Insurance | Brazil: Industries & Sectors

Ernesto Tzirulnik Advocacia is an insurance powerhouse. The firm built a much admired practice representing policyholders in complex contentious mandates before the courts and arbitral tribunals. It has an enviable track record of success acting on high-value indemnity disputes against insurers. Additionally, the firm advises on matters related to adjustment procedures and provides consultancy on the insurance and reinsurance regulatory framework.

Full-service titan Mattos Filho maintains a leading insurance practice displaying remarkable capabilities in the full range of insurance, reinsurance and pension mandates. The firm is seasoned acting for many of the most prominent market players on high-stakes disputes. It is also admired for its transactional acumen. Mattos Filho is frequently seen advising on top M&A deals in the sector. Clients further benefit from the team's advice on the structuring of new insurance products, the analysis of insurance distribution systems and a range of regulatory matters before Brazil's insurance regulator SUSEP.

Demarest Advogados maintains a widely admired dispute resolution practice in the insurance field. Leading insurance and reinsurance companies instruct the team with prominent cases of loss adjustment and indemnity, often involving surety bonds and D&O claims. The firm is also seasoned in dealing with regulatory matters, assisting with the development of insurance policies and administrative proceedings.

Pinheiro Neto's insurance practice is noted for its involvement in innovative regulatory matters. The team also counts on the firm's multidisciplinary approach to act for some of the most prominent insurance companies on high-profile transactions, including M&A, joint ventures and partnership agreements. The firm also stands out due to its pioneering advice to insurtech companies.

Chalfin, Goldberg & Vainboim Advogados maintains a highly regarded insurance department, known for advising insurance and reinsurance companies on contentious and consultancy mandates. The team is regularly called upon to represent clients from the maritime sector in adjustment claims. It also handles D&O, E&O and P&C insurance matters. Chalfin, Goldberg & Vainboim also assists with the drafting of insurance policies.

Respected insurance boutique Santos Bevilaqua Advogados stands out for its regulatory expertise. Private corporations and trade associations connected with the insurance and reinsurance industry continue to rely on its advice for both consultancy and contentious mandates before SUSEP and judicial courts. The firm also has wide experience advising on the development of new insurance products and it also handles transactional matters for insurers, including mergers and acquisitions.

Tavares & Chacur de Miranda Advogados continues to invite praise for its solid dispute resolution practice in the insurance sector. The firm has a solid track record advising market players before superior courts and is also seasoned in arbitration cases. Its portfolio includes loss adjustment claims related to D&O, performance bonds and accidents. Tavares Advogados is also seen handling insurance regulation.

Joining our numbered bands, Campos Mello Advogados' insurance department is known in the market for its regulatory, transactional and contentious practice. Their team has international legal expertise due to their partnership with DLA Piper and they are popular among multinational insurance and reinsurance companies. They assist clients in a range of insurance and reinsurance matters, including regulatory, corporate, commercial, and coverage-related claims.

Machado Meyer joins our insurance ranking after receiving strong praise from clients and peers for handling significant matters for insurance companies, advising on reinsurance licensing, legal advice, policy design and review, and more.

Noted practice with an ability to advise on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious insurance matters. Experienced handling claims concerning E&O policies, class actions and breaches of contract, among others.

SABZ is noted for providing consultancy to insurance companies and corporate players from a wide range of industries. It frequently assists clients with the drafting of insurance policies and advises on numerous regulatory matters, including E&O and D&O issues. Possesses additional strength in litigation cases.

Sergio Bermudes Advogados is a mighty dispute resolution force in Brazil. The team is also endorsed for its significant track record in the insurance sector. It frequently represents well-known insurance and reinsurance companies in claims disputes before judicial and arbitral tribunals at all levels. The firm boasts additional expertise handling administrative proceedings and litigation portfolios related to the health and life insurance sectors.