Among Brazil’s most recognised and established players in this space, boutique Costa, Albino & Rocha Sociedade de Advogados (CAR) continues to set the benchmark for insurance practices. Singled out for its ‘technical knowledge’, the firm handles the entire spectrum of contentious and non-contentious matters, often acting for both insurers and reinsurers, with a focus on the aviation, maritime and commodities sectors. Drawing on its collaboration with international outfit HFW, the group is well placed to advise on multijurisdictional mandates, covering financial lines, P&C (property and casualty) and surety insurance. The team is adeptly led by Dinir Salvador Rios Da Rocha, a leading insurance expert, and Julio Costa. The highly regarded Julia Santoro De Camargo Donato offers advice on reinsurance regulations. Ricardo Ribeiro Da Luz Loew brings, along with his extensive experience in contentious and non-contentious insurance and reinsurance matters, his status as vice president of the Surety Bond working group of the International Insurance Law Association (AIDA) in Brazil. Focused on arbitration and civil litigation, Marcelo De Oliveira Belluci has worked on complex insurance disputes in the context of major judicial reorganisations. Regarded for her experience in credit insurance, Carolina Oger Affonso De Almeida is a name to note for the structuring of new insurance products.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team of lawyers, from the partner to the intern, are very qualified and trained in their area of activity.'
- 'Service, representation, technical knowledge, synergy with the market, updates and events.'
- 'The main highlight of CAR is the diversity of specialisation in different areas of activity, always offering trained professionals with extensive knowledge in the areas in which they work. Contact and responses are always quick and objective.'
- 'Carolina stands out for her tireless drive to serve with excellence and her ability to reconcile interests and seek sustainable solutions. Carolina knows how to listen carefully and transcribes concepts and business rules with great fluency. Julia brings her personal brand as a natural strategist, her market experience and relationships to finding solutions for her clients.'
- 'The response time, the quality of opinions and feedback are the main differentiators of CAR Advogados. It stands out from other firms because it has an extremely efficient and highly qualified structure in the doctrines and segments in which it proposes to operate.'
Key clients
- Allianz Seguros S.A. and group (AGCS)
- BMG Seguros S.A.
- Axa Seguros S.A.
- Fairfax Brasil Seguros Corporativos S.A.
- Chubb Seguros Brasil S.A.
- Starr International Brasil Seguradora S.A and group
- Sompo Seguros S.A. and group
- Zurich Brasil Companhia de Seguros and Liberty Seguros S.A.
- AIG Seguros S.A.
- Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Brasil S.A. and group
- United States Fire Insurance Company
- Atradius Credito y Caucion
Work highlights
Advised Atradius and Fairfax on the judicial recovery of Americanas.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Julia Santoro de Camargo Donato
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Carolina Oger Affonso De Almeida
Ricardo Ribeiro Da Luz Loew
Practice head
Julio Costa; Dinir Salvador Rios Da Rocha
Other key lawyers
Julia Santoro De Camargo Donato; Ricardo Ribeiro Da Luz Loew; Marcelo De Oliveira Belluci; Carolina Oger Affonso De Almeida