Shipping - Brazil
What the team is known for
Escritório Jurídico Carbone is a widely respected boutique with longstanding expertise handling an array of shipping-related issues. Its deep bench has experience assisting companies with regulatory and contractual matters, as well as complex contentious mandates such as those arising from maritime accidents. Clients also benefit from the team's knowledge of P&I matters and environmental claims.
Strengths
"Advice provided has been clear on all the complexities and we have felt thoroughly guided through the various stages of the case."
"They understand our urgencies and have legal technical knowledge. The firm has sensitivity and precision, which is important in this area."
"They produce high-quality advice which enables us to take quick decisions."
Notable practitioners
Senior statesperson Artur Carbone is a former president of the Brazilian Maritime Law Association and remains a revered name owing to his longstanding expertise in the shipping industry. "Carbone is a dean in maritime litigation." "His experience and knowledge are very important for difficult cases."
Co-head of department Luís Felipe Galante is the sitting president of the Brazilian Maritime Law Association. His distinguished practice in contentious and regulatory disputes has earned him a prestigious position in the shipping sector. "Galante is one of the best maritime lawyers in Brazil. His ability to observe, his law knowledge, his capacity to give the client a simple and direct guidance, in addition to his logical reasoning, demonstrate his capabilities." "His academic background, knowledge and experience are very important for handling mandates." "Excellent lawyer with a good grasp of how things work not only in Brazil but in other jurisdictions too."