Global maritime Leverage SMA's reputation in Brazilian and international maritime dispute resolution to cross-sell related services such as arbitration support, cargo claims, and insurance defense for clients expanding to Brazil or needing cross-border dispute handling.

Strategic growth Target Brazilian exporters and ship owners expanding operations to new routes or markets, offering compliance, risk management, and charter party advice to capitalize on Brazil’s growing maritime trade activity.

Litigation leadership Position SMA as a partner for commercial litigation and dispute resolution with both domestic and foreign government clients, exploring opportunities in public-private maritime contracts, port privatizations, and regulatory challenges.

Technology enablement Highlight use of standard enterprise tools and secure collaboration platforms to support international clients, offering streamlined case management, document security, and efficient remote consultations to win tech-savvy clientele.

Partnership expansion Explore alliances with insurers, P&I clubs, and marine finance providers to offer bundled legal services including policy coverage reviews, risk assessment, and claims handling support for fleets and suppliers.