Andrade GC Advogados
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Andrade GC Advogados
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Founder and Managing Partner: Germano Costa Andrade
Number of partners: 13
Number of associates and lawyers: 14
The firm commenced its operations in 1997 with the primary objective of providing proactive, preventive, and, above all, business-oriented legal advice to Brazilian and foreign companies with investments in the North Region of Brazil. To support its objective in accordance with the highest standards of performance, the firm sought from the outset to mirror reference firms and successful business management models.
Over the course of more than 25 years of intense activity, Andrade GC has closely followed all major transformations that have positively impacted the state of Amazonas and developed legal expertise tailored to the business context of the region. With a focus on the Industrial District of Manaus and the applicable legislation, the firm offers a wide range of services encompassing integrated advice in several areas, including civil law, consumer law, contracts, real estate, corporate criminal law, labour law, and tax law.
The tax incentives offered to industries established in Manaus are extremely attractive, but ensuring their viability is no trivial matter and requires experienced counsel with an extensive knowledge of the local legislation.
1 - Consultoria GC ("General Counsel")
- Germano Costa Andrade
- Armando Cláudio Dias dos Santos Junior
"In-house counsel" style advice for companies without internal legal teams and legal departments seeking additional support.
- Mergers and acquisitions support
- Advice on labour risks and labour relations
- Private contracts
- Management of litigation performance indicators
- Labour environment
- Trade union negotiations
- Corporate, estate and succession planning
- Tax planning
2 - Manaus Free Trade Zone
Heads of department:
- Keyth Yara Pontes Pina
- Victor Bastos da Costa
The firm emphasises the comparative assessment of opportunities in the MFTZ model, prioritising industrial production for domestic market and export purposes.
- Analysis of products and manufacturing processes
- Comparative assessment of incentives Implementation in the Manaus Free Trade Zone
- Optimisation of tax benefits
3 - Real Estate Sector
Heads of department:
- Germano Costa Andrade
- Carolina Ribeiro Botelho
- Advice on geo-referencing work – certification by the National Institute of Colonisation and Land Reform (INCRA) and rectification of real estate records
- Advice on the approval of projects and constructive and environmental compensations
- Analysis and due diligence
- Litigation
- Management of real estate routines
- Registry and records regularisation of urban (built or to build) and rural properties
- Structuring and execution of real estate project finance and investments
- Structuring of real estate developments of specific or multiple use (land subdivision and incorporations)
- Urban and real estate registry law
3 - Contentious
- Carolina Ribeiro Botelho
- Raphaela Batista de Oliveira
The firm's team of specialists possesses extensive expertise in civil and civil procedural law, corporate law, contractual relations, and consumer law. Additionally, the firm's team proactively represents clients in oversight bodies and ensures the protection of consumer rights.
- Analysis and legal auditing.
- Acting in the contractual pre-legal area.
- Analysis of bank indebtedness and tenancy law.
- Elaboration, revision and analysis of consumer, banking, aviation and public and private service contracts.
- Legal action in consumer lawsuits, individual and collective.
4 - Labour & Employment:
- Armando Cláudio Dias dos Santos Junior
- Aline Ferraz Tavares
The firm leverages BI to generate reliable indicators for informed decision-making, reducing labour risks. It excels in managing data on body parts, diseases, and their correlation with company areas and products. It also successfully annuls infringement notices and negotiates crucial agreements to ensure operational continuity for clients.
5 - Tax
- Germano Costa Andrade
- Keyth Yara Pontes Pina
- Victor Bastos da Costa
With over 24 years of experience, the firm has gained exceptional expertise in understanding regional tax routines, internal company procedures, and available tax exemptions. Focusing on this area, the firm has identified over 45 potential arguments for significant tax reductions in the MFTZ and other eligible areas. This expertise has led to remarkable growth, attracting over 40 new client companies since 2019. It stands as a testament to the firm's proficiency in delivering effective tax solutions.
- Administrative
- Bids and Public Contracts
- Civil Litigation
- Consumer
- Corporate, Wealth and Succession Planning
- Customs and Foreign Trade
- Environmental and Urban
- Foreign Investment
- Labour Litigation
- Labour Risks and Work Relations Consulting
- Private Contracts
- Tax Consulting and Litigation
- Tax Planning
- Trade Union Negotiations
- Work Environment
Manaus:
Rua Salvador, 460, Adrianópolis, 69057 040 - Manaus - AM - Brasil
Phone: 55 (92) 2126 4649
The firm operates in the state of Amazonas and other states in the Northern Region. However, as a partner office of ALAE - Business Advocacy Alliance, the largest and most prestigious network of business law firms in the country, they provide secure and efficient
Furthermore, we have a highly esteemed legal practitioner located in Lisbon, Portugal. This strategic presence allows us to actively cultivate valuable business opportunities for our esteemed clientele within this jurisdiction.
