Shipping - Brazil
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.
Strengths
"They are well updated with shipping subjects and give us strong support on several areas."
"Kincaid has an experienced and interdisciplinary team, including professionals with on-site know-how, who can bring solutions aligned with the operational reality of the shipping area."
"Kincaid professionals have constantly demonstrated deep knowledge on various complex matters related to their respective legal areas."
Notable practitioners
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 is a point of reference for shipping-related matters." "Camila has a lot of knowledge, both technical and commercial wise. She is always very kind and helpful."
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 has notable knowledge on this sector." "Godofredo is a star on shipping and aeronautical-related mandates."
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. "It is always a pleasure to work with Iwam Jaeger."
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.
Rodrigo Dalhe is an associate in the team who regularly advises clients on contentious shipping matters. "Rodrigo has a lot of knowledge and is always very kind and helpful."
