FAS Advogados, in cooperation with CMS been steadily expanding its footprint in Brazil’s insurance and reinsurance market, offering both contentious and advisory support. The team is well placed to assist with claims regulation and advises on policy design and the structuring of insurance operations. Practice head Felipe Bastos acts for a mix of insurers, reinsurers, insurance and reinsurance brokers, policyholders and insurtechs in contentious matters. Another individual to note includes Lívia Mathiazi, who supports clients in preventing disputes, structuring insurance operations, regulating claims, and handling strategic litigation.
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‘The team's experience, technical knowledge and agility are a major differentiator in the insurance area.’
‘Renata Fukayama Sesaki knows a lot about the Brazilian liability market. She is very technical but also has a differentiated commercial vision. She is impressively agile with claims adjustments.’
‘Felipe Bastos is a highly qualified, experienced and up-to-date professional with a great vision of the market. In addition to being extremely accessible, he is always available to provide training, discuss cases, market trends and talk about strategies, both for claims management and for lawsuits and arbitration procedures. He and his team are different in the insurance market because, in addition to having complementary profiles, they are aligned and connected.'
‘Felipe Bastos is a recognised highlight, without a doubt. Very experienced, technical, strategic, polite and a leader.’
‘Felipe Bastos is certainly one of the best insurance lawyers in the country. His ability to conduct negotiations and his transparency and knowledge of the most diverse areas of insurance give us great confidence when making decisions.’
‘Excellent work by Felipe Bastos. He has a deep knowledge of insurance.’
‘We needed a Brazilian law firm that could connect us with firms worldwide in order to formalise indemnity agreements with foreign companies providing support to Brazilian clients for the issuance of surety bonds. FAS Advogados was the first and only firm that was able to bridge that gap for us. Their ability to coordinate internationally and facilitate this new legal and operational flow, including invoice payment logistics, was essential.’
‘Felipe Bastos is extremely courteous, well-organised, and demonstrates a solid understanding of the legal and commercial aspects involved in our demands. What I value most in working with Felipe is his clear communication, strong sense of urgency, and proactive approach — he consistently anticipates potential issues and offers practical solutions. His professionalism and attention to detail stand out, and it's reassuring to know we can rely on his expertise throughout the entire process.’
Key clients
- Hotelaria Accorinvest Brasil S.A.
- Arch Reinsurance
- Zurich Minas Brasil Seguros S.A.
- BMG Seguros S.A.
- Alelo Instituição de Pagamento S.A.
- Sapura Energy do Brasil Ltda.
- Estre Ambiental S.A.
- Ezze Seguros S.A.
- BTG Seguros S.A. and BTG Vida e Previdência S.A.
- Fairfax Brasil Seguros Corporativos S.A.
- Munich Re do Brasil Resseguradora S.A.
- HDI Seguros S.A.
Work highlights
Assisted Alelo with entering into contracts with Banco do Brasil’s insurance arm for the distribution of insurance through Alelo to Alelo clients and personnel.
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Practice head
Felipe Bastos
Other key lawyers
Renata Fukayama Sesaki; Lívia Mathiazi