Shipping
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 1
About
Provided by Kincaid | Mendes Vianna Advogados
We have an experienced team of lawyers, naval engineers and experts who provide immediate assistance to clients in Brazilian and foreign ports. We have an Emergency Response channel and are recognized by the top rankers as a leader in the maritime sector. Our activities include providing legal advice to shipowners, charterers, carriers, P&I clubs, insurers, maritime agents, port terminals and operators, shipyards, trading companies, shippers and consignees, among others.
- Disputes related to ship, cargo, freight, demurrage, general and particular average.
- We provide comprehensive assistance for navigation accidents: collision, fire, list, shipwreck, stranding, among others.
- Seizure and detention of ship and/or cargo.
- Assistance in pollution events and with environmental agencies.
- Operation with the Maritime Court and Port Authority.
- Recovery of maritime liens.
- Preparation and review of charter parties and bills of lading, construction and financing of boats, towing, assistance and salvage, purchase and sale of boats, naval mortgage and title retention.
- Formation of a shipping company.
- Registration of shipowners and vessels with the Special Brazilian Registry (REB).
- Advice on maritime legislation, customs and international conventions and agreements
Chambers Review
Kincaid | Mendes Vianna Advogados is a top-flight shipping firm with deep experience representing a wide range of high-profile clients in complex matters. The team is particularly recognised for its ability to handle sophisticated judicial and administrative disputes, including those arising from charter contracts, cargo damage claims and shipping accidents. Its strong team boasts additional capabilities assisting with financing transactions and regulatory licensing matters.
Strengths
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"To me they are the best shipping law firm in the industry."
"Great senior level attorneys, very direct and strait to business."
"To me they are the best shipping law firm in the industry."
"Great senior level attorneys, very direct and strait to business."
Notable Practitioners
Managing partner Camila Mendes Vianna Cardoso has longstanding experience advising clients in highly complex mandates in the shipping sector, including contentious cases and regulatory disputes.
"She has extensive knowledge in current trends in marine law and other related areas."
Godofredo Mendes Vianna has over 25 years of experience representing companies in maritime-related disputes. He is highly regarded among peers and clients in the shipping market due to his longstanding presence in the industry and distinguished ability to handle highly complex shipping mandates.
"He is the biggest name in the field of shipping law."
Co-head of department Iwam Jaeger draws from a long experience in maritime law to advise clients in a range of sector-related matters, including high-value contentious mandates arising from charter agreement disputes and maritime accidents.
"A highly focused practitioner with great knowledge in the field."
Partner Lucas Leite Marques is a lawyer who boasts over ten years of experience in maritime, insurance and international law. He advises clients in contentious cases, regulatory disputes and other matters in the shipping sector.
"He is a skilled lawyer who knows his clients’ main concerns."
Rodrigo Dalhe is an associate in the team who regularly advises clients on contentious shipping matters.
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