Singled out for its expertise in transactional insurance and reinsurance matters, Mattos Filho regularly advises on M&As, joint ventures, asset deals, and distribution agreements involving insurers, reinsurers, brokers, and private pension providers. Complementing its transactional strength, the team provides strategic regulatory guidance, including the structuring of (re)insurance programmes, contract drafting and review, and support for digital insurance initiatives. The firm also represents clients in high-stakes arbitration and litigation, and offers expertise in claims adjustment and settlement procedures across the insurance sector. Camila Calais is skilled at assisting Brazilian insurance clients with corporate reorganisations, negotiation of agreements, incorporation of insurance and reinsurance companies and regulatory issues. Marcelo Mansur Haddad is noted for his expertise in M&A in the insurance sector, while Adriano Guatimosim Carneiro is well-versed in corporate reorganisations and joint ventures. Pre-litigation and insurance litigation matters are handled by Thais Arza Monteiro, a key contact for insurers and reinsurers engaged in judicial and arbitration proceedings.
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Camila Calais; Marcelo Mansur Haddad; Adriano Guatimosim Carneiro; Thais Arza Monteiro