Services
Legal solutions designed to support businesses from market entry through expansion, helping to minimise risks, avoid missteps and establish a solid foundation for sustainable growth.
Services
Legal solutions designed to support businesses from market entry through expansion, helping to minimise risks, avoid missteps and establish a solid foundation for sustainable growth.
Corporate and M&A
Corporate transactions require strategic vision and precise execution.
CR& Partners provides pragmatic legal advice with an international perspective on corporate law and M&A matters, advising clients on corporate reorganisations and the structuring of domestic and cross-border transactions.
Our team advises on mergers, spin-offs, acquisitions and disposals, taking into account the particular characteristics of each transaction, sector and stage of the business.
With a multidisciplinary approach, we advise companies throughout the different stages of their business cycles, including foreign companies entering and operating in Brazil.
Our team drafts and negotiates complex corporate agreements, such as MoUs, purchase agreements, shareholders’ agreements and joint venture agreements. We also prepare the documentation required for corporate approvals and make the necessary filings with the relevant authorities.
Commercial Contracts
CR& Partners advises clients on the structuring, negotiation and implementation of contracts – from straightforward agreements to complex contractual arrangements aligned with each client’s strategy, sector and business model.
We provide comprehensive support in drafting, reviewing and adapting domestic and international commercial contracts. These include agreements for the sale of goods and equipment, sales agency and representation, distribution, services, supply and construction, as well as agreements involving innovation, technology and new business models. We also advise on contracts involving intellectual property rights, including assignment and licensing agreements.
Our work includes drafting terms and conditions, contractual policies, contract templates and other complex legal instruments.
Through close collaboration with our clients and their business teams, we develop a thorough understanding of the specific features of each transaction and the risks involved. This enables us to develop customised contractual solutions that are consistent with global structures and tailored to the specific requirements of the Brazilian market.
Technology and Media
CR& Partners advises technology companies and other participants in the digital ecosystem on the legal and tax structuring of technology- and data-driven business models, with a focus on tax efficiency, legal certainty and regulatory compliance.
Our specialists advise on the structuring of complex contractual arrangements, SaaS models, data management and monetisation platforms and transactions involving emerging technologies, taking into account the tax implications across value chains, revenue streams, technology licensing and digital services.
Our work also includes structuring commercial relationships within the digital media ecosystem, including programmatic advertising, affiliate marketing and arrangements involving platforms, DSPs, SSPs, intermediaries and technology providers, with particular attention to the taxation of digital revenue and cross-border transactions.
We help clients mitigate legal, regulatory, tax and commercial risks, while ensuring that their operations comply with legal requirements and market practices.
Data Protection and Privacy
CR& Partners advises clients on personal data protection matters, focusing on compliance with applicable Brazilian legislation, particularly the Brazilian General Data Protection Law (LGPD).
We design and implement data protection governance programmes, using assessments and data-mapping exercises to understand data flows and develop action plans aligned with each client’s business model and risk profile.
Our work also includes drafting, reviewing and adapting contractual instruments and privacy policies, conducting training, supporting clients in responding to data subject requests and engaging with regulatory authorities, as well as managing data security incidents.
With an integrated approach, the firm supports clients in meeting legal requirements and mitigating legal, regulatory and reputational risks related to the processing of personal data.
Private Clients and Succession Planning
CR& Partners provides tailored legal advice to individuals, families, family offices and related structures in Brazil and abroad, with a focus on wealth structuring and succession planning.
Our expertise encompasses the structuring of international investments, the organisation of assets held in Brazil, estate and wealth planning, the drafting of wills, real estate transactions and contract negotiations.
In relation to asset and corporate matters, the firm structures and reorganises family holding companies, asset-holding companies, investment vehicles and charitable entities in Brazil and abroad, incorporating succession rules, shareholders’ agreements and governance mechanisms designed to preserve assets over the long term.
Our services also encompass domestic and international tax planning aimed at enhancing the tax efficiency of wealth and succession structures. This includes implementing offshore vehicles and trusts and advising on compliance with Brazilian regulatory requirements.
Real Estate
CR& Partners provides strategic advice on the structuring, legal feasibility and implementation of complex real estate projects, including property developments, land subdivisions, build-to-suit projects and structured real estate transactions. The firm also advises clients on the acquisition, disposal, leasing and use of commercial and residential properties, as well as on visa applications based on real estate investment and investment structures linked to real estate assets.
We have extensive experience advising condominium associations and developments, as well as handling sensitive land and urban planning matters, including issues involving municipal property tax (IPTU), zoning classifications, land use and occupancy regulations and properties located in areas designated for urban expansion or used for rural purposes.
Our work combines a proactive approach – through legal, regulatory and tax risk assessments – with direct involvement in project implementation. This includes engaging with public authorities, regulatory bodies and other stakeholders, as well as monitoring the issuance of permits and administrative approvals and compliance with urban planning and environmental requirements.
