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Firm PROFILE
Pedro Calmon Filho & Associados (PCFA)
Brazil 2026
Rankings
Leading firm in Brazil:
Ranked Department
Ranked Department
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Ranked Individuals
Top figures | Brazil: Industries & Sectors
3
Partners
30
Company Size
1964
Established Year
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Brazil: Industries & Sectors
Overview
Provided by Pedro Calmon Filho & Associados (PCFA)
Chambers-ranked in Shipping for 18 consecutive years, PCFA is known for sector focus, commercial awareness and rapid mobilization in Brazil’s maritime economy. The firm advises shipowners, port operators, offshore contractors, insurers, P&I Clubs, logistics groups and multinationals on Marine Insurance, Admiralty, Labour Litigation, Regulatory Compliance and disputes, with active reach in Rio de Janeiro, Santos, São Paulo, Vitória and Paranaguá.
Industry sectors (8)
- Shipping companies
- Port operators
- Offshore drilling contractors
- Oil & Gas companies
- Logistics providers
- Insurers
- P&I Clubs
- Multinational corporations
Capabilities (15)
- Maritime Law
- Shipping Litigation
- Maritime Labour Law
- Port Law
- Oil and Gas
- Offshore Law
- Marine Insurance
- Environmental Incidents
- Labour Relations
- Collective Bargaining
- Regulatory Compliance
- Commercial Litigation
- Contract Negotiation
- Crisis Management
- Emergency Response
Key people
Provided by Pedro Calmon Filho & Associados (PCFA)
Pedro Calmon Filho
Founder
Henrique Oswaldo Motta
Partner
Pedro Calmon Neto
Partner
Work & experience
Provided by Pedro Calmon Filho & Associados (PCFA)
Founded in 1964, PCFA is guided by technical precision, responsiveness and long-term client partnership. The firm supports shipping, port, offshore and oil & gas companies in contentious and advisory matters, with standout work in maritime labour, collective bargaining, regulatory issues, contracts, crisis management and 24/7 emergency response. Its practice reflects deep operational knowledge and the legacy of Pedro Calmon Filho, a pioneer of Brazilian Maritime Law and legal thought in Brazil.
Ranked Offices at Pedro Calmon Filho & Associados (PCFA)
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Ranked Departments at Pedro Calmon Filho & Associados (PCFA) (1)
Ranked Individuals at Pedro Calmon Filho & Associados (PCFA) (3)
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Henrique Oswaldo Motta
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Pedro Calmon Filho
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Pedro Calmon Neto
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Top figures | Brazil: Industries & Sectors
3
Partners
30
Company Size
1964
Established Year
Content provided by Pedro Calmon Filho & Associados (PCFA)
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