DEPARTMENT PROFILE

Shipping Consultoria

Shipping

2 ranked lawyersBand 2BrazilBrazil 2021 View ranking table

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What the team is known for

Shipping Consultoria is a well-regarded Rio de Janeiro-based firm with a strong track record advising domestic and international clients on a range of sector-related issues. The team earns recognition for its strong ability to handle both wet and dry shipping mandates, including regulatory matters and maritime accidents. It boasts additional expertise acting for P&I clubs.

Strengths

A client appreciates the team's "strong regulatory work."

Notable practitioners

Founding partner Antonio Francisco Sobral Sampaio continues to assist a diverse range of shipping clients with litigation and arbitration mandates relating to maritime issues. He is highly regarded for his longstanding presence in the sector.

Founding partner Fernando Sobrino Porto receives plaudits from interviewees owing to his expertise handling complex maritime law-related issues. A market commentator states: "He has been in the market for a long time and has a solid level of knowledge."