Banking, Finance, and Project Finance
CR& Partners advises financial institutions and companies on domestic and cross-border financing transactions, including export finance through supplier credit and buyer credit structures.
Our work includes drafting and reviewing transaction documents, including sale and purchase agreements, financing agreements and ancillary instruments, as well as structuring personal guarantees and security interests and advising on structured finance and project finance transactions.
Our work also includes conducting due diligence on corporate groups and analysing corporate structures, signing authorities and the corporate approvals required to implement the relevant transactions. We also prepare legal opinions for financial institutions and export credit agencies (ECAs).
We advise on complex foreign exchange transactions and regulatory matters involving the Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) and the Brazilian Securities Commission (CVM
Intellectual Property
CR & Partners’ Intellectual Property team advises clients on protecting, managing, enforcing and commercialising intangible assets through integrated IP strategy and structuring advice
Our practice covers the development and implementation of trade mark, copyright, patent and industrial design protection strategies in Brazil and abroad, including portfolio management and legal risk assessments relating to the development, licensing and commercialisation of products, services and technological solutions.
Our work also includes structuring, negotiating and reviewing licensing, assignment, technology transfer, joint development and franchise agreements, taking into account the relevant legal, regulatory, competition law and commercial implications.
The firm advises on the prevention and resolution of IP disputes in administrative and judicial proceedings, supporting clients in enforcing their rights and mitigating risks associated with trade marks, copyright, patents, technology and unfair competition.
Tax
CR& Partners advises domestic and international clients on a broad range of Brazilian and international tax matters, including the structuring and implementation of tax planning strategies and tax litigation.
Our practice includes tax planning in connection with corporate reorganisations, joint ventures, new business ventures and M&A transactions, as well as the structuring of international transactions. This includes analysing customs matters, the taxation of outbound remittances and the tax implications of new technologies.
The firm has experience in analysing the effects of Brazil’s tax reform and supporting clients as they adapt efficiently to the resulting changes. We also have a team specialising in transfer pricing and providing advice in accordance with OECD guidelines.
In contentious matters, the firm represents clients in administrative and judicial proceedings at the federal, state and municipal levels. We also advise on pre-litigation matters, including risk assessments and the development of strategies for managing tax contingencies.
Labour and Employment
CR& Partners provides comprehensive labour and employment advice to Brazilian and international clients. Our work includes drafting and reviewing executive employment contracts, internal policies and variable compensation plans, as well as advising on hiring arrangements, termination of employment, post-termination obligations, labour compliance and other workplace-related legal requirements.
We prioritise dispute prevention, advising management before decisions are implemented – often at short notice – while remaining closely aligned with our clients’ business objectives. Our practice includes negotiating collective bargaining agreements and settlements with public authorities.
The firm also advises clients on employment law audits and internal investigations and represents them in judicial and administrative proceedings, including labour claims, collective actions and civil inquiries. We seek resolution through conciliation where appropriate.
Civil Litigation and Arbitration
CR& Partners has extensive experience in resolving disputes of varying complexity, advising Brazilian and international clients in litigation and arbitration proceedings, as well as at the pre-litigation stage.
Our practice is supported by a strong network of partner law firms, enabling us to coordinate litigation and arbitration strategies in Brazil and abroad with consistency and efficiency.
We have a proven track record in proceedings involving the piercing of the corporate veil (IDPJ), including matters concerning corporate groups, complex corporate structures, estate planning and directors’ liability.
Our team also handles disputes relating to credit recovery, shareholder conflicts, judicial reorganisation and bankruptcy proceedings, commercial contracts, digital law, intellectual property, medical and healthcare law, trade secrets and the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments.
Through an integrated approach with our commercial contracts practice, the firm aligns contract structuring and negotiation with dispute resolution strategy, with a view to preventing disputes or managing them more effectively. Our approach prioritises negotiated solutions and early dispute resolution, while remaining fully prepared for formal proceedings where necessary.
Energy
CR& Partners has extensive experience advising clients across the energy sector, including power generation, transmission, distribution and trading, as well as projects involving energy storage, data centres, natural gas, biogas, biomethane, waste-to-energy and other energy sources.
The firm provides integrated support addressing legal, technical, economic, social and environmental aspects. Our experience also encompasses public policy, energy transition and the development of regulatory frameworks for the energy sector.
The firm provides advisory services and represents clients in complex contentious and regulatory matters, including preparing legal opinions, representing clients in arbitration proceedings and conducting strategic litigation. CR& Partners regularly engages with ANEEL, CCEE, ONS, EPE, government ministries, the National Congress and other bodies involved in public policy, combining rigorous legal analysis with a strategic and institutional perspective on the energy sector.
The firm also provides specialised legal advice on the analysis, drafting, review and negotiation of energy and EPC contracts, as well as expert analysis and testimony, project finance and foreign investment. Our work covers environmental licensing, land regularisation and the implementation of energy infrastructure projects, concessions and solid waste PPPs.
