International Trade

We provide strategic legal advisory services in International Trade, combining extensive technical expertise with institutional engagement before industry associations and governmental authorities. Our team assists companies in preventing, mitigating, and resolving disputes arising from unfair trade practices, while also structuring international business transactions in compliance with Brazilian legislation and applicable international agreements.

Our multidisciplinary approach integrates legal analysis, monitoring of economic and trade indicators, and administrative and judicial representation, focusing on protecting our clients’ competitiveness and business interests.

Our services include:

• Representation in antidumping, countervailing duty, and safeguard investigations, including public interest assessments;
• Applications for amendments to Import Duty rates, including Ex-Tariff regimes (BK, BIT, and Automotive), regional supply shortage requests, and LETEC;
• Advisory services in proceedings related to the National List of Goods Without Domestic Equivalent;
• Structuring and negotiating international commercial agreements;
• Advice on tariff and non-tariff barriers to international trade;
• Advisory services regarding the Basic Productive Process (PPB) and operations involving the Manaus Free Trade Zone (ZFM);
• Collection, processing, and analysis of foreign trade data for statistical monitoring and strategic decision-making.

 

Customs Law

We provide comprehensive legal advisory services in Customs Law, offering both preventive and dispute resolution support to companies engaged in international trade. Our practice is focused on ensuring regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and risk mitigation in import and export transactions.

Our services include:

• Advice on customs clearance, tariff classification of goods, special customs regimes, forfeiture proceedings, fraudulent interposition, and other customs-related matters;
• Representation in administrative proceedings before the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service (Receita Federal), including responses to official notices, tax assessments, and formal consultations;
• Assistance in the implementation and maintenance of special customs regimes, including Drawback, Temporary Admission, Temporary Exportation, RECOF, REPETRO, REINTEGRA, Bonded Warehouse, Customs Transit, bonded facility operations, and other government incentive programs;
• Advisory services regarding import and export administrative procedures before regulatory authorities, including DECEX, ANVISA, MAPA, INMETRO, ANATEL, ANP, the Federal Police, and other competent authorities.

 

Regulatory Law

We advise companies in their interactions with regulatory agencies and public authorities, providing legal solutions focused on regulatory compliance, licensing, and the protection of business interests in regulated sectors.

Our combination of strategic advisory, institutional representation, and dispute resolution provides greater legal certainty for the development of our clients’ business activities.

Our services include:

• Regulatory advisory services and institutional representation before regulatory agencies and other public authorities;
• Representation in administrative and judicial proceedings, including defense against administrative penalties, responses to official notices, and the adoption of appropriate legal measures to safeguard business operations;
• Assistance in obtaining, renewing, and maintaining licenses, permits, registrations, and certifications required for regulated activities;
• Regulatory compliance assessments and the development of strategies to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with applicable legal requirements.