With over four decades’ experience in the insurance and reinsurance spaces, Ernesto Tzirulnik Advocacia has a top-notch practice that enjoys a strong reputation for advising clients, most of which are policyholders, on the full range of legal and regulatory matters. Core areas of activity include loss adjustment procedures, brokerage lawsuits, and disputes linked to corporate, contractual and civil liability issues. Clients come from across a range of sectors, including oil and gas, mining, power, aviation, maritime, construction and manufacturing. Founding partner Ernesto Tzirulnik, ‘one of the most experienced and respected lawyers in the industry’, remains an active force in the market. Key support is offered by other highly experienced practitioners including Paulo Luiz de Toledo Piza, a contact for cross-border disputes, and Wolf Ejzenberg, who possesses solid credentials on loss adjustment procedures and strategic negotiations linked to infrastructure contracts. Luca D’Arce Giannotti is often retained by energy clients in judicial and arbitral disputes, policy negotiations and loss adjustments, while Amanda Visoto de Matos is especially active in contentious issues and reinsurance. Clients also benefit from a solid cadre of up-and coming-lawyers, including Inaê Siqueira de Oliveira.

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  • 'Technical and institutional knowledge of the insurance sector. Ernesto Tzirulnik and Inae Siqueira de Oliveira stand out.'
  • 'In-depth technical knowledge and immediate service. Ernesto is one of the most experienced and respected lawyers in the industry.'

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Ernesto Tzirulnik, Paulo Luiz De Toledo Piza, Wolf Ejzenber