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Marcos Martins receives plaudits from peers and clients alike in connection with his solid support in contentious maritime cases. He is regularly recommended in Chambers and Partners lists and by his clients.

As a Partner at SMA, Marcos Martins brings extensive expertise in maritime and civil procedure law. He leads the litigation department, representing shipping companies and exporters in high-stakes disputes. A graduate of UFES with a masters in Civil Procedure, Marcos has honed his skills at renowned institutions like the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and the University of Southampton. Recognised for his professionalism and proactive approach, he’s also a lecturer and active in prestigious legal organisations. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eRxTmSEx

We are very pleased with the final declaration made at G20 Brasil 2024 and looking forward to seeing the points from this agreement being put into action. You can see the full 22-page document of the declaration here: https://lnkd.in/gsC5vkcq

New DNV research has outlined the extent of cybersecurity risks to shipping with recommendations about how to best manage these in an increasingly connected maritime industry. The Maritime Cyber Priority 2024/2025 report highlights how the average shipping company suffers a cyber attack every five days, leading to between 65 and 80 breaches per year. The statistics have been highlighted in this TradeWinds article which looks at how “spray and pay” attacks are being deployed by criminals casting their net wide to make money. And with at least 42,000 ships now connected to satellite services, the “air gap” that once protected vessels has now closed. Read more here: https://dnv.social/5W2 And download your free copy of the report here: https://dnv.social/5W1 #Shipping #CyberSecurity #Maritime

We have two offices, one in Santos and one in Rio de Janeiro, as featured in the video below. Contact our Rio office on +55 (21) 3550-4070 or our Santos office on + 55 (13) 32271724. https://bit.ly/4enMiAm #ShippingLawyers #MaritimeLawyers #Brazil

Accidents happen. When they do, it’s the action you take in the wake of an incident that will determine the outcome of your case. Whether it’s a minor accident or a major event that has resulted in serious injury, our team of well-seasoned shipping lawyers at SMA are well-equipped with the expertise necessary to achieve resolution in a quick and timely manner. Learn more: https://bit.ly/47lCTGd #Shipping #MaritimeAccident #PersonalInjury

"There is no denying that the maritime industry’s future includes AI and enhanced connectivity". Mintra, a leading provider of digital learning and human capital management systems, elaborates on the evolution of AI within the maritime industry. "Today's workforce expects personalised, accessible training, with the ability to acquire critical knowledge precisely when and where it’s needed." Read the full article here 👉 https://lnkd.in/g98x2NyA #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Chatbot #Mintra

Meet Fabiana Martins, one of the founding partners of SMA. Fabiana advises shipowners and shipping agencies in their duties and liability limits. She assists foreign companies in the effectiveness of arbitration awards in Brazil and shipowners, through their respective Protection Clubs in disputes involving accidents, oil pollution damage and cargo claims and also shipping companies and NVOCCs in administrative defences against environmental authorities, regulatory agencies and the IRS. Fabiana is registered with the Brazilian Bar Association in Portugal, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, acting both in litigation and in consultancy. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eKsCa-V5 #MeetTheTeam #ShippingLaw #MaritimeIndustry