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Shipping - Brazil
What the Team is Known For
Vieira Rezende is a full-service firm with a maritime department often instructed by P&I clubs and ship owners to assist with contentious mandates. It has particular expertise assisting clients with both wet and dry shipping litigation, including those arising from accidents and cargo claims, as well as contractual issues. The team is also well equipped to advise on oil and gas-related matters.
Strengths
They are highly competent in dealing with sophisticated matters.
They are very good and hardly ever lose any cases.
Work Highlights
Vieira Rezende was held by well-known Japanese Law Firm Okabe & Yamaguchi, on behalf of their clients Yusen Logistics Co Ltd, to prepare consulting and provide advice on our regulatory and civil transport aspects of the Brazilian maritime legal system.
Notable practitioners
Head of department Bernardo Mendes Vianna has built a longstanding relationship acting for P&I clubs, terminal operators, ship owners and other clients within the maritime sector. He provides expert assistance in contentious mandates involving both wet and dry shipping mandates, such as cargo claims and casualties.
He has in-depth knowledge of shipping law and brings innovative solutions to our issues.
Bernando is well known and respected in the market. He is very cordial and demonstrates experience.
Erika Feitosa Chaves sits as an associate in the team, and often assists clients with shipping-related disputes.
Erika is very kind and attentive and demonstrates experience.