About
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
