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Practice Areas

360° practice for your business.

The areas of business law in which the firm practices, with the topics each one covers.

The full picture

Every practice area under one roof.

Every area the firm covers, in a single view.Below, the main practice areas in detail.

  • CriminalDefense of companies and executives in corporate, tax and environmental crimes. Preventive work through compliance programs and internal investigations.
  • Nonprofit SectorFormation and compliance of associations, foundations and institutes. Partnerships with public bodies, certifications and accountability.
  • InsolvencyAdvice to creditors and debtors in bankruptcy and judicial reorganization. Filing of claims and protection of the company’s interests in the case.
  • CorporateFormation, restructuring and governance of companies. Shareholder agreements, investor entry and corporate transactions.
  • EducationAdvice to schools, colleges and course providers. Education contracts, unpaid tuition and compliance with education authorities.
  • RegulatoryWork before regulatory agencies on licenses, authorizations and inspections. Defense in sanction proceedings and compliance with industry rules.
  • Data ProtectionCompliance with Brazil’s data protection law (LGPD), with policies, contracts and training. Incident response and dealings with the data protection authority.
  • eSportsProfessional players sign with teams through their own company. We handle the player’s company and its contracts.
  • Labor and EmploymentPreventive advice and defense of the company in labor claims. Contracts, working hours, outsourcing and union negotiations.
  • Civil LitigationLawsuits in contract and civil liability disputes. Litigation strategy built around the impact on the business.
  • AgribusinessAgricultural contracts, land leases and rural partnerships. Farm taxation, rural credit and succession on the land.
  • Tax PlanningReview of the company’s tax regime and structure to lower the tax burden within the law. Ongoing review in light of the Tax Reform.
  • Administrative LawAdministrative proceedings, public tenders and government contracts. Defense against fines and appeals before public bodies.
  • Debt RecoveryOut of court and court collection of amounts owed to the company. Settlement negotiations, enforcement actions and asset searches.
  • InternationalInternational contracts, investments abroad and foreign partners. Structuring of business between Brazil and other countries.
  • TaxDefense against tax assessments and tax enforcement, tax credit recovery and tax settlements. Ongoing advice so the company pays only what is due.
  • Environmental LawEnvironmental licensing and compliance with industry rules. Defense against fines and environmental liability claims.
  • Family, Succession and Estate PlanningSuccession planning, family holding companies and asset protection. Probate, wills and family agreements tied to the business.
  • Government RelationsInstitutional representation of the company before public bodies, with transparency. Monitoring of rules and bills that affect the industry.
  • BankingReview of bank contracts, collateral and debt renegotiation. Defense of the company in enforcement and collection by financial institutions.
  • HealthcareAdvice to clinics, hospitals and health plans on contracts and health regulation. Dealings with health insurers, regulators and professionals.
  • ArbitrationRepresentation in arbitration and drafting of arbitration clauses. Resolution of business disputes with confidentiality and speed.
  • InfrastructureConstruction contracts, concessions and partnerships with public bodies. Project structuring and management of contract risks.

Tax Law

For companies that want to pay only what is owed, organize their tax liabilities or recover amounts paid in excess. We handle both advisory work and defense, before the Federal Revenue Service, state and municipal tax authorities and the courts.

What we do

  • Tax planning
  • Tax credit recovery
  • Tax offsets
  • Tax settlements
  • Installment plans
  • Administrative defenses
  • Tax enforcement actions
  • Tax regularization
  • Preparing for the Tax Reform
  • Negotiation of tax debts
  • Reduction of tax debts within the limits of the law
  • Refunds of taxes paid in error
  • Legal arguments in favor of the taxpayer
Discuss this practice area: Tax Law

Corporate and Asset Structuring

For business owners who want to organize the company, their assets and succession with confidence, from incorporation to the entry of new partners.

What we do

  • Incorporation and restructuring of companies
  • Holding companies
  • Succession planning
  • Shareholder agreements
  • Corporate transactions
  • Lawful asset protection
  • International structures
  • Entry and exit of partners
  • Family and corporate governance
Discuss this practice area: Corporate and Asset Structuring

Civil and Contract Law

For companies that need sound contracts and firm action in collections and in resolving disputes with clients, suppliers and partners.

What we do

  • Commercial contracts
  • Civil liability
  • Collections
  • Recovery of private credits
  • Summary collection actions
  • Enforcement proceedings
  • Negotiation and dispute resolution
  • Franchise, distribution and agency agreements
  • Real estate and commercial lease agreements
Discuss this practice area: Civil and Contract Law

Labor and Employment

For companies that want to reduce risk in their relationship with their workforce and defend themselves strategically when a dispute already exists.

What we do

  • Defense in labor claims
  • Preventive advisory
  • Labor audits
  • Employment contracts
  • Outsourcing
  • Relationships with service providers
  • Proceedings before the Labor Prosecution Office (MPT)
  • Working hours, shift schedules and hour banks
  • Collective agreements and union negotiations
Discuss this practice area: Labor and Employment

Administrative and Regulatory

For companies that depend on licenses and authorizations or that answer to regulatory and oversight agencies.

What we do

  • Administrative proceedings
  • Defense against infraction notices
  • Licenses
  • Authorizations
  • Regulatory matters
  • Dealings with regulatory agencies, including the ANP (the Brazilian fuel regulator), when applicable
Discuss this practice area: Administrative and Regulatory

Business Restructuring

For companies in financial distress that need to reorganize their debts and keep the business running.

What we do

  • Restructuring of liabilities
  • Debt renegotiation
  • Judicial and extrajudicial reorganization
  • Insolvency matters
Discuss this practice area: Business Restructuring

How we work

The same method in every practice area.

  1. Diagnosis

    We get to know the business, the industry and the current situation of the company, and map out risks and opportunities.

  2. Action plan

    We present the possible paths, with clear costs and risks, so that every decision is an informed one.

  3. Ongoing support

    We carry out what was agreed and keep the company informed, with preventive and continuous work.

Contact

Let’s talk about your company.

Contact us so that we may help resolve your company’s legal matters. Our team is available during business hours.