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Practice Areas

Civil and Commercial Law 

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Insurance, Reinsurance and Complementary Health Law 

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Banking and Financial Operations Law

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Civil Procedural Law and Arbitration


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Experience and Recognition

Recently established boutique with a strong focus on contentious mandates that enters the rankings due to glowing client feedback. Experienced team often represents insurance companies and trade associations in loss adjustment claims related to motor insurance, accidents and D&O. Also qualified to handle arbitration cases.

Much-admired name partner André Tavares impresses sources, who enthuse: “André is developing several important and innovative viewpoints in the Brazilian market and his experience was extremely valuable in the cases we worked on together.” He actively represents prominent insurance and reinsurance companies in loss adjustment claims. A client says: “He brings a strategic mindset to the resolution of challenging matters.”

Daniel Chacur de Miranda is an up-and-coming partner who comes recommended for his wide-ranging practice advising insurers. One satisfied client describes him as “a very efficient lawyer who is easy to work with,” adding that “his innovative and accurate legal opinions were fundamental to our company’s strategic decisions and litigation success.”

Chambers Latin America

‘Tavares Advogados is a highly specialised boutique that stands out for its expertise in contentious insurance claims, both in litigation and arbitration, where it ‘demonstrates extreme zeal and deep technical knowledge’. The team also has a strong track record advising on loss adjustment procedures. The firm represents a mix of insurers, reinsurers and financial services companies on a range of products including life and health insurance, and pensions. Founding partner André Tavares is a top litigator in the field, and a leading figure in the wider industry. Daniel Chacur de Miranda has good experience in loss adjustment procedures and complex insurance claims’.

Legal 500

‘André Tavares is revered for his “deep knowledge and wide view of the Brazilian insurance market”‘.

Insurance & Reinsurance 2020 - WWL Ranking

‘André Tavares is praised for this “effectiveness and business-oriented solutions”. He is “a great lawyer, extremely hard-working, and driven by the best results for the company”‘.

Brazil - Insurance & Reinsurance - WWL Ranking