Shipping - Brazil
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.
Strengths
"Strong offering and breadth of expertise in shipping matters in Brazil."
"The knowledge demonstrated by their lawyers has been of great quality and experienced acumen."
"Professionals of the highest quality, very well prepared and with specialisation abroad. They have great knowledge about the peculiarities of the shipping market."
Notable practitioners
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 responsive and to the point, a highly regarded shipping lawyer." "He is a brilliant lawyer and an individual with the ability to respond well to what clients want." "Olympio is clear and commercially oriented, and provides sound legal advice."
Camilla Werneck makes her ranking debut after demonstrating a very strong presence in the maritime field, representing clients in a wide range of disputes. "She is a great professional to work with." "Camilla is a hard worker and good at what she does."
