Core Practice Areas
Cross-border counsel for companies, investors, and maritime operators working between Brazil and the United States, with U.S.-law work handled by our U.S.-licensed partner attorneys.
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Cross-Border Corporate Transactions & International Trade
For foreign enterprises expanding into Brazil and Brazilian businesses entering the U.S. market, with U.S.-side work coordinated with our U.S.-licensed partner attorneys.
- Cross-Border M&A & Joint Ventures: Negotiating and drafting shareholder agreements, asset purchases, and joint venture frameworks involving Brazilian entities.
- Foreign Direct Investment & Exchange Controls: Structuring capital inflows and outflows, Central Bank of Brazil (BACEN) registrations, and foreign currency compliance.
- International Commercial Contracts: CISG-compliant supply, distribution, licensing, and trade finance agreements.
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Admiralty & Maritime Law
From Salvador, one of Brazil’s vital maritime corridors, we act for international shipowners, charterers, P&I Clubs, and port operators.
- Maritime Litigation & Arrests: Enforcement of maritime liens, vessel arrests, and security attachments in Brazilian ports.
- Charterparty & Cargo Claims: Laytime and demurrage disputes, bill of lading claims, and casualty losses under Brazilian maritime procedure and international conventions.
- Regulatory & Port Compliance: ANTAQ regulations, cabotage restrictions, and environmental liabilities.
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Private Wealth, Corporate Mobility & Investment Visas
Structured counsel for executives, investors, and family offices moving people and assets between Brazil and the United States. U.S. immigration filings are prepared and filed by our U.S.-licensed partner attorneys.
- L-1 Corporate Mobility: Structuring the Brazilian parent and U.S. subsidiary relationship that executive transfers depend on.
- EB-5 Investor Visas: Tracing and documenting the lawful source of Brazilian funds, the evidence U.S. immigration authorities scrutinize most.
- Cross-Border Wealth & Tax Alignment: Coordinating with international tax advisors on wealth preservation and cross-border real estate acquisitions.
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Foreign Real Estate Investment & Asset Protection
Securing Brazilian property acquisitions for foreign companies and individuals.
- Comprehensive Due Diligence: Title clearance, encumbrance analysis, and environmental liability checks on Brazilian real estate.
- Transaction Structuring & Registered Transfers: Holding entities and registered cross-border wire transfers that keep the purchase compliant and the asset protected.
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Legal Consulting and Other Services
General legal consulting, document preparation, notarial services, and specialized legal support for cross-border matters.
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