Legal structure for international operations in Brazil.
Corporate, regulatory and governance counsel for foreign companies entering, establishing and operating in Brazil.
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THE OFFICE
From the entry decision to ongoing operations.
From the entry decision to ongoing operations.
In Brazil, regulation influences the corporate structure, licensing, governance, contracts, and the pace of expansion of a company.
In Brazil, regulation influences the corporate structure, licensing, governance, contracts, and the pace of expansion of a company.
We operate in an integrated manner to transform regulatory requirements into an executable legal framework aligned with the business strategy.
We operate in an integrated manner to transform regulatory requirements into an executable legal framework aligned with the business strategy.
Areas of Expertise
Legal structure for every stage of the operation.
Legal structure for every stage of the operation.
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Entry into Brazil and regulatory strategy
Feasibility analysis, definition of the entry structure, and construction of the legal and regulatory plan for companies evaluating or starting operations in the country.
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Entry into Brazil and regulatory strategy
Feasibility analysis, definition of the entry structure, and construction of the legal and regulatory plan for companies evaluating or starting operations in the country.
01
Entry into Brazil and regulatory strategy
Feasibility analysis, definition of the entry structure, and construction of the legal and regulatory plan for companies evaluating or starting operations in the country.
02
Licensing and regulatory affairs
Preparation, conduct, and monitoring of authorization and licensing processes, as well as dialogue with the competent authorities.
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Licensing and regulatory affairs
Preparation, conduct, and monitoring of authorization and licensing processes, as well as dialogue with the competent authorities.
02
Licensing and regulatory affairs
Preparation, conduct, and monitoring of authorization and licensing processes, as well as dialogue with the competent authorities.
03
Corporate structure and local representation
Establishment of the Brazilian operation, organization of governance, statutory representation, and definition of local responsibilities.
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Corporate structure and local representation
Establishment of the Brazilian operation, organization of governance, statutory representation, and definition of local responsibilities.
03
Corporate structure and local representation
Establishment of the Brazilian operation, organization of governance, statutory representation, and definition of local responsibilities.
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Continuous compliance and risk management
Internal policies, regulatory monitoring, periodic obligations, and compliance structures connected to the reality of the operation.
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Continuous compliance and risk management
Internal policies, regulatory monitoring, periodic obligations, and compliance structures connected to the reality of the operation.
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Continuous compliance and risk management
Internal policies, regulatory monitoring, periodic obligations, and compliance structures connected to the reality of the operation.
Sectors
Industry expertise where the margin for improvisation is minimal.
Industry expertise where the margin for improvisation is minimal.
Industry expertise where the margin for improvisation is minimal.
THE OFFICE
First-hand operating experience.
First-hand operating experience.
First-hand operating experience.
Marinho de Gusmão combines legal knowledge, international education, and executive experience in the legal leadership of a foreign operation in a regulated market in Brazil.
Marinho de Gusmão combines legal knowledge, international education, and executive experience in the legal leadership of a foreign operation in a regulated market in Brazil.
Marinho de Gusmão combines legal knowledge, international education, and executive experience in the legal leadership of a foreign operation in a regulated market in Brazil.
This experience allows for an understanding of not only what the standard requires, but also how each decision affects governance, schedules, partners, capital allocation, and business continuity.
This experience allows for an understanding of not only what the standard requires, but also how each decision affects governance, schedules, partners, capital allocation, and business continuity.
This experience allows for an understanding of not only what the standard requires, but also how each decision affects governance, schedules, partners, capital allocation, and business continuity.
Experience applied to complex operations
Experience applied to complex operations
Experience applied to complex operations
The firm's practice combines legal and executive experience in structures involving regulation, foreign capital, governance, and local liability.
The firm's practice combines legal and executive experience in structures involving regulation, foreign capital, governance, and local liability.
Structuring foreign operations in Brazil
Regulatory and licensing processes
Governance in regulated markets
Corporate structures and cross-border operations
Implementation of compliance programmes
Management of sensitive regulatory matters
PUBLICATIONS
PUBLICATIONS
Regulatory analysis for business decisions.
Regulatory analysis for business decisions.
STRATEGIC INSIGHTS
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Regulatory guidance for business decisions.
Regulatory guidance for business decisions.
Regulatory guidance for business decisions.
How does Marinho de Gusmão assist foreign companies in operating in Brazil?
Can a foreign company obtain authorization to operate betting (BETs) in Brazil?
Can a foreign crypto-asset company (VASP) be 100% controlled by international capital in Brazil?
Does every fintech need a license from the Central Bank to start operations in Brazil?
Can foreign investors acquire real estate and structure real estate projects in Brazil?
How does regulatory due diligence work in M&A transactions in the Brazilian market?
CONTACT
Complex decisions require legal and operational judgment.
We talk to companies that are evaluating the Brazilian market, structuring a local presence, or facing a specific regulatory issue.
CONTACT
Complex decisions require legal and operational judgment.
We talk to companies that are evaluating the Brazilian market, structuring a local presence, or facing a specific regulatory issue.
CONTACT
Complex decisions require legal and operational judgment.
We talk to companies that are evaluating the Brazilian market, structuring a local presence, or facing a specific regulatory issue.