Described as having ‘excellent service and technical knowledge’, the insurance team at Campos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA Piper is well versed in a range of contentious and non-contentious matters pertaining to insurance and reinsurance. Often called upon by various major insurance companies, both domestic and international, the team excels in complex regulatory matters, cross-border reorganisations and deals. The team is led by two insurance law experts: Marcella Hill, who brings extensive expertise in insurance and reinsurance matters with a complex, multijurisdictional component; and Jaqueline Suryan, who is described as ‘an extremely experienced professional’ with over 18 years of experience in insurance and reinsurance law, covering litigation, restructurings and transactions in the insurance, pensions, and private healthcare industry. Counsel Mariana Cavalcanti Jardim is a name to note in Rio for regulatory and M&A issues concerning reinsurance and insurance clients.
Testimonials
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- 'Excellent service and technical knowledge.'
- 'I highlight Marcela Hill, Jaqueline Suryan and Mariana Jardim.'
- 'The firm stands out for the excellence of the service provided and the expertise of its team in insurance. The team is made up of highly qualified and experienced lawyers, who have in-depth knowledge of the insurance market and the legal complexities involved. The firm stands out for its innovative and proactive approach.'
- 'Partner Jaqueline Suryan is an extremely experienced professional specialising in insurance. Her extensive experience in the sector places her in a unique position to offer valuable insights and innovative solutions to the legal challenges faced by the firm's clients, always in a creative and effective way.'
Key clients
- The Ardonagh Group
- Arthur J. Gallagher
- AXA XL Group
- Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Brasil Seguros S.A.
- Starboard Restructuring Partners Consultoria em Negócios Ltda.
- BMS Group Limited
- Gallagher Re Latin America Corretora de Resseguros Ltda.
- Chubb Seguros Brasil S.A.
- Liberty Seguros S/A
- Tokio Marine
- Pro Insurance Solutions Limited
- CNA Insurance
- Fidelis Underwriting
- Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty Resseguros Brasil S.A.
- Atradius Reinsurance Limited
- Fairway Seguros S.A.
- Mongeral Aegon Seguros e Previdência S/A
- Quest Consulting (NY), Inc.
- MS Amlin AG
- AXA SA
Work highlights
- Provided Ardonagh Group with regulatory advice in the context of several corporate transactions.
- Advised Swiss Re on regulatory issues and administrative proceedings following a merger involving 15 countries.
- Assisted Mongeral with several regulatory, compliance, and corporate matters, including those related to the new capitalisation entity of the group.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Marcella Hill, Jaqueline Suryan