Advisory and litigation work in corporate, tax, civil and labor law for clients throughout Brazil. Companies doing business between Brazil and China can count on the China Desk, a dedicated service.
A practice focused on judicial reorganization and bankruptcy, from organizing the business to handling disputes.
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Tax planning, review and recovery, with an analysis of each company’s operations and risks.
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Advice and representation in personal, property and contractual relationships, in and out of court.
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Labor and employment law throughout Brazil, for companies and employees, from prevention to enforcement. With the support of occupational safety engineering, the firm also offers technical support in expert evidence and guidance on workplace health and safety.
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Legal advice for Chinese companies investing or operating in Brazil and for Brazilian companies doing business with China. The China Desk brings together the firm’s corporate, tax, labor and contract practices in a single point of contact.
Contact the China DeskIncorporating companies, choosing the corporate form and setting up the structure to start operating in Brazil.
Sales, distribution, agency and supply contracts between companies in Brazil and China.
Tax planning for imports, local operations and payments abroad, with attention to tax risks.
Hiring teams in Brazil, local labor rules and prevention of labor liabilities.
Legal review of partners, suppliers and companies before acquisitions and investments.
Collections, negotiation and handling of court and arbitration proceedings involving Brazilian and Chinese parties.
Advice on corporate transactions, contracts and employment relations. Legal analysis takes part in the company’s planning and day-to-day decisions.
Talk to the firmRepresentation in court and arbitration proceedings in civil, corporate and labor matters, with a close study of the facts, the evidence and the options in each case.
Talk to the firmAnalysis of legal issues related to transactions and disputes. Opinions and technical notes set out the grounds and implications to support decision-making.
Talk to the firmCollaboration with other law firms to develop legal arguments and handle more complex cases, adapted to the needs of each matter.
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Judicial reorganization (recuperação judicial) is the procedure under Brazilian Law 11.101/2005 that allows a company in financial distress to restructure its debts with creditors, under court supervision, to preserve its business and jobs and avoid bankruptcy.
It is the analysis of a company’s operations to choose, within the law, the tax regime and procedures that reduce its tax burden and tax risks. Planning takes into account the tax regime, the available credits and how each business operates.
Yes. Amounts paid unduly or in excess can generally be recovered within five years, through offset or refund. The firm works on the recovery of PIS/COFINS, IRPJ, CSLL, ICMS and social security contributions.
It is when two or more law firms work together on the same case. Os Sandes collaborates with other firms to develop legal arguments and handle more complex cases.
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