With a growing team of insurance law experts and an impressive roster of major domestic and international clients, Demarest Advogados’ insurance team is renowned for its ‘technical excellence’. Under the leadership of Marcia Cicarelli, one of Brazil’s most experienced insurance lawyers, the department routinely works on cross-practice matters that sees insurance law interact with regulatory, tax, M&A and maritime law. The group is therefore well positioned to handle a varied workload, where transactions and regulatory issues involving reinsurance and open insurance feature alongside high-profile disputes, tax, competition and compliance mandates. In addition to insurance specialists such as Andre Alarcon, a key contact for corporate, regulatory and M&A work, the department hosts a number of rising talents, such as Camila Prado, who brings over 15 years of experience in non-contentious and contentious insurance mandates, and recently promoted partner Laura Pelegrini, a name to note for financial matters, civil liability and maritime insurance.
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- 'What sets this firm apart is its zealous dedication to good treatment of everyone involved in the service. All professionals are sensitive when dealing with people, which denotes clarity in delivering quality legal services.'
- 'Availability in short notice despite of the time difference as we are in Paris and they are in São Paulo, quick adaptability and deep knowledge of the subject matter irrespective of the lawyer.'
- 'All different individuals at Demarest are capable of providing a suitable solution to the different complex situations we have to deal with.'
- 'Excellent team and lawyers.'
- 'Marcia, Camila and Laura are excellent professionals.'
- 'The team is very agile in its service, helpful and always available for alignment. In addition, the majority of the team is made up of specialised professionals who are always fluent in other languages, which allows for greater involvement in internal demands.'
- 'Marcia Cicarelli - extremely dedicated and specialist in insurance/reinsurance. Laura Pelegrini - agile, dedicated and very helpful. Andre Alarcon - specialist in corporate affairs and always presents dynamic and efficient solutions for the business.'
Key clients
- AIG Seguros
- Chubb Seguros
- Generali Brasil Seguros S.A.
- Uber
- IRB
- AXA Group
- Zurich
- Allianz Seguros
- Fator Seguradora
- Liberty Seguros
- Swiss Re
- Starr International Brasil
- Economus Instituto de Seguridade Social
- Descartes Underwriting
- AON
- Alper Corretora
- Willis
- Howden
- Seguros Unimed
- Tokio Marine
- Berkley Seguros
- Assurant
- HCC International
- Renaissance Re
- Europ Assitance Brasil Serviços
- Omint Seguros
- Seguros Sura
- Brasilprev
- Unimed Nacional
- BB Seguridade
- Lockton
- Suhai Seguradora
Work highlights
- Advised AIG on a lawsuit discussing D&O insurance.
- Assisted COFACE with the judicial reorganisation (Chapter 11) requested by Lojas Americanas.
- Assisted AXA Seguros S.A. with the acquisition of the complete extended warranty insurance portfolio from Seguros Sura S.A.
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Marcia Cicarelli