J Armando Batista e Benes Advogados Associados‘ insurance team is experienced in handling contentious matters, and in particular representing clients in disputes involving claims triggered by unforeseen events, including natural disasters and structural failures, as well as breach of contract and loss adjustment. The team frequently represents large Brazilian insurers, and is active in several sectors such as maritime, transport and energy insurance. The team is jointly led by founder José Armando Da Glória Batista and Victor Augusto Benes Senhora, who is noted for his ’technical capacity’ and excels in litigation. Vivianne Cristina Dos Reis Batista focuses on regulatory matters; and Daniela Benes Senhora Hirschfeld handles a mix of contentious and advisory mandates.
Testimonials
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‘Excellent team of lawyers, who work efficiently, understanding the business and delivering solutions suited to the company's needs.'
‘Victor Benes: excellent professional, highly qualified, technical, resolute and focused on the business.'
Key clients
- Zurich Seguros
- Prudential do Brasil Seguros de Vida S.A.
Work highlights
- Advised Fairfax on a lawsuit filed by Adriana Kato and others seeking compensation from unpaid insurance claims over peanut crop failures.
- Assisted Chubb with a dispute between Eletropaulo and a sanitation and water supply concessionaire that had hired its client’s insurance.