Founded in 2021, Garbois + Melo Advogados is a specialist law firm focusing on shipping, tax and dispute resolution. The maritime practice is led by founding partner and litigator Breno Garbois, who actively assists shipowners and service providers in charterparty disputes, and also possesses strong transactional capabilities. Fellow founding partner Flavia Melo has a wealth of experience in disputes involving cargo claims, accidents, and oil spills for liners and P&I clubs; Melo has been increasingly retained by shipowners, offshore service providers, and insurers in emergency response to casualty matters.
Testimonials
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‘The firm has great experience and technical legal knowledge of issues relating to the day-to-day running of a maritime support shipping company. However, the biggest difference of this firm is the dedication and attention to the details of the specific case and the great knowledge of the operations, which facilitates the understanding of the demand and optimises the preparation of the defences, parts and resources required.’
‘Breno Garbois, other than having great legal knowledge, understands the market's needs and is always up to date with the understanding of the courts and other players in the market. Not only that, Breno is extremely dedicated and agile, responding in the shortest possible time without losing the quality of the work developed.'
Key clients
- Altera Infrastructure
- Locar Guindastes e Transportes Intermodais
Work highlights
- Advised Wilson Sons Offshore, Starnav, Baru Offshore, Camorim, Bravante, Sistac and Locar on contentious or non-contentious matters involving their vessels under charterparties with Petrobras.
- Assisting members of Britannia P&I and Gard with shortage claims.