Compliance and Corporate Ethics
Compliance breaches can have serious consequences in Brazil, including reputational damage, substantial fines, claims for damages and personal liability for directors and officers. CR& Partners advises domestic and international businesses on developing and strengthening their compliance frameworks in accordance with applicable legislation, including the Brazilian Anti-Corruption Law, the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and the UK Bribery Act.
We assist clients in responding to suspected breaches by conducting internal investigations and drawing on our experience in engaging with regulatory, competition and criminal enforcement authorities, as well as representing clients in judicial proceedings. In addition, we develop and adapt compliance programmes to help identify and manage risks, prevent misconduct and mitigate exposure to regulatory action and penalties.
Environmental, ESG, Impact Investing & Carbon Credits
CR& Partners has a specialised environmental law team with a strong focus on ESG (environmental, social and governance) matters.
We advise clients on a broad range of legal matters related to ESG, including developing and reviewing internal inclusion and diversity policies, delivering training programmes, assisting with internal investigations and conducting labour due diligence. This work is carried out in close coordination with our labour and employment team, with a focus on meeting regulatory requirements and managing legal risks associated with the ESG agenda. On corporate governance matters, we advise companies on designing and implementing governance frameworks aligned with best practices.
In the field of impact investing, the firm advises institutional investors, funds, family offices, multilateral organisations, companies and entrepreneurs on the legal structuring of investments designed to generate both financial returns and measurable social and environmental impact.
Our work includes designing corporate and contractual structures, drafting and negotiating investment instruments – including equity, debt, hybrid instruments and blended finance – supporting the structuring of funds and investment vehicles and incorporating impact metrics, ESG clauses and monitoring and reporting mechanisms.
We advise in accordance with international standards such as IRIS+, the IFC Performance Standards on Environmental and Social Sustainability and the World Bank Group Environmental, Health and Safety Guidelines.
We also advise on projects and transactions involving carbon credits, supporting developers, investors and corporate buyers in navigating the Brazilian regulatory environment and executing transactions aligned with international standards.
Our practice areas work in an integrated and multidisciplinary manner across a broad range of legal matters associated with the ESG agenda and the green and impact economy, with particular emphasis on supporting foreign investors in structuring their operations in Brazil.
Public Law
CR & Partners advises clients on public and administrative law matters at the federal, state and municipal levels, including public tenders, public-private partnerships (PPPs) and disciplinary proceedings involving public bodies and public officials.
Our practice also covers preparing defences and appeals in connection with civil investigations conducted by the Public Prosecutor’s Office. We advise clients on obtaining the licences and permits required to develop and implement their projects.
The firm advises on infrastructure projects and project finance transactions, including regulatory, environmental and urban planning matters, and represents clients in administrative proceedings and judicial disputes involving public authorities.
Gambling
CR& Partners has a dedicated gambling lawpractice focused on Brazil’s rapidly evolving regulatory framework for fixed-odds betting, online gaming and other betting and gaming formats.
Our practice covers gambling matters at the federal, state and municipal levels, advising on legislative, regulatory and licensing matters, including engagement with authorities such as the Ministry of Finance, the Secretariat of Prizes and Betting, state lottery authorities and municipal bodies.
Our multidisciplinary team combines experience in regulatory and corporate law, commercial contracting, intellectual property, tax and compliance. We conduct legal feasibility assessments and support the structuring, implementation and development of projects in the sector.We advise gambling industry operators and suppliers, including technology platforms, software developers and payment service providers, from corporate and regulatory structuring through licensing procedures and the negotiation of commercial agreements.
We also advise on implementing tax-efficient structures, including in cross-border contexts and in accordance with applicable law. Our team supports clients in engaging with authorities and mitigating risks throughout every stage of their operations.
As Brazil’s legal framework for the sector continues to evolve – shaped by Law No. 14,790/2023, subsequent regulations and decisions of the Federal Supreme Court (STF) – we advise clients seeking to enter the market or expand their operations in Brazil.
International Trade, Customs and Mercosur
Our International Trade, Customs and Mercosur practice advises European companies and other international groups on legal matters relating to foreign trade in Brazil and the wider region. We provide objective, business-oriented advice on tariff classification (NCM/HS), customs valuation, rules of origin, tariff preferences and non-tariff measures, including licensing requirements, technical regulations and customs procedures. Our work also covers customs audits, tax assessments and customs litigation.
The firm has extensive experience in analysing international trade agreements and advising on their application and potential impact, including in particular the EU-Mercosur agreement. We advise on the legal interpretation of tariff phase-out schedules, quotas and safeguards, as well as the regulatory and tax implications for different sectors. We advise clients on market access strategies and the structuring of legally sound and efficient supply chains that comply with the Brazilian regulatory framework.
Where necessary, we coordinate operational implementation with specialised partners while retaining responsibility for the legal and strategic direction of the project.
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