Founder and Managing Partner: Germano Costa Andrade
Number of partners: 13
Number of associates and lawyers: 14
Firm Overview:
The firm commenced its operations in 1997 with the primary objective of providing proactive, preventive, and, above all, business-oriented legal advice to Brazilian and foreign companies with investments in the North Region of Brazil. To support its objective in accordance with the highest standards of performance, the firm sought from the outset to mirror reference firms and successful business management models.
Over the course of more than 25 years of intense activity, Andrade GC has closely followed all major transformations that have positively impacted the state of Amazonas and developed legal expertise tailored to the business context of the region. With a focus on the Industrial District of Manaus and the applicable legislation, the firm offers a wide range of services encompassing integrated advice in several areas, including civil law, consumer law, contracts, real estate, corporate criminal law, labour law, and tax law.
The tax incentives offered to industries established in Manaus are extremely attractive, but ensuring their viability is no trivial matter and requires experienced counsel with an extensive knowledge of the local legislation.
Main Areas of Practice:
1 - Consultoria GC ("General Counsel")
- Germano Costa Andrade
- Armando Cláudio Dias dos Santos Junior
"In-house counsel" style advice for companies without internal legal teams and legal departments seeking additional support.
- Mergers and acquisitions support
- Advice on labour risks and labour relations
- Private contracts
- Management of litigation performance indicators
- Labour environment
- Trade union negotiations
- Corporate, estate and succession planning
- Tax planning
2 - Manaus Free Trade Zone
Heads of department:
- Keyth Yara Pontes Pina
- Victor Bastos da Costa
The firm emphasises the comparative assessment of opportunities in the MFTZ model, prioritising industrial production for domestic market and export purposes.
- Analysis of products and manufacturing processes
- Comparative assessment of incentives Implementation in the Manaus Free Trade Zone
- Optimisation of tax benefits
3 - Real Estate Sector
Heads of department:
- Germano Costa Andrade
- Carolina Ribeiro Botelho
- Advice on geo-referencing work – certification by the National Institute of Colonisation and Land Reform (INCRA) and rectification of real estate records
- Advice on the approval of projects and constructive and environmental compensations
- Analysis and due diligence
- Litigation
- Management of real estate routines
- Registry and records regularisation of urban (built or to build) and rural properties
- Structuring and execution of real estate project finance and investments
- Structuring of real estate developments of specific or multiple use (land subdivision and incorporations)
- Urban and real estate registry law
3 - Contentious
- Carolina Ribeiro Botelho
- Raphaela Batista de Oliveira
The firm's team of specialists possesses extensive expertise in civil and civil procedural law, corporate law, contractual relations, and consumer law. Additionally, the firm's team proactively represents clients in oversight bodies and ensures the protection of consumer rights.
- Analysis and legal auditing.
- Acting in the contractual pre-legal area.
- Analysis of bank indebtedness and tenancy law.
- Elaboration, revision and analysis of consumer, banking, aviation and public and private service contracts.
- Legal action in consumer lawsuits, individual and collective.
4 - Labour & Employment:
- Armando Cláudio Dias dos Santos Junior
- Aline Ferraz Tavares
The firm leverages BI to generate reliable indicators for informed decision-making, reducing labour risks. It excels in managing data on body parts, diseases, and their correlation with company areas and products. It also successfully annuls infringement notices and negotiates crucial agreements to ensure operational continuity for clients.
5 - Tax
- Germano Costa Andrade
- Keyth Yara Pontes Pina
- Victor Bastos da Costa
With over 24 years of experience, the firm has gained exceptional expertise in understanding regional tax routines, internal company procedures, and available tax exemptions. Focusing on this area, the firm has identified over 45 potential arguments for significant tax reductions in the MFTZ and other eligible areas. This expertise has led to remarkable growth, attracting over 40 new client companies since 2019. It stands as a testament to the firm's proficiency in delivering effective tax solutions.
Practice Areas:
- Administrative
- Bids and Public Contracts
- Civil Litigation
- Consumer
- Corporate, Wealth and Succession Planning
- Customs and Foreign Trade
- Environmental and Urban
- Foreign Investment
- Labour Litigation
- Labour Risks and Work Relations Consulting
- Private Contracts
- Tax Consulting and Litigation
- Tax Planning
- Trade Union Negotiations
- Work Environment
Offices:
Manaus:
Rua Salvador, 460, Adrianópolis, 69057 040 - Manaus - AM - Brasil
Phone: 55 (92) 2126 4649
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Provided by Andrade GC Advogados
- ManausRua Salvador, 460 Adrianópolis , Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil, 69057 040
- Web: www.andradegc.com.br
- Tel: +55 (92) 2126-4649
- Fax: +55 92 2126 4605
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