Shipping

Well-regarded Rio de Janeiro-based team with a strong track record advising domestic and international clients on a range of sector-related transactional mandates. Earns recognition for its impressive ability to handle dry shipping issues, including contractual and financing matters. Boasts additional expertise assisting importers and exporters, ship owners and cargo insurers with contentious disputes.

Founding partner  Antonio Francisco Sobral Sampaio is adept at advising a diverse selection of clients onlitigation and arbitration mandates arising from maritime-related issues, with particular experience in matters involving loss and personal injury. He continues to be well regarded by interviewees due to his long history in the field, with sources saying: "He has many years' experience in the industry and is very knowledgeable."

Seasoned co-head of department Fernando Sobrino Porto continues to be well regarded by market commentators for his many years' experience in the area, with interviewees describing him as "well known" and "knowledgeable." He is regularly instructed by a wide range of clients, most notably P&I clubs, to deal with sensitive maritime-related disputes. He boasts particular skill in handling cargo and accident claims.