Practice areas
Immigration and Global Mobility
The firm handles proceedings for the entry and stay of foreigners in Brazil and of Brazilians abroad, including executive mobility tied to business operations. The practice covers eligibility analysis, preparation of the application, follow-up before consulates and immigration authorities, and the measures available in the event of denial.
- Investor visaAllows foreigners to reside and invest in Brazil, contributing to economic development and taking advantage of tax benefits.
- Work visaAllows foreigners to work legally in Brazil, promoting the transfer of international talent.
- Student visa (VITEM IV)Directed at foreigners who wish to study at Brazilian institutions, promoting cultural and educational exchange.
- Family reunification visa (VITEM XI)Allows family members of resident foreigners to live together, promoting family unity and emotional stability.
- Asylum visaGrants protection to foreigners facing persecution or serious risks in their countries of origin.
- Refugee visaOffers shelter to people fleeing armed conflicts or human rights violations in their countries of origin.
- Other types of visasDesigned to meet specific needs such as study, research, cultural programs and tourism.
- Brazilian naturalizationOffers full rights and duties in Brazil, promoting integration into Brazilian society.
- Deportation, extradition and asylumProceedings involving the stay or removal of foreigners, including humanitarian protection.
- E-1 visaIntended for traders from countries with specific treaties with the United States, it allows substantial trade transactions between the country of origin and the United States.
- E-2 visaIntended for investors from countries with specific treaties, it allows individuals to develop and manage substantial investments in the United States.
- L-1 visaAllows the transfer of employees of international companies to branches in the United States, promoting professional mobility and strengthening corporate operations.
- EB-1 visaIntended for individuals with extraordinary ability, professors, researchers and executives transferred from multinational companies.
- EB-2 visaAimed at skilled professionals with an advanced degree or exceptional ability, it allows specialists to contribute to the American market.
- EB-3 visaIntended for skilled workers, professionals and other workers, it allows permanent residence in the United States based on specific skills.
- EB-4 visaAimed at special immigrants, such as religious workers and employees of international organizations.
- EB-5 visaIntended for investors who make significant capital contributions to companies in the United States, it promotes economic development and job creation.
- O-1 visa · artistIntended for individuals with extraordinary ability in the arts, sports and other fields, it allows them to work temporarily in the United States.
- P-1 visa · artistIntended for athletes, artists or entertainment groups with international recognition.
- Marriage visa for the United StatesAllows spouses of American citizens to reside legally in the United States, promoting family unity.
- Waiver applicationsThey allow immigration bars to be overcome, making entry into the United States possible for those who would be ineligible for legal reasons.
Foreign Trade and Customs Law
The firm advises importers, exporters and logistics operators in structuring operations and in their defense before the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service and the consenting agencies. The practice comprises prior analysis of the operation, qualification for special regimes, and administrative and judicial defense.
- International tradeInternational trade encompasses commercial transactions between countries, regulating aspects such as tariffs, taxes and import and export rules.
- Legal structuring of international commercial operationsLegal structuring is essential to organize and protect global transactions, ensuring compliance with international laws.
- Analysis and drafting of contractsDefines the conditions of import and export operations, ensuring clarity and security in transactions.
- Maritime IncotermsMaritime Incoterms are international standards that govern the responsibilities of buyers and sellers in global commercial transactions.
- Back-to-back operationsThese are commercial transactions in which a company acts as an intermediary between the buyer and the seller, without assuming direct risks.
- DrawbackA tax tool that allows exemption, suspension or restitution of taxes on inputs imported for export.
- Customs warehouseAllows goods to be stored in national territory or customs zones without immediate payment of taxes.
- Special customs regimes, tax benefits and incentivesThey offer differentiated tax treatment for goods in international transit.
- Customs parameterizationOrganizes the control and classification of goods during the import and export process.
- Import licensingEnsures the entry of goods into the country in accordance with national and international regulations.
- Tariff and non-tariff barriersIdentifies, assesses and overcomes obstacles to facilitate international trade.
- International taxationThis field applies to transactions carried out between different countries, with a focus on preventing double taxation and promoting more efficient tax planning.
- Preparation of tax planningOptimizes the tax burden in import and export operations, ensuring financial efficiency.
- Customs and tax litigation
Corporate, M&A and Investment
The firm structures the presence of Brazilian capital abroad and of foreign capital in Brazil, handling the corporate form, the contracts and the reporting obligations in both jurisdictions. The practice ranges from structuring the operation to negotiating the shareholders' agreement and closing.
- Development, negotiation and review of commercial contractsEssential to ensure that commercial transactions are clear, transparent and legally binding, providing security and mitigating risks for all parties involved.
- Administration and analysis of corporate contractsThis service is essential to ensure that corporate contracts are drafted, interpreted and performed accurately and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Negotiation and development of business modelsThis service is of paramount importance to ensure that business activities are carried out within the established legal limits, minimizing risks and maximizing opportunities.
