Insurance
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 1
Email address
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+55 11 3829 0202About
Provided by Ernesto Tzirulnik Advocacia
ETAD advises clients on loss adjustment procedures, legal and regulatory issues; it sponsors complex insurance, reinsurance and brokerage lawsuits; and operates in contractual law cases, civil liability, and corporate conflicts.
Customers include companies from various economic sectors (such as agribusiness, food, commerce, construction, energy, pharmaceuticals, industrial, logistics, mining, steel) as well as banks, insurance and reinsurance companies and brokers.
Throughout history, ETAD has operated in cases of national and international repercussion involving electrical, chemical, mechanical, hydraulic, geological claims, the suchlike. The firm works with the main centers of technology and applied research to provide technical support for legal services.
As the law depends on technological improvement and creativity, ETAD has remained at the forefront of new technology since the 1980s. In addition to sophisticated data protection, it uses, among other resources, cinematography and scale models.
ETAD promotes scientific research and public policies alongside the Brazilian Institute of Insurance Law – IBDS, and encourages cultural growth through the Ceará 202 Project.
Chambers Review
Ernesto Tzirulnik Advocacia is an insurance powerhouse. The firm built a much admired practice representing policyholders in complex contentious mandates before the courts and arbitral tribunals. It has an enviable track record of success acting on high-value indemnity disputes against insurers. Additionally, the firm advises on matters related to adjustment procedures and provides consultancy on the insurance and reinsurance regulatory framework.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"This is a feisty, efficient firm, especially when it comes to litigation issues. They are well-equipped to represent policyholders - a point of reference."
"They have a very strong name in this market."
"This is a feisty, efficient firm, especially when it comes to litigation issues. They are well-equipped to represent policyholders - a point of reference."
"They have a very strong name in this market."
Notable Practitioners
Ernesto Tzirulnik is described by one source as the pioneer of the Brazilian insurance practice. He offers long-standing experience advising on high-profile contentious matters, namely representing policyholders.
"Ernesto is a celebrated name. He made history in this field."
Paulo Luiz de Toledo Piza is often retained to represent policyholders in sophisticated disputes.
"An excellent lawyer and professor."
Ranked Lawyers at
Ernesto Tzirulnik Advocacia
Brazil
Members
Provided by Ernesto Tzirulnik Advocacia
Amanda Visoto de Matos
André Luiz Pignatari Filho
Beatriz Uchôas Chagas
Catarina de Farias Paese
Head of Department
Gustavo Haical
Helena Gasparovic Chagas
Inaê Siqueira de Oliveira
Júlia Borges Endler Rodrigues
Luca d’Arce Giannotti
Industries
Provided by Ernesto Tzirulnik Advocacia
Construction
Energy
Financial
Insurance & Reinsurance
Petrochemical
Steel