Standing out for its expertise in maritime disputes, Salomão Advogados is a preferred choice for major liners operating in Brazil as well as companies in the offshore maritime support sector. The practice is jointly led by Livia Sancio, whose expertise in dispute resolution is complemented by her deep knowledge of contractual analysis; Rodrigo Cotta, who brings extensive experience across dispute resolution, arbitration, and advisory work; and Luis Felipe Salomão Filho, a specialist in shipyard construction. Additionally, Pedro Neiva de Santana Neto, who joined the firm in March 2024, contributes expert knowledge in the oil and gas sector.
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- ‘It is the absolute benchmark for intelligent, technical, and results-oriented work. With a highly qualified team that combines profound legal knowledge with a precise reading of complex scenarios, the firm develops innovative arguments, conducts litigation with excellence, and transforms legal challenges into strategic opportunities for its clients.’
- ‘The firm has a very strong practice in the offshore/chartering sector, possessing not only legal knowledge but also the essential understanding of the technical aspects of our industry.’
- ‘The firm has high technical capabilities, with its partners being its greatest asset. Each partner is responsible for a specific area, but they all contribute to relevant cases and day-to-day matters. The response to any query or question is always immediate, and the firm provides real-time information on cases, which is an innovation that sets it apart from other firms.’
- ‘Salomao is the go-to firm in Brazil for Transport and Maritime matters. The quality and speed of response is second to none.’
- ‘The firm provides an excellent service, with knowledge in specific areas such as disputes in vessel chartering contracts. It is necessary to master the specific conditions of these contracts, which makes the firm a standout in the legal market. In cases involving charter parties specifically, they have distinct knowledge and vast experience in complex, high-value cases.’
- ‘Rodrigo Cotta is astute and fantastic to work with. He has an excellent understanding of what the client wants and gets results. Alice Studart is very bright and hard-working. She has an excellent legal and commercial mind.’
- ‘This law firm stands out for its excellence in personalised service and its combination of profound legal knowledge, specifically in the oil and gas market. The quality of the services is based on a highly capable team of experienced professionals who are specialists in various areas of law.’
- ‘High technical knowledge, excellent market knowledge, availability at any time, and simple, direct language. A high degree of cordiality and helpfulness.’
- ‘The partner who stands out is Livia Sancio, along with associates Marcela Melichar and Luiza Assis. They are always available to the client, providing immediate feedback and the necessary support.’
- ‘Luiz Felipe Salomão and Rodrigo Cotta are experienced and knowledgeable.’
Key clients
- ELEVA QUÍMICA
- CMA CGM SOCIÉTÉ ANONYME
- BAKER HUGHES
- BRAM OFFSHORE TRANSPORTES MARÍTIMOS LTDA.
- OCEANPACT GEOCIENCIAS LTDA.
- MERCOSUL LINE, TRANSPORT
- MODEC DO BRASIL SERVIÇOS DE PETRÓLEO LTDA.
- TECNOGRAN AGRONUTRIENTES
- MINERVA S.A.
- NORSUL
- UP OFFSHORE
- MARÉ ALTA
- NORCOAST LOGISTICA S.A.
- OCEANPACT SERVIÇOS MARITIMOS S.A.
- BRASBUNKER
- AMBIPAR RESPONSE
- CBO, OIL AND GAS
- BELOV ENGENHARIA S.A.
- FUGRO
- ELEVA QUÍMICA LTDA.
Work highlights
Assisted UP Offshore with an indemnity lawsuit against Petrobras due to the early termination of the charter agreement for the vessel UP Coral.
Assisted Maré Alta with filing a civil liability action against Petrobras for the early termination of contracts.
Assisted BRAM Offshore Transportes Marítimos Ltda. with filing lawsuits against Petrobras challenging excessive downtime penalties applied across 50 charter contracts.
Practice head
Livia Sancio; Rodrigo Cotta; Luis Felipe Salomão Filho; Pedro Neiva de Santana Neto