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Ernesto Tzirulnik Advocacia

Insurance

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Ernesto Tzirulnik Advocacia

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About

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ETAD advises clients on loss adjustment procedures, legal and regulatory issues; it sponsors complex insurance, reinsurance and brokerage lawsuits; and operates in contractual law cases, civil liability, and corporate conflicts.

Customers include companies from various economic sectors (such as agribusiness, food, commerce, construction, energy, pharmaceuticals, industrial, logistics, mining, steel) as well as banks, insurance and reinsurance companies and brokers.

Throughout history, ETAD has operated in cases of national and international repercussion involving electrical, chemical, mechanical, hydraulic, geological claims, the suchlike. The firm works with the main centers of technology and applied research to provide technical support for legal services.

As the law depends on technological improvement and creativity, ETAD has remained at the forefront of new technology since the 1980s. In addition to sophisticated data protection, it uses, among other resources, cinematography and scale models.

ETAD promotes scientific research and public policies alongside the Brazilian Institute of Insurance Law – IBDS, and encourages cultural growth through the Ceará 202 Project.

Industries (6)

  • Steel
  • Energy
  • Construction
  • Petrochemical
  • Insurance & Reinsurance
  • Financial

Chambers Review

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Insurance - Brazil

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Ernesto Tzirulnik Advocacia is an insurance powerhouse. The firm built a much-admired practice representing policyholders in complex contentious mandates before the courts and arbitral tribunals. It has an enviable track record of success acting on high-value indemnity disputes against insurers. Additionally, the firm advises on matters related to adjustment procedures and provides consultancy on the insurance and reinsurance regulatory framework.

Work Highlights

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  • ETAD represented Canadian Solar in a dispute with Euler Hermes over the denial of coverage under an internal credit insurance policy.

Strengths

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  • Their long track record and influence are decisive for dealing with the most complex causes. The professionals are involved with the insurance world and highly up to date with recent cases.

    Insurance respondentGlobal
  • We are impressed with ETAD's work in the insurance field. They have impeccable work and strong knowledge. It was a great opportunity to work with them.

    Insurance respondentGlobal
  • In my opinion, they are the best insurance firm. ETAD is ultra-sophisticated and highly specialised in the insurance field, with the active involvement of the partners.

    Insurance respondentGlobal
  • ETAD is the best law firm. If you need someone to defend you, you go for them. They'll truly fight for you.

    Insurance respondentGlobal
  • Ernesto Tzirulnik Advocacia had a pivotal participation in the implementation of the new insurance law.

    Insurance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Ernesto Tzirulnik
    Band 1Ernesto Tzirulnik

    Ernesto Tzirulnik

    Ernesto Tzirulnik is considered by sources as the pioneer of the Brazilian insurance practice. He offers long-standing experience advising on high-profile contentious matters, namely representing policyholders.

    • Ernesto is a point of reference in the field. He is commended for handling contentious work.

      Insurance respondentGlobal
    • Ernesto Tzirulnik is one of the authors of the new insurance law. He is a highly esteemed and active practitioner.

      Insurance respondentGlobal
    • Ernesto Tzirulnik had an important contribution to the new insurance law.

      Insurance respondentGlobal
  • Band 3Paulo Luiz de Toledo Piza
    Band 3Paulo Luiz de Toledo Piza

    Paulo Luiz de Toledo Piza

    Paulo Luiz de Toledo Piza is often retained to represent policyholders in sophisticated disputes.

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