About

Provided by Pinheiro Neto Advogados

We are qualified to advise our clients on transactional, litigation and regulatory issues with excellence, technical acumen and business vision. Our team is uniquely positioned to design and deliver effective and creative legal solutions to the development of products and transactions and also to resolution of disputes in today’s increasingly evolving market – from traditional insurance companies to insurtechs and insurance distribution channels with an ever innovative approach, interfacing with regulators and the market.

With a strong capability to handle challenging and complex cases, we rely on a multidisciplinary approach, combining the expertise of corporate and litigation lawyers. 

Working together with other practice areas, such as environmental, real estate and construction, M&A, banking, life sciences and healthcare, data protection and consumer relations, we offer unrivaled advice on insurance and reinsurance matters nationally and internationally, drawing on deep regulatory knowledge.

Chambers Review

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Insurance - Brazil
2
Band 2
What the team is known for

Pinheiro Neto's insurance practice is noted for its involvement in innovative regulatory matters. The team also counts on the firm's multidisciplinary approach to act for some of the most prominent insurance companies on high-profile transactions, including M&A, joint ventures and partnership agreements. The firm also stands out due to its pioneering advice to insurtech companies.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Diógenes Mendes Gonçalves Neto
3
Diógenes Mendes Gonçalves Neto
3
Band 3

Diógenes Mendes Gonçalves Neto is well versed in a number of sophisticated transactional and regulatory insurance matters.

"He is a lawyer who impressed me with his problem solver mindset. Diógenes managed to deal with very delicate problems because of his influence and access to SUSEP."

"Diógenes is very diplomatic and political, and his participation was crucial in our case."

Carlos Eduardo Gazineu de Azevedo
4
Carlos Eduardo Gazineu de Azevedo
4
Band 4

Carlos Eduardo Gazineu de Azevedo is an up-and-coming talent whose practice exhibits strength in insurtech issues. His expertise spans both regulatory and transactional issues.

"He has very strong legal and regulatory skills."

"He demonstrates mastery of insurance law and he has a global vision to propose solutions that balance regulatory obligations with an aggressive business strategy."

"He is extremely helpful and responds to demands very efficiently."

Mariana Magalhães Lobato
Mariana Magalhães Lobato
Associates to watch

Mariana Magalhães Lobato is a standout associate who advises clients in domestic and cross-border insurance and reinsurance matters.

"She is an incredible partner and is someone that we have come to see as a member of our team."

"Mariana is clearly an expert on insurance regulations and is always happy to help us think through not just big-picture strategic questions but also the more tactical and sometimes mundane items."

Ranked Lawyers at
Pinheiro Neto Advogados

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Brazil

Insurance

Diógenes Mendes Gonçalves Neto
3
Diógenes Mendes Gonçalves Neto
3
Band 3
Carlos Eduardo Gazineu de Azevedo
4
Carlos Eduardo Gazineu de Azevedo
4
Band 4
Mariana Magalhães Lobato
Mariana Magalhães Lobato
Associates to watch