How We Support
We provide local legal support in Brazil for international clients and professional advisors dealing with corporate, compliance, contractual and real estate matters.
Brazil Local Counsel
Brazilian legal perspective for foreign companies, investors, law firms and advisors dealing with Brazil-related matters..
Market Entry & Corporate Structuring
Legal support for companies evaluating incorporation, local partners, contracts and operational requirements in Brazil.
Contracts & Corporate Advisory
Review and adaptation of contracts, governance documents and commercial arrangements under Brazilian law.
Real Estate Due Diligence
Legal review for foreign buyers of title, debts, encumbrances, seller authority, possession, taxes and transaction documents.
Compliance & Regulatory Risk
Assessment of regulatory, anti-corruption, data protection and internal policy risks in Brazilian operations.
Local Coordination
Coordination with accountants, brokers, consultants, foreign counsel and local stakeholders when integrated support is required.
WHY LOCAL COUNSEL MATTERS
Why Brazil Requires Local Counsel
Brazil is a relevant market, but legal and business decisions often depend on local documents, public records, corporate formalities and regulatory procedures that may not be obvious from abroad.
Documents Matter
Public records, corporate documents and property certificates often reveal risks that are not visible in commercial negotiations.
Formalities Matter
Authority, signatures, registrations, approvals and enforceability may depend on Brazilian legal and procedural requirements.
Local Context Matters
Business practices, timelines and regulatory steps in Brazil may differ significantly from foreign expectations.
Coordination Matters
Many Brazil-related matters require lawyers, accountants, brokers, consultants and local stakeholders to work in alignment.
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HOW WE WORK
Our Approach
We follow a structured, document-based approach to help international
clients understand legal risks, requirements and decision points
before moving forward in Brazil.
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Legal Diagnosis
We identify the client’s objectives, current documents, key decision points and Brazil-related legal risks.
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Risk & Requirements Mapping
We map corporate, contractual, regulatory and operational requirements with the appropriate local professionals.
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Legal Structuring
We support the design of contracts, company structures, compliance steps and transaction safeguards.
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Coordination & Follow-up
We coordinate with foreign counsel, accountants, brokers, advisors and internal teams during implementation and ongoing decisions.
ABOUT DIAS & WILWERT
Meet the Team
Dias & Wilwert supports international clients who need Brazilian legal clarity before entering, operating, contracting or investing in Brazil. Our work combines legal analysis, regulatory context, corporate structuring and practical coordination with accountants, brokers, consultants, foreign counsel and local stakeholders.
Felipe Dias
Brazilian Attorney | Brazil Local Counsel
Felipe Dias is a Brazilian attorney focused on cross-border legal matters involving Brazil, including market entry, corporate advisory, compliance, contracts and real estate transactions.
His work is directed to foreign companies, investors, families, law firms and advisors who need to understand how Brazilian legal and business requirements apply in practice.
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 works with the practical side of business processes in Brazil, including real estate procedures, compliance documentation, environmental licensing, auditing and operational organization.
His work focuses on technical, analytical and procedural support for matters that require accuracy, organization and coordination with legal counsel when necessary. He is not admitted as an attorney and does not perform activities reserved to licensed lawyers.
Credentials:
LL.M. in Business Law
Real estate, environmental and auditing background
Compliance documentation and technical reporting
Corporate operations and regulatory procedures
CONTACT
Start with a
Brazil-Related Matter
If you are dealing with a business, corporate, compliance, contractual or real estate matter in Brazil, you may contact us to share the context and understand the first legal points that should be assessed.
This initial contact does not replace individualized legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship until formally agreed.
Location
Madre Maria Vilac, 1548, Canasvieiras, Florianópolis/SC, Brazil
Phone / WhatsApp
+55 48 2132-3224 / +55 48 99847-3072
Send an Inquiry
the nature of your Brazil-related matter.