General Business Law: North Brazil
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 1
About
Provided by Andrade GC Advogados
With over 27 years of experience, our firm excels in specialised legal services, providing exceptional assistance, and tangible results. We strive to ensure companies benefit from this region's exclusive advantages, evaluating company structures for optimal tax planning and understanding industrial production for domestic and export markets.
Our expertise in tax matters within the Manaus Free Trade Zone (MFTZ) has fuelled significant growth. Over 5 years, we've handled 500+ cases, recovering and exempting taxes for regional businesses.
As representatives of major developers, including national companies, we are prominent in real estate for developments and transactions. With a 70% success rate, we've resolved over 23,000 real estate cases.
In labour law, we specialise in serving industrial companies, skilfully negotiating with unions and the Labour Prosecutions Office (MPT). Our 90% success rate in 25,000+ labour cases, including annulling infringement notices and securing vital agreements, safeguards our clients' operations.
Our base of 300+ companies, partnered for over 10 years on average, benefits from our profound understanding of their businesses. We've handled 83,000+ cases and prioritise expertise in the corporate sector.
Through our Business Intelligence (BI) system, we offer reliable reports and dashboards, empowering managers with strategic decision-making and risk mitigation. Notably, we effectively manage data on frequently reported products.
Chambers Review
Andrade GC Advogados is a prominent Manaus-based firm assisting companies with an array of business law matters in the region. Clients rely on the firm's service for corporate transactions, litigation, legal opinions and high-stakes negotiations. The team is also seasoned in environment and labour disputes as well as in legislation in the Manaus Free Trade Zone.
Work Highlights
- Andrade GC Advogados has assisted Aços da Amazônia LTDA in gaining recognition of PIS/COFINS and IPI-related tax benefits.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"It's noticeable that they have a clear grasp of the matters they handle. They normally tackle highly complex cases for us and we've had great outcomes with them."
"Andrade GC's team is very qualified and renowned. We never feel helpless. Its lawyers' work is so good, it's hard to comment in detail. They assist us with everything and are simply really good."
"It's a very dynamic practice that offers a lot of advice but also can work the way we want. Its whole team is strong."
"This legal team is not intimidated by sensitive issues that involve strategic decision-making. Its lawyers are fully involved in the demands, providing assertive and objective services and consulting."
"It's noticeable that they have a clear grasp of the matters they handle. They normally tackle highly complex cases for us and we've had great outcomes with them."
"Andrade GC's team is very qualified and renowned. We never feel helpless. Its lawyers' work is so good, it's hard to comment in detail. They assist us with everything and are simply really good."
"It's a very dynamic practice that offers a lot of advice but also can work the way we want. Its whole team is strong."
"This legal team is not intimidated by sensitive issues that involve strategic decision-making. Its lawyers are fully involved in the demands, providing assertive and objective services and consulting."
Notable Practitioners
Germano Costa Andrade has cultivated an important practice over the years by dealing with high-complexity issues, including contentious and non-contentious mandates such as those related to tax and M&A.
"Excellent professional, highly technical and committed to the client."
"He can assist me anytime. If I have a problem with a contract, he sorts it out."
"Germano is the leader in the area in which he operates - no one can compare to him. He is assertive, committed, intelligent and objective, always acting in order to bring solutions to our demands."
Armando Cláudio Dias dos Santos Júnior has attained the respect of the market due to his labour law practice. He is also experienced in tax and real estate matters.
"His legal knowledge and good relationship with the administrative bodies of the region are outstanding and really help our company's work."
"Both me and my HR team subscribe to anything he says. He ask him for loads of advice and he answers us anytime. He saved us from a lot of problems."
"A fantastic lawyer. Real-time responses, with plenty of reassurance and technique."
Carolina Ribeiro Botelho is a seasoned lawyer with expertise in the real estate litigation and transactional arenas.
"Extremely qualified, proactive and focused on the best result for the client. Transparency and integrity are characteristic of her work."
"If I have any civil law issues, she comes back to me fast with a good answer. She gives me a lot of advice."
"Carolina is fearless in everything she does in the defence of the interests of our business. When it comes to devising legal solutions, she has unparalleled professionalism."
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Industries
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Automotive, Transportation and Aviation
Commercial
Consumer Goods and Retail
Electrical & Electronics
Energy and Utilities
Food and Beverages
Healthcare and Medical Care
Industrial Products
Manufacturing and Industrial
Metallurgy and Steel Industry
Real Estate and Construction
Research & Development
Services
Technology and IT
Telecommunications