Security and Predictability for
Businesses, Partners, and Assets

What we do for you

Representation of foreign business owners and investors in their demands in Brazil:

• Advisory on business structuring

  Provide guidance on choosing the best corporate structure for investments (branch, subsidiary, joint venture, etc.), considering factors such as taxation, administrative control, and legal requirements.

  Assist in setting up a company or branch, including registering with the Commercial Registry and obtaining necessary authorisations and licences.

  Prepare and review corporate agreements, such as articles of association, bylaws, and shareholder agreements, ensuring the investors’ interests are protected. Share transfer and succession planning.

• Analysis and drafting of commercial contracts:

  Draft and review commercial contracts, including supply agreements, distribution agreements, service agreements, asset purchase agreements, and equity acquisition contracts.

  Negotiate contractual clauses that protect investors against risks, such as liability clauses, warranties, termination clauses, and dispute resolution provisions.

  Provide support in adapting foreign contracts to the Brazilian legal system, ensuring compliance with the Civil Code and other local regulations.

• Conducting legal due diligence

  Perform detailed legal investigations to assess potential risks in business acquisitions. Prepare due diligence reports that identify hidden risks and recommend actions to mitigate them before closing the deal.

• Dispute resolution and arbitration

  Represent investors in judicial disputes or arbitration cases, including both commercial and corporate litigation. Negotiate out-of-court settlements to avoid or resolve disputes, always seeking the most advantageous solution for the client.

• Corporate governance support

  Represent you in shareholders’ or partners’ meetings. Act as a member of the Board of Directors on your behalf.