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  • The Brazilian maritime and port sector is one of the pillars of the national economy, responsible for connecting the country to major global markets and enabling the flow of a significant portion of industrial, agricultural, and energy production. With constantly evolving infrastructure and complex regulatory challenges, the environment demands specialized and multidisciplinary legal advice to ensure safety and efficiency in operations.

    Our Maritime and Port practice stands out for its strategic and integrated approach in navigation, offshore services, and public and private terminals. We represent a wide range of clients, including shipowners, cargo owners, private equity funds, and financial institutions, offering comprehensive and tailored legal solutions for every need. The firm is recognized for its leadership in high-impact transactions, such as the largest M&A in the Brazilian port sector, as well as innovative projects shaping the future of the industry.

    With proven experience in sophisticated cases, our team is prepared to handle regulatory, transactional, contractual, and dispute resolution matters, always focused on technical excellence and value generation for our clients. We act as strategic partners to major market players, contributing to the development of the maritime and port sector in Brazil.

    Practice

    Legal services we offer to our clients.

    • Regulatory and Administrative
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      Advisory on regulatory and administrative matters, including licensing, compliance with ANTAQ and other authorities, and monitoring processes with port and maritime authorities.

    • Contracts
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      Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial, operational, and service agreements, ensuring legal security in relationships within the maritime and port sector.

    • Public Bidding and Contracts
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      Acting in bidding processes and public contracts, from structuring notices to risk analysis and support in administrative disputes, focusing on port and maritime projects.

    • Project Development and Financing
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      Legal consulting for structuring, financing, and implementing port and maritime infrastructure projects, including M&A transactions, joint ventures, and fundraising.

    • Transactional and Corporate Advisory (M&A)
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      Support in corporate and transactional operations, such as mergers, acquisitions, and reorganizations, with regulatory risk analysis and asset negotiation in the sector.

    • Dispute Resolution
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      Representation in judicial proceedings, arbitrations, and mediations involving contractual, regulatory, and operational issues in the maritime and port sector.

    • Tax
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      Guidance on tax and fiscal aspects related to maritime and port operations, including tax planning, incentive analysis, and defense in assessments.

    • Compliance and Antitrust
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      Implementation of compliance programs, fraud prevention, and analysis of antitrust matters, ensuring compliance with Brazilian and international legislation applicable to the sector.

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    Eduardo Carvalhaes

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We are a full-service law firm that offers specialized consulting in all areas of Law, with solid experience in both national and international scenarios.

São Paulo

Rua Iguatemi, 151
14º andar
01451-011 – Itaim Bibi
São Paulo – SP, Brazil
+55 11 3024-6100

Rio de Janeiro

Praia do Flamengo, 200
20º andar
22210-901 – Flamengo
Rio de Janeiro – RJ, Brazil
+55 21 3263-5480

Brasília

SCS Quadra 09,
Edifício Parque Cidade Corporate
Torre B – 8º andar
70308-200 – Asa Sul
Brasília – DF, Brazil
+55 61 3957-1000

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