Brazilian Law Firms For Business Transactions

Posted by Angelicolaw on October 13th, 2012

The legal requirements for doing business today are more than ever before. Doing business in Brazil requires that you stay alert of the laws governing transactions. Consider consulting an attorney, no matter whether you are looking to start a new business, sign a contract, or revise the terms and conditions of your business. Limit potential risks and avoid common pitfalls by hiring qualified and experienced Brazilian lawyers who can help guide you to making the best decisions for your business.

The legal requirements for starting a business in Brazil can be overwhelming. Engaging a Brazilian law firm will help put your mind at ease and relieve your stress, knowing that you have advisers looking out for your best interests. The services provided by such a firm should cover the following:

• Formation of businesses requires a lot of documentation and governmental filings and authorizations. The process is generally complicated and time consuming, but with the assistance of an attorney experienced in helping clients doing business in Brazil, the process is far easier.
• International business transactionsrequire a knowledge of legislation from countries all across the world and, frequently a broad understanding of business cultures worldwide.
• Corporate matters, including drafting and reviewing contracts, negotiating purchase agreements, and corporate structuring, require a strong knowledge of the domestic legal system and a strong business mindframe.
• Tax law advice requires attorneys who can provide both preventative tax strategies and corporate planning as well as assistance in the event of litigation.
• Family issues, including marriage, divorce, and trusts and estates, require the specialized knowledge of a lawyer who has training and practice in resolving disputes among family members.
• Employee disputes require an attorney who has a background in employment law and labor law, whether representing the rights of the employee or defending the actions of the company.
• Negotiation, mediation, and arbitration are dispute resolution mechanisms that require practioners who know how to get positive outcomes that represent the best interests of the client.

 Whenchoosing among a number of Brazil law firms, it is important to make sure that they are highly experienced and able to deal with all of the issues mentioned above. The best way of doing this is by carefully researching each law firm. It is important to check the law firm and attorney’s area of specialization and past experience to make sure that they fit your specific needs.

About the Author:

Angélico Advogados is a São Paulo based law firm serving the legal and business needs of clients throughout Brazil. Angélico Advogados is a Brazilian law firm that is set out to help foreign individuals, as well as small and midsize companies, with their business activities in Brazil. They have an international legal service team composed of experienced Brazilian lawyers who focus their practice on helping and advising both domestic and foreign clients on Brazilian law.