Ranking tables

Shipping | Global

Brazil

Shipping & maritime litigation involves breach of charter-party disputes, cargo and bills of lading claims, the arrest of vessels and cargoes, marine insurance claims, collision, salvage and environmental liabilities. On the non-contentious side, law firms advise on contractual arrangements for construction, financing and registration of vessels, customs and licensing, and documentation relating to charter-parties and bills of lading. Related matters concerning offshore platforms may also be included.

Rankings overview for Departments

1

Band 1

  1. Kincaid | Mendes Vianna Advogados
  2. Siano & Martins Advogados Associados
2

Band 2

  1. Escritório Jurídico Carbone
  2. Vieira Rezende
3

Band 3

  1. Mattos Filho
    Mattos Filho 9 Years Ranked
  2. Castro Barros Advogados
  3. Farinon, Carvalho da Silva & Advogados Associados
  4. Pedro Calmon Filho & Associados (PCF&A)
  5. Promare | Rabb Carvalho Advogados
  6. Sammarco Law Office
  7. Shipping Consultoria
4

Band 4

  1. Advocacia Rocha Baptista
  2. Garbois + Melo Advogados Associados
  3. Ruy de Mello Miller Advocacia
S

Senior Statespeople

  1. Artur R. CarboneEscritório Jurídico Carbone
  2. Henrique Oswaldo MottaPedro Calmon Filho & Associados (PCF&A)
  3. Osvaldo SammarcoSammarco Law Office
  4. Pedro Calmon FilhoPedro Calmon Filho & Associados (PCF&A)
1

Band 1

  1. Camila Mendes Vianna CardosoKincaid | Mendes Vianna Advogados
  2. Fabiana Simões MartinsSiano & Martins Advogados Associados
  3. Godofredo Mendes ViannaKincaid | Mendes Vianna Advogados
  4. Luís Felipe GalanteEscritório Jurídico Carbone
2

Band 2

  1. Bernardo Mendes ViannaVieira Rezende
  2. Iwam JaegerKincaid | Mendes Vianna Advogados
  3. Larry CarvalhoPromare | Rabb Carvalho Advogados
  4. Luiz Roberto Leven SianoSiano & Martins Advogados Associados
  5. Roberto FarinonFarinon, Carvalho da Silva & Advogados Associados
  6. Thiago Testini de Mello MillerRuy de Mello Miller Advocacia
3

Band 3

  1. Nilton Gomes de Mattos Neto
    Nilton Gomes de Mattos Neto Mattos Filho10 Years Ranked
  2. Antonio Francisco Sobral SampaioShipping Consultoria
  3. Breno GarboisGarbois + Melo Advogados Associados
  4. Fernando Sobrino PortoShipping Consultoria
  5. Olympio José de Carvalho e SilvaCastro Barros Advogados
4

Band 4

  1. Juliana Pizzolato Furtado Senna
    Juliana Pizzolato Furtado Senna Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown10 Years Ranked
  2. Luis Cláudio Furtado Faria
    Luis Cláudio Furtado Faria Pinheiro Neto Advogados3 Years Ranked
  3. Alessander Lopes PintoLopes Pinto Advogados Associados
  4. Arthur Rocha BaptistaAdvocacia Rocha Baptista
  5. David HendersonSiano & Martins Advogados Associados
  6. Flavia MeloGarbois + Melo Advogados Associados
  7. José Augusto Mendes MarquesFarinon, Carvalho da Silva & Advogados Associados
  8. Lucas Leite MarquesKincaid | Mendes Vianna Advogados
  9. Marcelo SammarcoSammarco Law Office
  10. Marcos MartinsSiano & Martins Advogados Associados
  11. Pedro Calmon NetoPedro Calmon Filho & Associados (PCF&A)
  12. Ruy Fernando Carvalho da SilvaFarinon, Carvalho da Silva & Advogados Associados
U

Up and Coming

  1. Camilla WerneckCastro Barros Advogados
  2. Jeová Costa Lima NetoPromare | Rabb Carvalho Advogados
  3. Rafael FerreiraRuy de Mello Miller Advocacia

Associates to watch

  1. Erika Feitosa ChavesVieira Rezende
  2. Rodrigo DalheKincaid | Mendes Vianna Advogados

All Departments profiles

1

Band 1

  1. Kincaid | Mendes Vianna Advogados
    Shipping
    2025 | Band 1
  2. Siano & Martins Advogados Associados
    Shipping
    2025 | Band 1
2

Band 2

  1. Escritório Jurídico Carbone
    Shipping
    2025 | Band 2
  2. Vieira Rezende
    Shipping
    2025 | Band 2
3

Band 3

  1. Mattos Filho
    3
    Mattos Filho
    Shipping
    2025 | Band 3 | 9 Years Ranked
    Mattos Filho is a prime full-service firm with a busy shipping department. The team assists clients with a range of sector-related matters, including the drafting of charter and service agreements, acquisition of vessels and fleet restructuring mandates. The team is demanded for advice on regulatory issues involving ANTAQ.
  2. Castro Barros Advogados
    Shipping
    2025 | Band 3
  3. Farinon, Carvalho da Silva & Advogados Associados
    Shipping
    2025 | Band 3
  4. Pedro Calmon Filho & Associados (PCF&A)
    Shipping
    2025 | Band 3
  5. Promare | Rabb Carvalho Advogados
    Shipping
    2025 | Band 3
  6. Sammarco Law Office
    Shipping
    2025 | Band 3
  7. Shipping Consultoria
    Shipping
    2025 | Band 3
4

Band 4

  1. Advocacia Rocha Baptista
    Shipping
    2025 | Band 4
  2. Garbois + Melo Advogados Associados
    Shipping
    2025 | Band 4
  3. Ruy de Mello Miller Advocacia
    Shipping
    2025 | Band 4
5

Band 5

  1. Pinheiro Neto Advogados
    5
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados
    Shipping
    2025 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    Leading full-service firm Pinheiro Neto is seen handling a range of shipping matters, mainly related to the oil and gas industry. The firm also advises on shipping accident investigations and represents clients in relevant court cases. Heavyweights from the shipping industry also benefit from the firm's highly sophisticated transactional, contentious, labour and tax offer.
  2. Veirano Advogados
    5
    Veirano Advogados
    Shipping
    2025 | Band 5 | 14 Years Ranked
    Veirano Advogados is a full-service firm with a noted maritime department offering particular expertise in cross-border ship financing mandates. Its experienced team is also instructed to advise a diverse clientele comprising domestic and international organisations, including financial institutions and offshore companies, on sector-related corporate, contractual and regulatory matters.