arthur@arb.legal

Arthur Rocha Baptista has been practicing law since 2001 and is the founding and managing partner of ARB.Legal. Arthur is consistently recognized by legal directories as one of Brazil’s leading shipping and transport lawyers. He holds a Master’s degree in Maritime Law from the University of Southampton, UK, and is an active member of the National Maritime Law Committee. Arthur previously served as President of the Maritime, Ports, Customs & Waterways Law Committee for the Brazilian Bar Association (Rio Grande do Sul Chapter).

Arthur specializes in shipping, business, and international law, with a strong focus on transport, insurance, foreign trade, and shipbuilding. Renowned for his proficiency in representing foreign clients, he has successfully handled complex cases, including marine accidents and cargo-related disputes.

For over a decade, Arthur has contributed to the development of the Blue Economy in southern Brazil. From 2019 to 2024, he served as President of the Maritime Cluster of Rio Grande do Sul, during which the cluster gained international recognition for its governance in the OECD’s Blue Economy in Cities and Regions 2023 report.

Arthur’s dedication to the maritime and legal sectors has earned him several accolades. In 2013, he was honored with the Navy Friend medal by the Brazilian Navy for distinguished civil services. In 2016, Arthur was short-listed for the 1st UK Alumni Awards in Brazil, highlighting his international professional excellence. In 2021, he accepted the prestigious Prêmio Exportação RS on behalf of ARB.Legal for its pivotal role in fostering foreign trade in southern Brazil, marking the first time in the award’s 50-year history that a law practice received this distinction. In 2024, Arthur was further honored with a Motion of Appreciation granted by the President of the Brazilian Bar for his exemplary practice and leadership.

Beyond his law-craft, Arthur is a proud founding member and pro-bono counsel of the NGO Associação OTROPORTO Indústria Criativa, dedicated to assist vulnerable port neighborhoods through educational, artistic, cultural, and scientific initiatives.

Key People

Arthur Rocha Baptista

Priscila Juliano Miño

Diego Damas Fernandez

Vinícius Ribeiro Dutra

Alice Rocha Baptista