Bárbara Bassani de Souza
TozziniFreire AdvogadosIn addition to its strong background in complex disputes, the insurance team at TozziniFreire Advogados has substantial experience in non-contentious mandates, such as sector-related regulatory issues and transactions. With extensive experience in insurance claims and loss adjustment cases for insurers, reinsurers and brokers, the team often handles matters pertaining to the financial and technology industries. The team is led by Bárbara Bassani De Souza, highlighted for regularly achieving ‘excellent results’ for clients in regulatory matters concerning SUSEP (Superintendence of Private Insurance), loss adjustment, and strategic litigation, and Marcio Mello Silva Baptista, whose areas of activity include M&A, joint ventures, reinsurance and bancassurance transactions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Highly competent professionals, who understand the client’s needs and routines. They are excellent advisers and have an excellent knowledge of the law. We have excellent results with the firm.'
- ‘Bárbara Bassani is a unique professional, extremely supportive in understanding the company's day-to-day operations and emergencies. Always ready to meet, advise and resolve shared demands. We have excellent results, in addition to being a reference for our executive board.'
- ‘The firm stands out not only for the quality of service provided and the capabilities of the team, but also for their client-centric approach, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and strategic partnerships. These elements combined result in exceptional legal solutions and excellent results.'
- ‘The focal point of the firm is partner Bárbara Bassani, who advises us on regulatory and judicial matters focused on the insurance market.'
- ‘Availability, commitment, partnership, agility and technical knowledge.'
- ‘Bárbara Bassani is the partner with whom we have the most interaction, she has in-depth legal knowledge, is attentive, available and very professional.'
- ‘In-depth knowledge of the sector, critical and contextualised analysis, understanding how - in an assertive and agile way - to add value and support clients in the search for solutions.'
- ‘Bárbara is a spectacular professional. In addition to in-depth technical knowledge, she is able to explain complex topics and has excellent communication and knowledge on topics of interest on the insurance agenda. Her leadership is exceptional.'
Key clients
- Argo Seguros Brasil S/A
- Banco BMG
- Zurich Minas Brasil Seguros
- Euler Hermes Seguros S.A.
- Siemens Infraestrutura E Industria Ltda
- Berkley International do Brasil Seguros S.A.
- Principal Financial Services
- Compagnie Française d'Assurance pour le Commerce Extérieur (COFACE DO BRASIL)
- Magazine Luiza
- Universal Assistance
- Fairfax Brasil Seguros Corporativos S.A.
- Tokio Marine Seguradora
Work highlights
- Represented Siemens in a lawsuit discussing the renewal of its life insurance policy with Metlife.
- Assisted Banco BMG with the creation of BMG Seguridade (holding of the insurance companies of the Bank) and with the regulatory approvals regarding deals involving two insurance companies of the group.
- Represented Zurich in a lawsuit filed by trade unions (Sindicato dos Auditores Fiscais de Rondônia e Sindicato Dos Trabalhadores Em Saúde No Estado De Rondônia) against the client and the State of Rondônia, claiming the maintenance of a group life insurance policy covering twelve million public servants of the State of Rondônia after the State suspended the payment of the premiums.
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Bárbara Bassani De Souza, Marcio Mello Baptista