Andrade GC Advogados

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

[email protected]

- Armando Cláudio Dias dos Santos Junior

[email protected]

"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

[email protected]

- Victor Bastos da Costa

[email protected]

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

[email protected]

- Carolina Ribeiro Botelho

[email protected]

• 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

[email protected]

- Raphaela Batista de Oliveira

[email protected]

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

[email protected]

- Aline Ferraz Tavares

[email protected]

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

[email protected]

- Keyth Yara Pontes Pina

[email protected]

- Victor Bastos da Costa

[email protected]

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

Founder and Managing Partner: Germano Costa Andrade

Number of partners: 13

Number of associates and lawyers: 14

More than a law firm — a strategic business partner in the Amazon

Founded in 1997, Andrade GC Advogados is a leading business law firm based in Manaus, with a deep-rooted presence across the Northern Region of Brazil. With over 28 years of experience and more than 300 companies advised, we are recognized for our ability to provide strategic and personalized legal counsel aligned with the unique demands of the Manaus Free Trade Zone.

We are a reference for businesses that seek legal certainty, tax efficiency, and full use of available fiscal incentives. Our team offers in-depth expertise in the local regulatory framework and deep knowledge of the opportunities that drive sustainable growth in the region.

With headquarters in Manaus — one of the most important industrial hubs in Latin America — we assist national and international companies to expand with confidence, leveraging our legal intelligence to maximize value and ensure long-term success.

Our purpose is to be a trusted legal partner, delivering tailored solutions that support business development and protect investments in one of Brazil’s most strategic and dynamic economic environments.

1 - Consultoria GC ("General Counsel")

Our GC Advisory service is designed for companies without an internal legal department or those that require strategic legal support to complement their teams. Acting in an “in-house counsel” style, we become true partners, aligning legal solutions with business objectives. We provide continuous support, enabling our clients to make decisions with confidence, backed by practical and effective legal strategies.

Key services include:

• In-house counsel style advisory
• Mergers and acquisitions support
• Labour risk assessment and labour relations advisory
• Drafting and negotiation of private contracts
• Management of litigation performance indicators
• Workplace environment and compliance guidance
• Trade union negotiations
• Corporate, estate, and succession planning
• Strategic tax planning

Contacts:

Germano Costa Andrade ([email protected])

Armando Cláudio Dias dos Santos Junior ([email protected])

2 - Manaus Free Trade Zone

With over 27 years of experience, Andrade GC Advogados has in-depth knowledge of the Manaus Free Trade Zone legal framework. Our approach goes beyond fostering business growth—we aim to generate positive impact for the people who call the Amazon region home.

We prioritise the comparative assessment of opportunities under the MFTZ model, focusing on industrial operations for both domestic and export markets. Our team offers personalised legal support, combining technical precision and regional insight.

Key services in the MFTZ:

• Tax planning: Evaluation and implementation of optimal tax strategies
• Industrial implementation: Full legal support for new business setup in the Industrial Hub of Manaus (PIM)
• Incentives optimisation: Maximising the use of tax exemptions and reductions
• Compliance management: Ongoing monitoring to ensure alignment with local and federal regulations
• Product and process analysis: Review of manufacturing structures and supply chains under the MFTZ regime
• Comparative assessment of incentives: Strategic decision-making based on cost-benefit and regulatory alignment

Contacts:

Keyth Yara Pontes Pina ([email protected])

Victor Bastos da Costa ([email protected])

3 - Real Estate

Recognised as a leading Real Estate law firm in the region, Andrade GC Advogados offers comprehensive legal solutions for a wide range of real estate projects. From the initial planning phase to project execution, we provide the legal support necessary to ensure the success of our clients’ ventures.

Key services include:

• Advisory on geo-referencing and certification before INCRA, including land record rectification
• Legal support for project approvals and environmental or construction-related compensations
• Real estate due diligence and risk assessment
• Management of real estate litigation and disputes
• Ongoing assistance with real estate routines and operations
• Legal regularisation of property records for urban and rural assets
• Structuring and execution of real estate financing and investment models
• Legal structuring of specific or mixed-use real estate developments, such as land subdivisions and incorporations
• Expertise in urban and real estate registry law

Contacts:

Germano Costa Andrade ([email protected])

Carolina Ribeiro Botelho ([email protected])

4 - Contentious

Our team has extensive experience in civil and civil procedural law, corporate law, contractual relations, and consumer protection. We proactively represent clients before oversight bodies and ensure the enforcement of their rights in both private and public service contexts.

Key services include:

• Legal risk analysis and auditing
• Pre-litigation support in contractual matters
• Assessment of bank debt and tenancy issues
• Drafting, reviewing, and analyzing contracts in consumer, banking, aviation, and public or private service sectors
• Representation in individual and collective consumer disputes

Contacts:

Carolina Ribeiro Botelho ([email protected])

Raphaela Batista de Oliveira ([email protected])

5 - Labour & Employment:

In the Industrial Hub of Manaus—one of the region’s largest employment centers—labour risk management requires strategic and precise legal action. Our firm stands out for its ability to deliver data-driven solutions, particularly in complex scenarios involving occupational diseases and workplace accidents.

We leverage business intelligence (BI) tools to generate accurate indicators that support informed decision-making and reduce exposure to labour liabilities. With over 28,000 cases handled and a success rate of 90%, we have a proven track record in defending clients, annulling infringement notices, and negotiating critical agreements to maintain business continuity.

Contacts:

Armando Cláudio Dias dos Santos Junior ([email protected])

Aline Ferraz Tavares ([email protected])

6 - Tax

In a dynamic environment like the Manaus Free Trade Zone, where tax opportunities are vast, specialized knowledge is key. With over 26 years of experience, Andrade GC Advogados has developed deep expertise in navigating regional tax regimes, internal corporate routines, and the full scope of available tax exemptions.

Over the past five years, the firm has handled more than 500 cases involving tax recovery and exemption, ensuring that companies fully benefit from the region’s unique fiscal advantages. Our team has mapped over 45 viable legal arguments for substantial tax reduction in the MFTZ and other incentive zones. Since 2019, this capability has led to the onboarding of more than 40 new clients—clear evidence of our strategic and results-driven approach to tax law.

Contacts:

Germano Costa Andrade ([email protected])

Keyth Yara Pontes Pina ([email protected])

Victor Bastos da Costa ([email protected])

• 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

São Paulo

Rua Arizona, 1.422, 13º andar, Brooklin - São Paulo - SP

Phone: 55 (11) 3104-2066

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.