Reconhecido nacional e internacionalmente como um dos mais respeitados escritórios de advocacia em Direito Marítimo, nossos sócios integram as listas de especialistas na área.

Nossa equipe fornece assistência jurídica – 24 horas por dia, 7 dias por semana – a armadores, fretadores, transportadores, P & I Clubs, agentes marítimos, terminais portuários e operadores, estaleiros, empresas comerciais, carregadores, consignatários, entre outras empresas do setor.

Atuamos em casos de navegação, poluição, cargo claim, frete, sobre-estadia, avaria grossa e particular, demurrage, detenção, embargo, incêndios, encalhe, assim como em contencioso marítimo e arbitragem, com representação perante o Tribunal Marítimo.

Auxiliamos também no planejamento e implementação de joint ventures e acordos operacionais, compra e venda de navios e plataformas, contratos de fretamento e outros contratos marítimos, licenciamento perante as agências reguladoras, construção naval e financiamento de navios.

“Maritime law experts at premier shipping firm Kincaid | Mendes Vianna Advogados are counsel of choice for an array of clients, from shipowners, charters, and carriers, to P&I clubs, terminal and port operators and shipyards. Well-versed in both dry and wet shipping matters, the practice is often seen advising on complex transactions, the recovery of maritime credits, administrative proceedings and judicial litigation. Shipping accidents such as collisions, fires and grounding procedures before the Port Captaincy and Admiralty Court are also key areas of expertise for the department.”

“It is the main firm specialising in maritime law and international maritime transport insurance. Very experienced in navigation facts and conflicts, judicial or otherwise, involving stakeholders in the navigation sector and the oil and gas industry. Strong reputation among public stakeholders and great knowledge of the administrative processes of port captaincies and maritime courts. Readiness and ability to resolve complex environmental issues”

LEGAL 500, 2025

“Kincaid Mendes Vianna Advogados is a go-to name for maritime matters in Brazil. The vast majority of the firm’s clients are drawn in by the breadth and depth of its maritime expertise, but clients will find top-notch transactional and non-transactional areas. Partners here are regarded as experts in shipping law. The talent on show wins the firm work in other practice areas, particularly in the corporate area. The energy, tax and environmental groups also noteworthy, in addition to the insurance and reinsurance department. Kincaid has guided clients through legal complexities that have arisen in the maritime industry. These clients include shipowners, port operators and freight companies that need specialised advice. A team of litigators and arbitrators also feature on the firm’s bench, who have gained substantial experience representing clients before Brazil’s specific maritime courts. The group also oversees disputes arising from breached shipping contracts, accidents and cargo damages.”
LATIN LAWYER 250, 2025

“Kincaid | Mendes Vianna Advogados is a top-flight shipping firm with deep experience representing a wide range of high-profile clients in complex matters. The team is particularly recognised for its ability to handle sophisticated judicial and administrative disputes, including those arising from charter contracts, cargo damage claims and shipping accidents. Its strong team boasts additional capabilities assisting with financing transactions and regulatory licensing matters. Strengths: “To me they are the best shipping law firm in the industry.” “Great senior level attorneys, very direct and strait to business.”

CHAMBERS AND PARTNERS, 2024

“Kincaid | Mendes Vianna Advogados fields a hands-on, knowledgeable, efficient and practical’ team, with practitioners who are among the best maritime lawyers in Brazil’. The practice covers every aspect of the market, from insurance, cargo and charterparty disputes, through to debt recovery proceedings and maritime accidents and ship arrests.”

LEGAL 500, 2023

“Kincaid | Mendes Vianna Advogados is a top-flight shipping firm with deep experience representing a wide range of high-profile clients in complex matters. The team is particularly recognised for its ability to handle sophisticated judicial and administrative disputes, including those arising from charter contracts, cargo damage claims and shipping accidents. Its strong team boasts additional capabilities assisting with financing transactions and regulatory licensing matters.” Strengths: An interviewee appreciates the firm’s “very commercial solution-minded approach.” and a client highlights “the high level of assertiveness of their legal advice in maritime law.”

CHAMBERS AND PARTNERS, 2022

“Acclaimed boutique with long-standing experience representing an array of high-profile international clients in sophisticated shipping mandates. Renowned for its impressive capabilities handling judicial and administrative procedures involving breach of charter agreements and other sector-related contracts, cargo claims and shipping accidents. Also boasts particular expertise advising on sizeable finance transactions, in addition to negotiating charter and licensing agreements.”

CHAMBERS AND PARTNERS, 2020

“Premier shipping practice praised for its deep bench of specialized practitioners who are often sought out by an array of international clients. Renowned for its capabilities spanning shipbuilding agreements, EPC contracts for shipyards and shipping finance transactions. Solid experience providing counsel on shipping accidents, as well as cargo claims and non-payment actions.”

CHAMBERS AND PARTNERS, 2019

 “The team has a very deep knowledge of Brazilian maritime law especially when compared to other generalist practices. They also have an outstanding capability to secure highly favourable commercial agreements on behalf of their clients”

CHAMBERS AND PARTNERS, 2018