HOW WE SUPPORT
Two Ways We Support International Clients in Brazil
Whether you are operating a business or completing a real estate transaction, we provide Brazilian legal counsel focused on the decisions, documents and risks that matter locally.
BUSINESS IN BRAZIL
One Legal Team for Your Business in Brazil
Foreign companies do not always need a full in-house legal department in Brazil. They do need Brazilian counsel who understands the business, keeps the legal context over time and supports decisions as they arise.
ENTER & STRUCTURE
Market entry, company formation, powers of attorney, local partners and the legal structure behind your Brazilian operation.
OPERATE & CONTRACT
Commercial contracts, suppliers, customers, employment matters and recurring corporate decisions.
MANAGE RISK
Compliance, regulatory questions, data protection, legal notices and preventive legal review.
RESOLVE & COORDINATE
Disputes, claims and coordination with accountants, foreign counsel and other local professionals when needed.
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CHECK THE PROPERTY
Title, property record (matrícula), encumbrances, debts, possession, restrictions and other issues that may affect the transaction.
CHECK THE PARTIES
Seller authority, ownership, powers of attorney, corporate documents and other information relevant to the transaction.
STRUCTURE THE TRANSACTION
Offers, purchase agreements, payment conditions, contractual safeguards and documentation required under Brazilian law.
CLOSE & REGISTER
Coordination of foreign documents, notary procedures, deed execution, property registry and other closing requirements.
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REAL ESTATE IN BRAZIL
Legal Counsel Before You Commit to a Property
A property may look attractive while the legal record tells a different story. We advise foreign buyers, investors and companies on the legal side of Brazilian real estate transactions before and through closing.
HOW WE WORK
Clear Steps. Continuous Support.
We start with context, identify what matters under Brazilian law, structure the legal work and stay involved through implementation, closing or ongoing decisions.
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UNDERSTAND THE CONTEXT
We identify the business or transaction, the decision to be made, the documents available and the people involved.
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MAP RISKS & REQUIREMENTS
We identify the Brazilian legal, regulatory, contractual or property requirements that may affect the decision.
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STRUCTURE THE LEGAL WORK
We prepare or review the documents, safeguards, filings and coordination required to move the matter forward.
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IMPLEMENT & FOLLOW THROUGH
We stay involved through execution, closing, registration or ongoing decisions, coordinating with the client and relevant professionals when needed.
ABOUT DIAS & WILWERT
Brazilian Counsel for International Clients
Dias & Wilwert supports foreign companies and investors who need Brazilian legal counsel for business operations, market entry and real estate transactions. We combine local legal knowledge, direct communication and practical coordination to help international clients make informed decisions in Brazil.
Felipe Dias
Brazilian Attorney | International Business & Real Estate Counsel
Felipe Dias advises foreign companies and investors on Brazilian business and real estate matters. His work focuses on translating Brazilian legal requirements into clear decisions for international clients, from market entry and ongoing corporate support to real estate transactions.
Credentials:
Brazilian Attorney — OAB/SC
Master’s in International Law and Business
Corporate, compliance and real estate advisory
Languages: Portuguese and English
Guilherme Figueirdo
Corporate Operations & Regulatory Advisor
Guilherme Figueiredo supports the operational and regulatory side of Brazil-related matters, including real estate procedures, compliance documentation, environmental licensing, auditing and coordination with local professionals. He works in coordination with licensed legal counsel whenever legal representation or legal advice is required.
Credentials:
LL.M. in Business Law
Real estate, environmental and auditing background
Compliance documentation and technical reporting
Corporate operations and regulatory procedures
DIRECT COMMUNICATION
You know who is responsible for your matter and how to reach us.
CONTINUOUS CONTEXT
We keep the legal and business context over time instead of treating every issue in isolation.
LOCAL COORDINATION
We work with accountants, brokers, foreign counsel and other professionals when integrated support is required.
TECHNOLOGY BEHIND THE WORK
We use technology to improve organization and execution while keeping legal judgment and client communication human.
CONTACT
Tell Us What You Are Doing in Brazil
If your company is entering or operating in Brazil, or you are evaluating a Brazilian real estate transaction, share the context so we can understand the matter and identify the legal points that may require attention.
A clear first step
You do not need to know which Brazilian legal category your matter falls into. Tell us what you are trying to do, what has already happened and what decision you need to make.
Location
Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Phone / WhatsApp
+55 48 2132-3224 / +55 48 99847-3072
Send an Inquiry
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