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Ernesto Tzirulnik Advocacia

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Ernesto Tzirulnik Advocacia

Ernesto Tzirulnik Advocacia

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+55 11 3829 0202

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Provided by Ernesto Tzirulnik Advocacia
Brazil: Industries & Sectors

Managing Partner: Ernesto Tzirulnik

Senior Partners: Paulo Luiz de Toledo Piza, Inaê Siqueira de Oliveira e Luca D’Arce Giannotti

Number os Partners: 12

Firm Overview

Founded in 1984, Ernesto Tzirulnik Advocacia (ETAD) is internationally recognised as one of the most prominent law firms specialising in insurance and reinsurance. ETAD advises clients on claims adjustment procedures and insurance contracting; handles complex insurance, reinsurance and brokerage litigation; issues legal opinions and expert reports on insurance-related matters; and represents clients in contractual, civil liability, and corporate disputes. Over the years, ETAD has been involved in nationally and internationally significant cases related to electrical, chemical, mechanical, hydraulic and geological losses, as well as a wide range of contractual and corporate disputes. ETAD also promotes academic research and public policy initiatives through the Brazilian Institute of Insurance Law (Instituto Brasileiro de Direito do Seguro – IBDS), and supports cultural development via the Ceará 202 Project.

Main Practice Areas
Insurance and Reinsurance: 70%

ETAD has been involved in nearly all major insurance, reinsurance and civil liability cases in Brazil over the past 41 years, including representing insured parties in the largest onshore, offshore and civil liability payouts ever made in Brazil (US$ 520 million, US$ 430 million and US$ 150 million, respectively), as well as in the restructuring of a life insurance portfolio comprising over 800,000 policies. The firm is currently handling dozens of high-value cases involving infrastructure, business interruption, engineering and operational risks, surety bonds, and civil liability (including D&O insurance).

Corporate: 30%

In addition to its core insurance practice, ETAD also represents clients in significant contractual and corporate law matters.International Work.

ETAD has also taken part in major insurance claims across other Latin American countries, including Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador, the Dominican Republic, Paraguay, Peru and Venezuela. The firm has been engaged in complex cases involving surety bonds between contractors and local governments, due to the scale and complexity of the interests involved.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, German.

Clients

Sectors include logistics, engineering, construction, chemicals, mining and steel, oil and gas, retail groups, insurance brokers, banks, pharmaceutical industry and trade, among others.

Offices

São Paulo, SP, Brasil: Rua Ceará 202, Consolação, CEP 01243-010, Telefone +55 11 3829 0202

Brasília, DF, Brasil: SAF Sul, Quadra 2, Bloco D, sala 202, Asa Sul, CEP 70070-600, Telefone +55 61 3247 0650

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Latest contributions provided by Ernesto Tzirulnik Advocacia

Global Practice Guide
Ernesto Tzirulnik
Inaê Siqueira de Oliveira
Luca Giannotti
Authored by
Ernesto Tzirulnik, Inaê Siqueira de Oliveira, Luca Giannotti
Article • Jan 2025

Ernesto Tzirulnik Advocacia rankings

Brazil Guide 2025
Brazil
Insurance
1 Department
2 Ranked Lawyers
Department
Insurance
1
Insurance
1
Band 1
Lawyers
Ernesto Tzirulnik
1
Ernesto Tzirulnik
Head of Insurance
1
Band 1
Paulo Luiz de Toledo Piza
3
Paulo Luiz de Toledo Piza
3
Band 3