Based in Fortaleza, Promare | Rabb Carvalho Advocacia fields a longstanding shipping and international trade practice that covers both contentious and non-contentious maritime law issues. On the litigation front, the team routinely advises on charter agreement disputes and embargos, oil leaks, and contractual disputes, but it is its work on ship collisions, charger agreements and international trade contracts that makes it stand out in the market. Larry Carvalho, a key contact for P&I clubs, shipowners, charters, and port operators, handles shipping and international trade contentious issues. Jeová Costa Lima Neto works closely with Carvalho, assisting with wet shipping matters, including accidents and emergencies. Mariana Félix advises shipping clients on labour law disputes.
Key clients
- Multlog
- Cotegipe
Work highlights
- Advising Marimar on a lawsuit filed due to a contractual breach against Petrobras.
- Advised Terminal Portuário de Cotegipe on a issue where a port berth was damaged by a bulk vessel and its owners were reluctant to pay for the damages.