Shipping - Brazil
Band 5
What the Team is Known For
Costa & Rocha Advogados is known for advising clients on dry and wet shipping disputes in domestic and multi‑jurisdictional contexts. The law firm is experienced in handling maritime casualties and complex disputes, including fires, groundings and collisions. The department typically advises P&I Clubs, marine underwriters, shipowners and charterers, and is experienced in litigation, arbitration and regulatory shipping matters.
Strengths
Costa & Rocha Advogados is noted for its consistent service and solid technical knowledge.
Costa & Rocha shows an understanding of complex matters and explains them in an comprehensible manner.
Costa & Rocha Advogados is fast and efficient, while maintaining consistent service quality.
Work Highlights
Costa & Rocha Advogados advised Shandong Shipping / China P&I on the grounding of the MV Shandong Xin Ze at the Port of Santos (Brazil) on 14 September 2025. The matter involved urgent coordination with the Harbor Master, Port Authority, Terminal, and Salvage company (AWS Salvage).
Notable practitioners
Bernardo de Senna has built a strong presence in maritime law, particularly in complex disputes, marine insurance, and regulatory matters. He is highly regarded for his technical expertise, with positive feedback highlighting his analytical skills, deep knowledge of Brazilian maritime law, and availability to clients.
Bernardo de Senna is a highly qualified and experienced professional.
Always cordial and approachable, Bernardo de Senna brings solutions and shares them with the company.
Bernardo de Senna is very attentive and makes a point of explaining everything in detail.
