Avenida Paulista, São Paulo · we work in English and Portuguese

Property, company and estate law —handled in Brazil, explained in English.

An apartment in São Paulo whose title will not clear. A relative who died leaving assets in Brazil. A Brazilian subsidiary run from another time zone. Tell us the situation, we set out the route and put the proposal in writing after reviewing the case.

Succession · cross-border

A relative died leaving assets in Brazil.

Assets in Brazil require the appropriate local succession formalities. We assess powers of attorney, apostille or legalization, translation and CPF for heirs abroad, including the scope for remote handling.

News · Real Estate

Bought off-plan and construction is late? What you can demand.

Late delivery has rules — and rights. Understand when you can claim penalties, termination and a refund.

News · Corporate

Unfair competition on social media: the line between inspiration and copying.

Unfair competition on social media: a competitor's trademark in ads, comparative advertising, influencers and fake reviews. What the law punishes and how to respond.

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Where to start

What is your matter about?

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What we handle

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Property

Buying, titling, letting, recovering.

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Company

Partners, contracts, collection, debt.

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Family and estate

Probate, inheritance, divorce, structuring.

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The firm

The relationship comes first.
Every step is explained.

We are two partners passionate about practicing law in a new way — transparent, agile and close to you.

We listen to your context and explain every step in plain language. We fight to protect what matters to you.

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Renato Falchet
Renato Falchet Founding partner

Handles contracts, corporate matters and the legal structure behind your business. Fluent in English, he advises international clients doing business in Brazil.

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Letícia Marques
Letícia Marques Founding partner

Guides real-estate and succession matters with the calm of someone who explains everything before you decide. Clear explanations of risks and steps, without legalese.

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Deal closed, probate finished — adverse possession under way
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Do you think you have time?
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The Einstein hospital became a defendant
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Choosing the wrong tax regime costs dearly
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Open guides, no sign-up

Practical guides, one for each situation.

Published in full on one page
Real Estate

Property Titling in Brazil

A full guide on one page: which route fits each kind of irregularity, from reading the registry record to final registration.

Corporate

Legal Counsel for Small and Mid-Sized Companies

A full guide on one page: what a small or mid-sized company needs to have in order, and in what order to sort it.

Succession

Probate Without Mystery

A full guide on one page: deadlines, tax, documents and the choice between notary and court.

Online tools

Eight tools to answer
the first question yourself.

The calculation runs in your browser and the result appears on screen, with no sign-up. Each tool carries a “How we calculate” block with the formula and the statutory provision — and none of them replaces a lawyer’s analysis.

Probate

What will probate cost?

Estimates ITCMD inheritance tax, notary, registry and court fees in São Paulo on the official tables.

Calculate costs
Probate

Notary or court?

Preliminary questions help assess the notarial or court route, subject to requirements and documentary review.

See the route
Adverse possession

Do I qualify for usucapião?

Checks the length and quality of your possession against the requirements of each category.

Take the check
Title

The title is irregular. What now?

Points to the likely route: usucapião, adjudication, area correction, probate or REURB.

Run the diagnosis
Developer delay

The build is late. What is it worth?

Estimates 1% per month on sums paid when art. 43-A applies, after the delivery deadline and any valid grace period.

Calculate damages
Lease

How much can the rent go up?

Applies the index named in your lease using the official Banco Central series.

Calculate the increase
Lease

I am handing the property back early. What is the penalty?

Works out the pro-rata penalty and lists the statutory cases where none is due.

Calculate the penalty
Business premises

Is there still time to renew the lease?

Shows the window to file the renewal action and whether the term requirements are met.

Check the deadline
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What changes for you,
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Social proof

What clients say on Google.

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5,0 · 18 reviews

“From the very start I was looked after exceptionally. The team is attentive and explains every step.”

Amanda M. · Google

“Excellent, highly qualified professionals. I highlight the professionalism, the service and the honesty.”

Rita G. · Google

“Very polite, patient, always with precise, accurate answers. I recommend them with no reservations!”

Thais T. · Google

English translations of client reviews published on Google.