Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados ‘s ’highly qualified and diverse team’ is well positioned to handle high-value, complex and multijurisdictional matters requiring transactional, dispute resolution and advisory expertise and in-depth knowledge of the insurance, reinsurance and pensions industries. With international players at the core of its client base, the team finds its greatest strength in this transactional matters, overseeing some of the largest M&A deals in the Brazilian insurance market. The team is led by highly experienced individuals: Cassio Gama Amaral, ‘a valuable choice for companies seeking strategic legal advice’, has acted in numerous insurance and reinsurance transactions, regulatory issues and claims; Thomaz Kastrup has been advising on insurance matters for over 20 years, with a focus on transactions; Eduardo Avila de Castro‘s expertise is heavily oriented towards insurance and reinsurance law, with a particular emphasis on regulatory matters. Pedro Henrique Ricco Verzemiassi handles both corporate and regulatory matters in the insurance, reinsurance, pensions and supplementary health segments.
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- 'The firm stands out for its extensive experience in the insurance market and related areas. The team is very qualified, has vast technical knowledge, is quick and proactive in terms of responding and quickly resolving critical and/or complex issues.'
- 'The team is very skilled in complex discussions and negotiations involving other parties. They are very skilled in project management, as they delve into the client's business and practices before defining the strategy. The firm is widely aware of new market trends, is highly updated, uses advanced technological tools, has a robust diversity programme, and multidisciplinary knowledge (training/specialisations beyond law).'
- 'In our opinion, the quality of the professionals, technical/legal knowledge and, above all, their patience in serving us and providing the best solutions to our demands, set the firm apart.'
- 'Cassio Gama Amaral deserves recognition for his vast experience in insurance law and his ability to find creative solutions to the legal challenges faced by us. His client-centric approach and ability to understand the complexities of his clients' businesses make him a valuable choice for companies seeking strategic legal advice.'
- 'High technical knowledge.'
- 'Machado Meyer is our trusted firm for excellence in work and client service. We are served by different areas of the firm, which have highly qualified professionals who we can count on. Even among the big law firms, Machado stands out from the rest due to the quality not only of the work, but also of the service. We are served with great attention.'
- 'Highly prepared and dedicated team.'
- 'Thomaz Kastrup is a partner who is extremely present in the cases he handles and who devotes unrivalled time, attention and care to his clients, regardless of the size of the case or the client, making each client feel unique. Due to his vast knowledge and mastery of the area, as well as the fact that he personally takes care of every detail involved in the delivery of the work, he transmits a great deal of confidence to the client.'
Kernmandanten
- HDI Seguros S.A.
- IRB Brasil Resseguros S.A.
- Zurich Minas Brasil Seguros S.A.
- Caixa Seguridade S.A.
- Metropolitan Life Seguros E Previdência Privada S.A.
- Cardif Do Brasil Vida E Previdência S.A.
- Allianz Seguros S.A.
- Pottencial Seguros S.A.
- Ibm Do Brasil S.A.
- Axa Seguros S.A.
Highlight-Mandate
- Assisted CA2C Corretora de Seguros S.A. in establishing the first “Sociedade Processadora de Ordem do Cliente” (SPOC), which is an accredited entity before the Brazilian Private Insurance Authority - SUSEP.
- Advised Talanx AG on the acquisition by HDI Seguros S.A., an entity controlled by Talanx AG, of five Brazilian companies from Liberty Group, including the insurance companies Liberty Seguros and Indiana Seguros S.A.
- Advised IRB Re on the organisation of the first local special purpose vehicle authorised to underwrite fully collateralised insurance and reinsurance risks, via the issuance of insurance linked securities; the new entity will be fully owned by IRB-Brasil Resseguros S.A.
Anwält*innen
Führende Partner*innen
Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.
Führende Associates
Führende Associates sind regelmäßig an zentralen Mandaten des Teams beteiligt und erhalten positives Feedback von Wettbewerbern oder Mandanten.
Praxisleitung
Cassio Gama Amaral; Thomaz Kastrup; Eduardo Avila de Castro
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
Pedro Henrique Ricco Verzemiassi; Marcelo Catania Ramos; André Filipe Guimarães Fortunato