Practice Areas
Business & Investment
Legal guidance under Brazilian law for individuals and companies, including foreign investors, on establishing and operating a business in Brazil, investments, corporate arrangements and commercial agreements.
Services
01
Doing Business in Brazil
Legal guidance for individuals and companies considering how to establish or conduct business in Brazil. The assessment considers the intended activities, the proposed operating model and the legal requirements that may affect the project, helping identify the arrangements and steps needed before operations begin.
02
Foreign Investment in Brazil
Advice on the Brazilian legal aspects of investing in a business or acquiring an ownership interest in a Brazilian company. Assistance includes reviewing the proposed arrangement, the investor’s rights and obligations and the applicable documentation and reporting requirements. Where needed, the work is coordinated with accountants and other professionals.
03
Business Formation & Corporate Structuring
Assistance with company formation, amendments to corporate documents and changes in ownership or management. The work addresses how the business is organized, who can act on its behalf and how responsibilities are allocated, taking into account liability, governance and relevant tax considerations.
04
Commercial & Cross-Border Contracts
Preparation, review and negotiation of commercial agreements, including service, supply, distribution and confidentiality arrangements. Particular attention is given to the parties’ obligations, payment terms, liability, termination and dispute resolution, including the Brazilian legal implications of agreements involving parties in different countries.
05
Partnerships, Joint Ventures & Shareholder Matters
Guidance on arrangements between business partners, investors and shareholders, including contributions, management powers, decision-making and the distribution of profits. Agreements can also address the admission or departure of participants, transfers of ownership interests and procedures for resolving disagreements.
06
Ongoing Business & Corporate Advisory
Legal support for the contractual and corporate questions that arise as a business operates and develops. Assistance may include reviewing and updating agreements, preparing corporate decisions and assessing the legal implications of changes in the business, within a scope defined for each engagement.