- Determination of the holdings of a withdrawing partnerAn essential process in corporate law (apuração de haveres), used to calculate the value of the equity interest of a partner who decides to withdraw from a company.
- Foreign investmentAttracts foreign capital to local projects, stimulating economic development.
- Cross-border transactionsThey cover financial and commercial operations between countries, requiring legal compliance.
- Internationalization of franchisesThe expansion of franchises to other countries increases the visibility and reach of the brand.
- Studies and legal opinionsThis service is essential for companies, organizations and individuals seeking to better understand the legal implications of certain situations, make informed decisions and face legal challenges with confidence.
- Capital markets
Wealth, Family and Succession
The firm works on the wealth and succession planning of families with assets or ties in more than one jurisdiction, and handles the measures for recognition in Brazil of acts performed abroad.
- Family and succession law, national and internationalWe handle family and succession matters, ensuring fairness in custody, divorce and inheritance proceedings.
- International wealth planningInternational wealth planning organizes and protects the property of individuals and families with assets in different countries.
- Family holding companyAn essential tool in wealth and succession planning, which allows a family's estate to be organized and protected.
- Real estate lawWe ensure legal security in real estate transactions, covering the purchase, sale, lease and regularization of properties.
- Assistance in the purchase of real estateOffers legal support at every stage of the purchase of real estate by foreigners in Brazil.
- International adoptionIt is a legal process that connects families and children, in compliance with international and local rules.
- Recognition of a marriage performed abroadIt is the process by which a union celebrated outside Brazil is legally recognized in the country.
- Divorce from a marriage performed abroadDivorce from a marriage performed outside Brazil requires attention to international and local laws.
- Recognition of a foreign judgment in BrazilA procedure that validates court decisions issued in other countries, giving them effect in Brazil.
Entertainment, Sport and Intellectual Property
The firm works on the protection and exploitation of intellectual property, on entertainment and media contracts, and on the legal regime of sport, including athlete transfers, regulatory matters and specialized arbitration.
- Intellectual property registrationIntellectual property registration is an essential tool to protect inventions, trademarks and creations.
- Copyright, trademarks and publicity rightsThe protection of copyright, trademarks and publicity rights is essential to ensure that intellectual creations, visual identities and public images are used exclusively.
- Acquisition, licensing and distribution of intellectual propertyThe acquisition, licensing and distribution of intellectual property govern the use of cultural and creative content by third parties, ensuring that authors and rights holders receive adequate remuneration.
- Protection of intellectual property rights and disputesThe protection of intellectual property rights is essential to ensure that creators maintain control over their works and that third parties do not use them without authorization.
- Artist management and endorsement agreementsArtist management and the execution of endorsement agreements foster partnerships between artists and brands, allowing their images to be associated with products and services.
- Audiovisual productions and licensing disputesAudiovisual productions involve complex contracts governing the rights to create, use and distribute content.
- Film, television, music and live event agreementsWe negotiate and draft contracts for every aspect of the entertainment industry, such as film productions, TV programs, live events and music tours, handling all legal details to ensure their success.
- Privacy and data use in advertisingData privacy is a central topic in advertising campaigns, especially in the context of strict personal data protection laws.
- Negotiation of athlete transfer contractsEnsures secure and transparent transfers, protecting the rights of athletes and clubs.
- Licensing of athletes and agentsEnsures compliance with sports regulations, protecting integrity and legality in sport.
- Representation in sports disputesDefends the rights of athletes and clubs, promoting fair and transparent resolutions.
- Regulatory and compliance mattersEnsures that clubs and athletes comply with sports rules, promoting ethics and transparency.
- Doping and anti-dopingAdvises athletes and organizations on anti-doping rules, protecting rights and promoting ethics in sport.
- Sports arbitrationOffers fast and specialized solutions for disputes in sport, promoting fairness and efficiency.
Litigation and Arbitration
The firm handles disputes whose resolution depends on more than one jurisdiction, conducting the proceeding in Brazil and coordinating the work of partner firms abroad. The practice comprises credit recovery, recognition of foreign decisions and arbitral proceedings.
- Protection and defense of rights in courts and arbitration chambersThe resolution of commercial disputes is essential to maintaining stability in international relations.
- Recognition of a foreign judgment in BrazilA procedure that validates court decisions issued in other countries, giving them effect in Brazil.
- Contract lawWe govern legal relationships established by contracts, ensuring legal security and preventing conflicts between the parties.
- DamagesWe secure the reparation of harm, ensuring fair compensation for material and moral damages.
- Consumer lawWe protect consumer rights and regulate market practices, promoting balance in consumer relationships.
- Banking lawWe regulate financial operations and relationships between institutions and their clients, promoting transparency and security.
- Strategic civil litigation
