Kennedys welcomes Brazilian law firm RPZ Advogados to its Latin America network

Global law firm Kennedys is growing its presence in Latin America with a new association with RPZ Advogados, a recognized Brazilian law firm with a focus in insurance and reinsurance.

Led by Michael Hennessy, this new association marks a significant step in the firm’s regional growth. It also strengthens Kennedys’ foothold in Brazil, a vital insurance market in the region, and underscores its commitment to delivering inventive, effective, and customized legal services to our clients.

“This association is a natural progression of our regional strategy. Brazil is a cornerstone market for our clients, and working alongside RPZ Advogados enables us to provide on-the-ground strength backed by international reach,” Michael Hennessy, Managing Partner for Latin America and Caribbean, commented.

RPZ Advogados has rapidly earned a reputation for its experience and trusted counsel in the Brazilian insurance market since its foundation in 2020.

Headquartered in São Paulo with an additional office in Rio de Janeiro, the firm is led by five partners – Managing Partner Dennys Zimmermann and partners Bruno Melo, Nicole Priuli, Felipe Reis, and Felipe Rosa.

The firm is supported by a team of 24 lawyers and 37 professionals, and possesses extensive experience in advising on complex insurance claims, both within Brazil and internationally.

RPZ Advogados advises across a wide range of insurance lines, including directors’ and officers’ liability, property, environmental, casualty, cyber, aviation, engineering, errors and omissions, surety, marine and transportation, and is also involved in high-profile insurance litigation.

“We are thrilled to partner with Kennedys. This association enhances our capacity to support clients both in Brazil and globally, combining our market knowledge with Kennedys’ global platform and sector-leading expertise,” said Dennys Zimmermann, Managing Partner for RPZ Advogados.

Kennedys provides extensive coverage across Latin America through its offices in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, and Miami LAC.

It offers clients both local insight and a global perspective on complex insurance and litigation matters, working seamlessly with our international network of offices.