SUSEP (Superintendence of Private Insurance), loss adjustment, and strategic litigation, and Marcio Mello Silva Baptista, whose areas of activity include M&A, joint ventures, reinsurance and bancassurance transactions.

The 'specialist and available team' at BMA Advogados is strongly oriented towards transactional matters, including acquisitions and corporate restructurings. The team attracts instructions from major local insurers, which, in addition to transactional work, seek advice on regulatory issues and tax mandates. Henrique Beloch, who has a wealth of experience in M&A within the insurance market, oversees the practice. Tax specialist Maurício Faro and dispute resolution expert Pedro Costa possess a strong background in strategic litigation representing major Brazilian insurers.

A popular destination for both insurers and policyholders, Souza Araujo Butzer Zanchim Advogados – SABZ Advogados is experienced in complex advisory mandates, including risk assessments and compliance, and claims analysis. The team is adept at advising on matters concerning insurance policy, most notably D&O and E&O insurance. The department is led by Pedro Guilherme Gonçalves De Souza, a seasoned insurance and reinsurance practitioner who leads on insurance disputes. Key support is offered by senior associate Rodolfo Mazzini Silveira, a name to note for litigation and contracts.