International Trade and Investments

We provide legal counsel to clients in the structuring and execution of international trade transactions, from the perspective of Brazilian law. Our practice is focused on the analysis of the effects of trade policies, tariff and non-tariff measures, geopolitical dynamics, and international tax matters on companies operating in Brazil, providing legal support for the proper interpretation of the applicable Brazilian legislation and for the mitigation of regulatory risks. 

We support our clients in making strategic decisions, with a focus on operational efficiency and the legal certainty of their activities. Through a multidisciplinary approach, we combine legal analysis with an understanding of international trade policy, translating global rules and developments into concrete impacts for companies operating in Brazil. 

We work closely with clients in the assessment of regulatory scenarios and their impacts, as well as in the identification of legal strategies, in light of Brazilian legislation, for the mitigation of risks and the pursuit of opportunities. 

Our practice includes: 

• Legal counsel in international trade transactions from the perspective of Brazilian law, including import, export, the provision of services, and investments; 

• Analysis of the effects of trade policies, tariff and non-tariff measures, and geopolitical dynamics on companies operating in Brazil; 

• Interpretation and application of international trade agreements and multilateral rules (such as Mercosur and the European Union), with a focus on the effects on companies and economic sectors; 

• Counsel on matters related to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and other multilateral forums, from the perspective of their regulatory impacts in Brazil; 

• Consulting services in connection with economic sanctions, export controls, and international compliance, with a focus on the applicable Brazilian legislation and its impacts on local companies; 

• Assessment of regulatory and geopolitical risks impacting operations in Brazil; 

• Analysis of treaties to avoid double taxation and their effects on international transactions, from the perspective of Brazilian law; 

• Legal support in interactions with Brazilian authorities and participation in public consultations and regulatory proceedings. 

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