Kincaid | Mendes Vianna Advogados, Shipping

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

Chambers Review

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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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Work Highlights

Kincaid | Mendes Vianna represented Sealion do Brasil Navegação and Sealion Shipping in a lawsuit against the Charterer, seeking reimbursement for fines related to an unregistered crew member in the SISPAT system.

Strengths

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Kincaid | Mendes Vianna Advogados has a team of experienced professionals in the shipping sector.

Shipping respondent
Brazil

Kincaid is the most reliable law firm that we have found in Rio de Janeiro. We have always received valuable legal advice, helping us to solve very complex matters.

Shipping respondent
Brazil

Kincaid provides highly attentive service and quick answers. Lawyers are well experienced in shipping industry.

Shipping respondent
Brazil

Kincaid | Mendes Vianna Advogados has a team of experienced professionals in the shipping sector.

Shipping respondent
Brazil

Kincaid is the most reliable law firm that we have found in Rio de Janeiro. We have always received valuable legal advice, helping us to solve very complex matters.

Shipping respondent
Brazil

Kincaid provides highly attentive service and quick answers. Lawyers are well experienced in shipping industry.

Shipping respondent
Brazil

Notable Practitioners

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Camila Mendes Vianna Cardoso

Band 1

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 among the best in case analysis, providing sharp insights and strategic guidance.

Camila is a shipping lawyer with deep expertise and a strong commercial mindset.

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Godofredo Mendes Vianna

Band 1

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 Vianna is highly experienced, very approachable, and offers competitive pricing.

Godofredo Mendes Vianna provides well-structured legal advice, with detailed, carefully analysed, and well-written opinions.

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Iwam Jaeger

Band 2

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 always firm in his positions, highly responsive, and his honesty and sincerity give us confidence in making the best decisions.

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Lucas Leite Marques

Band 4

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.

Lucas Leite Marques is one of the brightest young lawyers in the shipping sector. He has extensive knowledge and always maintains a positive approach with clients.

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