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Provided by Pinheiro Neto Advogados
We are committed to providing the highest level of counsel across strategic issues of the Maritime and Port law, including arbitral, judicial and administrative proceedings, and advisory work on corporate and regulatory issues alike. In following this approach, we have selected a talented team with solid and strong legal background, combined with a tremendous breadth of experience to handle a gamut of issues, ranging from simple to the most complex and multidisciplinary cases.
Our firm is uniquely qualified to meet the needs and demands of ship owners, charterers, carriers, port terminals and operators, insurers, P&I clubs, classification societies and other players in the sector, as well as oil and gas companies operating or chartering vessels, including platforms and FPSOs.
Our team strives to stay abreast all the time of the industry developments and regulatory changes promoted by competent authorities (ANTAQ, Maritime Court, and Directorate of Ports and Coasts – DPC/Port Authority) as they evolve with new technologies and deals in the Maritime and Port sector. We bring together the requisite experience and knowledge to deliver modern, swift, accurate and technical solutions and legal interpretations.
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Pinheiro Neto is a leading full-service firm, who is seen handling a range of shipping matters, mainly related to the oil and gas industry. The firm also advises on shipping accident investigations and represents clients in relevant court cases. Heavyweights from the shipping industry also benefit from the firm's highly sophisticated transactional, contentious, labour and tax offer.
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Pinheiro Neto Advogados advised CMPC Celulose on the structuring of a long‑term agreement with Aliança Navegação for water transport services, including the construction of vessels to support the CMPC Nature Project.
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The law firm is responsive and professional, with good availability. The Pinheiro Neto Advogados team is patient and provides clear explanations.
Pinheiro Neto Advogados is willing to clarify doubts, responds promptly to requests and maintains transparent communication.
Pinheiro Neto Advogados is able to handle demands effectively while maintaining quality in its work.
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Luis Cláudio Furtado Faria is recognised by peers and clients for his dedication to shipping law. He leads Pinheiro Neto's mandates in the area.
Luis Cláudio Furtado Faria is very clear, conveys a strong sense of confidence and demonstrates deep knowledge of the subject. He brings extensive experience to his practice.
The technical quality, organisation and strategic vision demonstrated reflect the confidence we place in the team. Luis Cláudio Furtado Faria’s management conveys security and credibility, making the firm a benchmark in the sector.
He is an excellent professional, highly technical and pragmatic at the same time. Luis Cláudio Furtado Faria seeks to understand the client's needs and proposes practical solutions.
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Luis Cláudio Furtado Faria
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