Tavares & Chacur de Miranda Advogados handles a range of contentious and non-contentious insurance and reinsurance matters, including loss adjustment procedures, class actions, and corporate governance. A popular choice for health insurance providers, the team also provides pre-litigation support, assisting clients with settlement negotiations and monitoring both potential and ongoing claims against insurers. Insurance and reinsurance litigation specialist André Tavares oversees the practice with Daniel Chacur De Miranda, who excels in loss adjustment procedures.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Accolades

Client satisfaction

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Tavares & Chacur de Miranda Advogados is a renowned insurance boutique, with highly qualified professionals, up-to-date and engaged in the Brazilian and London markets. It operates as a cutting-edge niche, where actions taken end up becoming guidelines for other law firms.’

  • ‘André Tavares is the firm's leader, with a high level of engagement and persuasion in the Brazilian insurance market, adding value to discussions, whether as a speaker at conferences or as a lawyer in petitions. Daniel Chacur de Miranda is a great scholar of insurance law, having added value to legal theses, as a lawyer and author of several works.’

  • ‘André Tavares is one of the best lawyers in the insurance sector; he has a lot of knowledge and experience, bringing truly different ideas.’

  • ‘Daniel Chacur de Miranda is an outstanding person and an exceptional lawyer.’

  • ‘Tavares & Chacur de Miranda Advogados stands out in insurance litigation due to its technical expertise, strategic approach and personalised service. Its highly qualified team combines in-depth regulatory knowledge with agile and effective action, always focused on mitigating risks and defending the brokerage firm's interests.'

  • ‘Daniel Chacur de Miranda is the partner who serves us and has a lot of expertise in the topics covered, serving us with excellence and agility.’

Key clients

  • Axa Xl Catlin
  • Caixa Seguradora
  • Chubb Seguros Brasil S.A.
  • Ezze Seguros S.A.
  • Fator Seguradora S.A.
  • Lockton Corretora De Seguros Ltda.
  • Junto Seguros S.A.
  • Mapfre Seguradora S.A.
  • Munich Re Do Brasil Resseguradora S.A.
  • Newe Seguros S.A.
  • Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Brasil Seguros S.A.
  • Too Seguros S.A.

Work highlights

Represented Chubb in a case before the Superior Court of Justice related to the severability clause and other relevant insurance matters.
Represented Munich Re in negotiations with a bankrupt insurance company.
Represented Too Seguros in litigation against a public entity regarding coverage of a performance bond issued for a major project.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

André Tavares; Daniel Chacur de Miranda