Shipping - Brazil
What the Team is Known For
Ruy de Mello Miller Advocacia is a Santos-based boutique handling maritime-related litigation cases. The firm regularly represents clients against port authorities and ship owners in judicial disputes relating to an array of issues, including demurrage collection, environmental damages arising from oil spills, and vessel collisions.
Strengths
"Ruy de Mello is a law firm with decades of experience and very well-trained lawyers."
"They are a highly skilled and experienced team of lawyers who provide quick support on all questions regarding Brazilian port rules."
Work Highlights
Ruy de Mello Miller Advocacia assisted Terminal XXXIX de Santos in a case originating from an oil spillage in the port of Santos channel supposedly from the vessel M/V Golden Trader II, owned by Nisshin Shipping Co.
Notable Practitioners
Head of department Thiago Testini de Mello Miller boasts solid experience advising clients in sector-related disputes involving casualties, cargo claims and commodities, as well as in regulatory mandates. "He is very quick to think of solutions." "He has a lot of knowledge of the port of Santos and of maritime law. He is also well connected and that makes a big difference."
Rafael Ferreira is an up-and-coming partner with experience on casualties, customs, insurance, charter party and commodities issues. "Rafael Ferreira is a quick-thinking individual with great interpersonal skills."
