Common questions before hiring a lawyer.
The answers below are informative and general in nature and do not replace an analysis of your specific case.
What does an advisory, preventive and litigation practice mean?
Advisory means guiding the decision before you act; preventive means structuring contracts and companies so the problem does not arise; litigation means representing the client when a dispute becomes necessary. The idea is to solve in the structure what would otherwise become a dispute.
Read the full profile →My company already has articles of association. Do I still need a shareholders agreement?
They are different documents. The articles constitute the company before third parties; the shareholders agreement governs the relationship among the partners: voting, entry and exit, distribution and the resolution of deadlocks. Many corporate conflicts arise precisely from what the articles do not address and the agreement would prevent.
See the practice areas in detail →What does the LGPD require from a small or medium-sized company?
Law No. 13.709/2018 applies to anyone who processes personal data, whatever the size of the business. In practice it means knowing what data the company collects, on what legal basis, for how long it is kept and how it is protected, as well as honoring the rights of the data subject. A program proportionate to the size of the business is usually enough.
See the practice areas in detail →Can a foreign company operate and enter into contracts in Brazil?
Yes. This involves choosing the right corporate vehicle, setting up the operation and bringing contracts drafted abroad into line with Brazilian law, as well as addressing data protection where applicable.
See the international practice in detail →Is it worth reviewing a contract that looks standard before signing?
Yes. It is in the clauses that go unnoticed, such as liability, jurisdiction, termination and price adjustment, that disputes usually begin. Reviewing beforehand costs less than arguing afterwards.
See the practice areas in detail →I am an individual, not a company. Can I be assisted, or is the focus only corporate?
You can. The practice focuses on business law, but I assist individuals on a range of matters, including civil, consumer, contractual and property questions, among others. I assess each case to advise on the best path, from the advisory route to litigation when necessary.
See the practice areas in detail →Are meetings in person or also remote?
Both. The first contact is booked through the scheduling page on this website, by video call, and follow-up can be handled remotely, which also allows me to assist clients outside Curitiba.
Schedule a conversationIn which languages is the service offered?
Portuguese, English and Spanish, which facilitates work with foreign companies and with clients operating between Brazil and abroad.
What changes for those who contract with the government?
Law No. 14.133/2021 reorganized the rules on participation, qualification and performance of administrative contracts. Anyone competing in public tenders must observe qualification requirements, deadlines and performance obligations, and an integrity program carries weight in that context.
See the practice areas in detail →I am opening a company or a startup. Where do I begin legally?
With the choice of company type and the drafting of the articles or bylaws, which define liability, the entry of partners and distribution. For startups, the Legal Framework (Complementary Law No. 182/2021) offers specific paths depending on the fundraising plan. The right structure from the start avoids rework and later conflict.
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