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Shipping Consultoria

Shipping

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Shipping Consultoria

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Shipping - Brazil

Band 3

Band 3


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

Shipping Consultoria combines experience, specialisation and availability.

The law firm is fully capable of handling the complex demands of the maritime sector. Shipping Consultoria is regarded as a strategic partner in the segment.

Shipping Consultoria is a long‑established practice with a strong workload and with well‑known, active professionals.

Work Highlights

Shipping Consultoria assisted the Swedish Club and the owners of the MV Caro on grounding and salvage operations at the Port of Açu.

Notable practitioners
Antonio Francisco Sobral Sampaio

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.

Antônio Francisco Sobral Sampaio brings extensive experience and demonstrates a strong commitment to achieving quick resolutions.


Fernando Sobrino Porto
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.

Fernando Sobrino Porto is widely recognised as a leading figure in the market.

Fernando Sobrino Porto leads the new generation of maritime lawyers.

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