Shipping - Brazil
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
"They were very good, commercially aware, driven and very straightforward."
Work Highlights
Shipping Consultoria advised a Brazilian Shipping Conglomerate in obtaining BRL600 million in financing before BNDES.
Notable Practitioners
Co-head of department Antonio Francisco Sobral Sampaio is a well-regarded lawyer in the maritime sector due to his long presence in the field. He assists a diverse range of shipping clients with litigation and arbitration mandates relating to maritime issues. "Antonio Francisco is a professional with a lot of experience and knowledge in the shipping area."
Founding partner Fernando Sobrino Porto has over 35 years of experience dealing with a wide range of matters in the maritime field, from complex disputes to high-value financing mandates.
