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Biography

Carolina França is a dual qualified Brazilian lawyer and barrister-at-law in England and Wales with a broad international experience. As a maritime law practitioner, she advises clients in Common Law - Civil legal systems conflict, notably the English legal system. Carolina França specialises in various consultative matters relating to marine and cargo claims, oil pollution, P&I, ports & terminals and regulatory matters. She has also been widely involved in emergency response to complex accidents (e.g. on board explosions, collisions, oil spill and ship grounding), working closely with the Maritime Authority and other regulatory bodies. Carolina França is a member of Wista Brazil and Director of the Rio de Janeiro Regional Wista branch.