The shipping group at Pinheiro Neto Advogados leverages its extensive expertise across corporate, regulatory, and litigation matters to address complex shipping issues, particularly those related to the oil and gas sector. The team is regularly engaged to handle shipping contracts, shipbuilding agreements, and vessel purchase and sale transactions. Leading the practice is Luis Cláudio Furtado Faria, who is highly regarded for his litigation expertise, while Mariana Rodrigues da Costa plays a key role in handling administrative, judicial, and regulatory shipping disputes.
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Testimonials
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‘Highly qualified and reputable team.’
‘Luis Cláudio Furtado Faria is a competent, dedicated, and excellent person. He is always aware of the latest developments in the sector.’
‘The maritime area of Pinheiro Neto, coordinated by Luis Cláudio Furtado, is certainly one of the best in the country. It covers the sector in all its aspects, including business, litigation, tax and regulatory matters.’
‘Luis Cláudio Furtado is one of the best lawyers in the sector in the country. In addition to being very experienced, he is always at the forefront of relevant discussions in the sector.’
‘Teams with a high sense of organisation and good technical knowledge.’
‘Luis Cláudio Furtado Faria is a complete, experienced lawyer with a proactive approach to problem-solving.’
'A team that combines regulatory knowledge with litigation experience, important tools for practising maritime law.'
'Luis Cláudio Furtado Faria is an expert in the field, with extensive experience and excellent clients.'
- The team is highly skilled and able to present appropriate solutions in a timely manner.'
- 'Luiz Cláudio Faria coordinates the team, knows the industry well and is able to present legally appropriate and pragmatic solutions to the problems that arise.'
Key clients
- Modec Inc.
- Ferreira International Ltda.
- Alfa Ferro Alloys Ltd.
- Tereos Sugar & Energy Brazil
- Mineração Rio do Norte S.A.
- Sistac Sistemas de Acesso S.A.
- IFC - International Finance Corporation
- KfW Group
- Itaú BBA
- Alcoa
- Brazilian Institute of Oil, Gas and Biofuels (IBP)
- Saipem
- Subsea7
- Oldendorff Carriers
- MAHLE Metal Leve
- Barcas Transportes Marítimos
- Aker Capital
Lawyers
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Practice head
Luis Cláudio Furtado Faria
Other key lawyers
Mariana Rodrigues da Costa; Monique Breyer Sirovy