The legal gateway to Brazil and Latin America.
Foreign companies investing in Brazil face a dense regulatory environment and distinct business practices. Our International Desk exists to remove that distance: full legal counsel, delivered in English or Spanish, by a partner who operated companies in our clients' home markets.
What we do for foreign investors
- 01Acquisitions and M&A in Brazil and Latin America: due diligence, structuring, negotiation and closing
- 02Inbound tax studies: fiscal-burden modeling of the Brazilian operation and comparison of structures ahead of the investment decision, with analysis of double-taxation treaties
- 03Establishing operations: company formation, foreign-capital registration and licensing
- 04Acquisition of real estate and assets, including rural land and the restrictions applicable to foreign parties
- 05Contracts with Brazilian partners, distributors and suppliers
- 06Local compliance: anti-corruption, LGPD and regulatory obligations
- 07Litigation and arbitration involving Brazilian counterparties
Regional experience
United States & Europe
Direct experience operating and opening markets in the US and Europe, including the founding of a company in Switzerland. Familiarity with Anglo-American and European standards of governance, due diligence and contracting.
Japan
Business experience in Japan, with active work in market development in the country. Understanding of the technical rigor, decision timelines and relationship standard Japanese investors expect from their counsel.
Latin America
Work on operations in Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay and Chile, with a network of local correspondents for coordinated execution.
How we start
- 01
Initial videoconference, in English or Spanish, at no cost, to understand the project.
- 02
Non-disclosure agreement and scope proposal with clear stages and estimates.
- 03
Execution with a single point of contact: the responsible partner.