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Szazi, Bechara, Storto, Reicher e Figueirêdo Lopes Advogados (SBSA)

Third Sector

Brazil Guide 2026 : Brazil


Szazi, Bechara, Storto, Reicher e Figueirêdo Lopes Advogados (SBSA)

Rankings

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Third Sector - Brazil

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Szazi, Bechara, Storto, Reicher e Figueirêdo Lopes Advogados (SBSA) is a top-tier boutique, renowned for its services for third sector players. The team excels in advocacy and legal advice on important regulatory frameworks for civil society organisations. It is regularly engaged by clients from civil society organisations, non-profit associations and private foundations.

Work Highlights

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  • SBSA provided Porticus with a study on an initiative designed to establish fairer and more transparent commercial relations between companies or investors operating in the Amazon and local communities.

Strengths

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  • Everything we ask SBSA yields a return. We have a great volume of cases and they don't let us down, working on all of them at the level they require. Besides reassuring us in their work, they promote meetings between their clients, which we think is super cool because it creates sectoral synergy, with everyone exchanging ideas. They go beyond the obvious in third sector legal practice.

    Third Sector respondentBrazil
  • A leading firm in the third sector law in Brazil, SBSA is a very proactive practice with a broad capacity to handle complex matters, able to discuss them in a simple manner with various stakeholders, including legislative authorities.

    Third Sector respondentBrazil
  • We're extremely satisfied with SBSA. They know the third sector inside and out, demonstrating a great deal of technical knowledge. They were fundamental in getting our institution to where it is today. They're always available to answer questions, explaining things very calmly and giving us a lot of reassurance.

    Third Sector respondentBrazil
  • SBSA shows wide knowledge of the third sector and the relevant pieces of legislation, as well as deep understanding of the reality of social organisations and their governance bodies. I'm satisfied with the service they provide.

    Third Sector respondentBrazil
  • The third sector is an area that very few law firms in Brazil are familiar with, but as far as I know, SBSA is unbeatable when it comes to issues related to this segment, especially those of a tax nature. It understands our institute and the nature of what we do, which is essential for the precise work it develops with us, and in addition, the team shows wide availability and speed in its service.

    Third Sector respondentBrazil

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Laís de Figueirêdo Lopes
    Band 1Laís de Figueirêdo Lopes

    Laís de Figueirêdo Lopes

    Laís de Figueirêdo Lopes offers clients a wealth of experience across a range of matters in the third sector, including governance restructurings, advocacy and legal advice on regulatory work. Lopes is also esteemed for her contribution to the tax reform draft concerning the third sector.

    • A lawyer with incredible technical skills and highly specialised in the third sector, Laís Figueirêdo Lopes has great ability to handle complex demands, including those involving external stakeholders.

      Third Sector respondentBrazil
    • A lawyer with an incredible ability to keep up with the issues relevant to us, Laís Figueirêdo Lopes manages to solve problems third sector problems quickly and like few others.

      Third Sector respondentBrazil
  • Band 2Eduardo Szazi
    Band 2Eduardo Szazi

    Eduardo Szazi

    Eduardo Szazi has longstanding experience in the third sector, issuing legal opinions on regulation, conducting due diligence and representing clients in lawsuits.

    • A responsible, polite and understanding lawyer, Eduardo Szazi is excellent handling tax law and accounting-related matters for third sector entities.

      Third Sector respondentBrazil
    • Being the main tax lawyer at his third sector firm, Eduardo Szazi is the person we call when we have problems of a fiscal nature.

      Third Sector respondentBrazil
    • The third sector is an area that very few lawyers in Brazil know about, but as far as I know, Eduardo Szazi is the professional who best understands it in the country. A very available and agile guy, he's a practical lawyer who doesn't beat around the bush. Plus, since he comes from the corporate world, this helps him when dealing with executive stakeholders.

      Third Sector respondentBrazil
  • Band 3Erika Bechara
    Band 3Erika Bechara

    Erika Bechara

    Erika Bechara is an environment lawyer who delivers consistent and respected work alongside third sector entities. Due to her expertise, she's regularly retained by environmental organisations to assist with their institutional and regulatory matters.

    • Besides being available and transparent, Erika Bechara has a lot of technical knowledge. She's very aware of what we do and what we need as third sector entity.

      Third Sector respondentBrazil
    • A super proactive and knowledgeable lawyer, Erika Bechara has plenty of capacity to understand our needs and find solutions.

      Third Sector respondentBrazil
  • Band 3Paula Storto
    Band 3Paula Storto

    Paula Storto

    Paula Storto is a well-established practitioner with experience assisting clients from the third sector with compliance matters, governance structurings and due diligence.

    • An incredibly skilled lawyer who keeps up with topics relevant to us, Paula Storto has a calm demeanour, which makes us feel secure with her explanations. She's focused and committed to our matters.

      Third Sector respondentBrazil
    • Paula Storto is a very good, well-prepared and experienced third sector lawyer. I really like her work.

      Third Sector respondentBrazil
    • A lawyer whom I've known for a long time, Paula Storto has a long history with the third sector. She has in-depth knowledge of this area.

      Third Sector respondentBrazil

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