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Garbois + Melo Advogados Associados

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Garbois + Melo Advogados Associados

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Shipping - Brazil

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Garbois + Melo Advogados is a newly formed firm acting for companies on a range of dry and wet shipping mandates. The team has particular expertise assisting clients with high-profile litigation, including casualty cases arising from ship collisions. It boasts additional capabilities representing clients in contractual disputes related to the oil and gas industry.
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Work Highlights

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  • Garbois + Melo Advogados represented Wilson Sons, a Brazilian tug operator in a high-profile recovery claim arising from emergency assistance rendered to the MV RUI NING 21 following its grounding at the Port of Rio Grande on 13–14 September 2025.

Strengths

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  • The law firm demonstrates a high technical standard. Garbois + Melo Advogados has a highly qualified team and delivers a diligent performance, even in complex and strategic matters.

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  • Garbois + Melo Advogados offers technical knowledge, availability, quick responsiveness, prompt service and active participation in negotiations.

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  • Garbois + Melo Advogados Associados is very attentive and careful in its client service, in addition to its expertise.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Breno Garbois
    Breno Garbois

    Breno Garbois

    Co-head of department Breno Garbois is a very active lawyer with almost 20 years of practice in the maritime sector. He represents clients in a wide range of mandates, including contentious cases involving vessel and cargo claims, charter-party disputes, and transactional and regulatory matters.

    • Breno Garbois is highly commercially aware and demonstrates the ability to resolve complex disputes on favourable terms

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    • The depth of knowledge demonstrated by Breno Garbois and his team is impressive, and he is always ready to present effective solutions to complex problems.

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    • Breno Garbois is an excellent professional, with very strong knowledge of the subject matter. He is efficient in problem-solving and in defining effective strategies.

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    • In addition to excellent technical quality, Breno Garbois maintains a close and collaborative relationship with clients. He is accessible and provides guidance with clarity and a strong sense of trustworthiness.

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    • A professional with an impeccable reputation, exceptional technical skills and strong business acumen, Breno Garbois demonstrates the ability to navigate complex legal relationships in the shipping industry, including the oil and gas sector.

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  • Flavia Melo
    Flavia Melo

    Flavia Melo

    Flavia Melo has more than 20 years of practice in the maritime field, assisting clients in a range of sector-related disputes involving cargo and vessel claims, as well as administrative proceedings.

    • Flávia Melo demonstrates excellent communication and agility.

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    • Flavia Melo demonstrates very strong legal capabilities.

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    • Flavia Melo demonstrates very quick thinking, a creative approach to problem-solving and a highly pragmatic mindset. She is also very objective in her advice.

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