Insurance
Global Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 1
Email address
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+55 11 3147 7600About
Provided by Mattos Filho
Our team of qualified professionals are well-equipped to handle a broad range of topics relating to insurance, reinsurance and pensions, such as:
- General corporate matters;
- Mergers and Acquisitions;
- Setting up insurance and reinsurance companies;
- Portfolio transfers;
- Assistance with regulatory issues;
- Legal opinion concerning complex market related topics;
- Drafting policy wordings;
- Negotiation and drafting reinsurance agreements;
- Negotiation and drafting distribution and bancassurance agreements;
- Registration of foreign reinsurers and renewal documentation;
- Defending regulated entities and their managers in administrative disciplinary proceedings;
- Acting as expert witness in foreign courts on insurance and reinsurance matters;
- Setting up and carrying out in-company courses;
- Claims adjustment of D&O, E&O and surety;
- Legal assistance on claim adjustment of property and engineering insurance claims;
- Defending the interests of insurers in lawsuits involving, D&O, E&O, surety, engineering property insurance, among others;
- Defending insurers and reinsurers in arbitration proceedings;
- Defending the interest of insurers in class actions and public civil actions.
Chambers Review
Full-service titan Mattos Filho maintains a leading insurance practice displaying remarkable capabilities in the full range of insurance, reinsurance and pension mandates. The firm is seasoned acting for many of the most prominent market players on high-stakes disputes. It is also admired for its transactional acumen. Mattos Filho is frequently seen advising on top M&A deals in the sector. Clients further benefit from the team's advice on the structuring of new insurance products, the analysis of insurance distribution systems and a range of regulatory matters before Brazil's insurance regulator SUSEP.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Their team is able to provide high-level service on any legal matter in the insurance market."
"I have Mattos Filho as my go-to firm when facing complex legal matters. As a full-service firm, Mattos Filho is able to timely provide multiple points of view for any given matter, allowing its clients to take informed decisions."
"For structuring projects in insurance, we do not hesitate to seek the support of Mattos Filho, who have always presented work with breadth, depth and grounding."
"The team demonstrate excellent depth of knowledge and impeccable technical ability in the work they develop with us."
"Their team is able to provide high-level service on any legal matter in the insurance market."
"I have Mattos Filho as my go-to firm when facing complex legal matters. As a full-service firm, Mattos Filho is able to timely provide multiple points of view for any given matter, allowing its clients to take informed decisions."
"For structuring projects in insurance, we do not hesitate to seek the support of Mattos Filho, who have always presented work with breadth, depth and grounding."
"The team demonstrate excellent depth of knowledge and impeccable technical ability in the work they develop with us."
Notable Practitioners
Marcelo Mansur Haddad continues to enjoy an outstanding reputation among clients and peers alike. He boasts an excellent track record of advising on regulatory issues, M&A and reinsurance agreements.
"He is a high-level practitioner in the insurance market, one of the most respected lawyers."
"Marcelo is one of the best insurance lawyers in Brazil."
"Marcelo is the lawyer that I most admire in the sector. He has strong technical knowledge and is highly skilled in negotiations. He is able to find quick solutions."
Camila Leal Calais joins the rankings after demonstrating solid experience advising clients on transactional matters related to insurance and reinsurance, including insurtech, M&A, reorganisations and contracts, as well as regulatory and compliance issues.
"Camila stands out in the Brazilian insurance market."
"She formed a helpful team that performs high-quality services."
"Camila is super active and relevant in insurance matters."
Up-and-coming lawyer Adriano Carneiro is known for his work dealing with M&A, corporate, regulatory and compliance matters.
"Adriano is a very experienced professional in his area. He is very committed to the interests of the client and very available to provide assistance."
"Adriano is very technical, responds quickly and brings us a lot of security. He takes great care of his clients."
Ranked Lawyers at
Mattos Filho
Brazil
Clients
Provided by Mattos Filho
AIG Seguros Brasil
Arthur Lundgren Tecidos S.A – Casas Pernambucanas
Bradesco Seguros
CNP Assurances
Chubb do Brasil Companhia de Seguros
Fator Seguradora
IBM Brasil
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Brasil Seguros
XL Catlin Group
Zurich Minas Brasil Seguros