Private Wealth Law - Brazil
Band 5
What the Team is Known For
IW Melcheds handles asset structuring, succession planning and tax planning for high net worth clients. The firm also assists clients on structuring and succession in relation to closely held businesses.
Strengths
The team is highly accessible, provides clear and prompt communication, and handles urgent and sensitive matters with the necessary agility and attention.
They can handle cross-border matters. I never find that they have gotten out of their depth.
Notable practitioners
Erlan Valverde is a highly experienced practitioner in advising wealthy clients on succession planning, asset restructuring and tax planning. Valverde joined IW Melcheds in April 2025.
Erlan is very good with clients, has a good network and is very knowledgeable. He can communicate simply.
Erlan is very good at designing uncommon solutions and can work on offshore structures in an innovative way. He knows how to design tailor-made structures. His clients love him.
Erlan is an expert on cross-border and works very well on taxation with a US aspect as well as a Brazilian aspect. He is patient and informative.
