Practice Areas
Cross-Border Legal Assistance
Legal representation and assistance under Brazilian law in matters with a cross-border component, including powers of attorney, legal documents, family and succession matters, and proceedings in Brazil.
Services
01
Legal Representation in Brazil
Representation in Brazilian judicial and administrative proceedings involving clients, documents or interests connected with more than one country. Assistance includes assessing the appropriate procedure, preparing submissions and following the matter before the competent authorities, within the agreed scope. This may include proceedings before courts and public authorities in Brasília, where relevant to the matter.
02
Powers of Attorney & Cross-Border Documents
Preparation and review of powers of attorney and assistance with legal documents for use in Brazil or across borders. Guidance covers the powers granted, the document’s intended use and the requirements for its acceptance in Brazil, including apostilles or consular legalization and sworn translations, where applicable.
03
International Family Matters
Guidance on the Brazilian aspects of family matters involving more than one country, including the registration of foreign marriages and civil records in Brazil and the steps needed for foreign divorce or custody decisions to take effect here.
04
International Succession & Inheritance
Advice on the Brazilian aspects of succession and inheritance involving assets, heirs or documents connected with more than one country. Assistance may include identifying the procedures required in Brazil, reviewing relevant documents and representing heirs or other interested parties within the agreed scope.
05
Recognition & Enforcement of Foreign Decisions
Assistance with the recognition of foreign decisions by the Superior Court of Justice (STJ), where required, and with subsequent enforcement before the competent federal court. The work includes assessing the decision and supporting documents, identifying the applicable requirements and conducting the appropriate proceedings in Brazil.
06
Legal Opinions on Brazilian Law
Written opinions and legal assessments addressing a defined question under Brazilian law, including opinions prepared for advisers abroad or for use in foreign proceedings. The scope depends on the question, the available documents and the opinion’s intended use.