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Kincaid | Mendes Vianna Advogados

Shipping

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Kincaid | Mendes Vianna Advogados

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Provided by Kincaid | Mendes Vianna Advogados

We have an experienced team of lawyers, naval engineers and experts who provide immediate assistance to clients in Brazilian and foreign ports. We have an Emergency Response channel and are recognized by the top rankers as a leader in the maritime sector. Our activities include providing legal advice to shipowners, charterers, carriers, P&I clubs, insurers, maritime agents, port terminals and operators, shipyards, trading companies, shippers and consignees, among others.

  • Disputes related to ship, cargo, freight, demurrage, general and particular average.
  • We provide comprehensive assistance for navigation accidents: collision, fire, list, shipwreck, stranding, among others.
  • Seizure and detention of ship and/or cargo.
  • Assistance in pollution events and with environmental agencies.
  • Operation with the Maritime Court and Port Authority.
  • Recovery of maritime liens.
  • Preparation and review of charter parties and bills of lading, construction and financing of boats, towing, assistance and salvage, purchase and sale of boats, naval mortgage and title retention.
  • Formation of a shipping company.
  • Registration of shipowners and vessels with the Special Brazilian Registry (REB).
  • Advice on maritime legislation, customs and international conventions and agreements

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Shipping - Brazil

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Kincaid | Mendes Vianna Advogados is a top-flight shipping firm with deep experience representing a wide range of high-profile clients in complex matters. The team is particularly recognised for its ability to handle sophisticated judicial and administrative disputes, including those arising from charter contracts, cargo damage claims and shipping accidents. Its strong team boasts additional capabilities assisting with financing transactions and regulatory licensing matters.

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Strengths

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  • The law firm consistently seeks to stay up to date and maintains close interaction with us to understand our demands. Kincaid knows our company well and understands our risks.

    Shipping respondentBrazil

  • Kincaid | Mendes Vianna Advogados is an elite law firm in the field of maritime law.

    Shipping respondentBrazil

  • We consider Kincaid to be the leading law firm in maritime law in Brazil.

    Shipping respondentBrazil

  • Kincaid is regarded as the law firm with the strongest profile in the sector and is noted for its well‑regarded team and active involvement in the industry.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Camila Mendes Vianna Cardoso
    Camila Mendes Vianna Cardoso

    Camila Mendes Vianna Cardoso

    Managing partner Camila Mendes Vianna Cardoso has longstanding experience advising clients in highly complex mandates in the shipping sector, including contentious cases and regulatory disputes.

    • Camila Mendes Vianna is very active in this field.

      Shipping respondentBrazil

    • Camila Mendes Vianna is a standout practitioner in this field.

      Shipping respondentBrazil
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  • Godofredo Mendes Vianna
    Godofredo Mendes Vianna

    Godofredo Mendes Vianna

    Godofredo Mendes Vianna has over 25 years of experience representing companies in maritime-related disputes. He is highly regarded among peers and clients in the shipping market due to his longstanding presence in the industry and distinguished ability to handle highly complex shipping mandates.

    • Godofredo Mendes Vianna is a standout practitioner in this field.

      Shipping respondentBrazil

    • Godofredo Mendes Vianna is an excellent lawyer.

      Shipping respondentBrazil

    • Godofredo Mendes Vianna delivers what we need and is always available. He provides access to different areas of expertise, which is highly valuable to us.

      Shipping respondentBrazil

    • Godofredo Mendes Vianna is a leader and a key reference within the firm

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  • Iwam Jaeger
    Iwam Jaeger

    Iwam Jaeger

    Co-head of department Iwam Jaeger draws from a long experience in maritime law to advise clients in a range of sector-related matters, including high-value contentious mandates arising from charter agreement disputes and maritime accidents.

    • Iwam Jaeger is a highly established figure in the sector.

      Shipping respondentBrazil

    • Iwam Jaeger has a longstanding presence in the market and has consistently been an important figure in the sector.

      Shipping respondentBrazil
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  • Lucas Leite Marques
    Lucas Leite Marques

    Lucas Leite Marques

    Partner Lucas Leite Marques is a lawyer who boasts over ten years of experience in maritime, insurance and international law. He advises clients in contentious cases, regulatory disputes and other matters in the shipping sector.
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  • Rodrigo Dalhe
    Rodrigo Dalhe

    Rodrigo Dalhe

    Rodrigo Dalhe is an associate in the team who regularly advises clients on contentious shipping matters.

    • Rodrigo Dalhe is a well-regarded lawyer.

      Shipping respondentBrazil

    • Rodrigo Dalhe works directly with us and is highly diligent and measured in his approach.

      Shipping respondentBrazil

    • I have a high appreciation for Rodrigo Dalhe’s professional work.

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