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Shipping - Brazil
3
Band 3
What the Team is Known For

Castro Barros Advogados is a Rio de Janeiro-based firm representing a range of clients such as P&I clubs, financial institutions and shipping companies in diverse maritime-related mandates. The team represents clients in lawsuits, including cargo damages and compensation claims against ANTAQ, boasting additional capabilities assisting with non-contentious mandates such as contractual and regulatory advice.

Work Highlights

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  • Castro Barros is representing Brasbunker in four lawsuits brought by ER Participações Ltda (a company of ER Group, German shipowner) aiming for reimbursement of the tax paid when six ER Group’s vessels were imported to Brazil (ICMS, like VAT) and of costs incurred by the ER Group in suits brought by the State of São Paulo for reimbursement of such tax.

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Notable Practitioners

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Olympio José de Carvalho e Silva
3
Olympio José de Carvalho e Silva
3
Band 3

Head of department Olympio José de Carvalho e Silva represents clients in a variety of shipping disputes, including cargo claims, arrests, casualties, and charter party disputes, as well as transactional mandates, drawing from a longstanding practice in the sector.

"Olympio is excellent. Clear, commercially focused, and legally sound advice."

Camilla Werneck
U
Camilla Werneck
U
Up and Coming

Camilla Werneck keeps demonstrating a very strong presence in the maritime field, representing clients in a wide range of disputes.

"Camilla is very responsive, I highly recommend her services."

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Olympio José de Carvalho e Silva
3
Olympio José de Carvalho e Silva
3
Band 3
Camilla Werneck
U
Camilla Werneck
U
Up and Coming