LAWYER PROFILE
Germano Costa Andrade

Germano Costa Andrade

Brazil 2026

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About

Provided by Andrade GC Advogados

Brazil: Regions

Practice Areas

Tax Law (with a focus on tax benefits within the Manaus Free Trade Zone – ZFM)

Public and Private Law

Corporate / Business Law

Contract Law

Succession and Estate Planning

Environmental Law

General Legal Counsel / Advisory

Strategic Civil Litigation

External General Counsel Services

Personal

Germano Costa Andrade is the founding partner and lead strategist of the firm, responsible for its institutional positioning and for leading high-stakes matters in both public and private law. His practice encompasses legal advisory and litigation in corporate law, contracts, succession planning, and environmental law. He also serves as General Counsel to key clients, offering comprehensive legal support that extends beyond traditional business issues.

Currently, Germano has been dedicated to developing and structuring tax strategies that maximize the use of tax benefits available to companies operating in the Manaus Free Trade Zone (ZFM), reinforcing his commitment to providing legal solutions aligned with economic development policies in the region.

In 2023, he was elected to the Board of Directors of ADEMI-AM (Association of Real Estate Business Executives of Amazonas), marking the first time a lawyer without direct links to the real estate sector joined the Board. His appointment reflects not only his legal authority but also the strategic role he plays in the broader business landscape of the region, having been one of ADEMI-AM’s founding members in 2015.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Brazil: Regions

General Business Law: North Brazil - Brazil

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Germano Costa Andrade is a market-leading tax lawyer who developed a reputation for handling strategic advocacy and litigation work for North Brazil-based companies. He is routinely seen representing his clients in Manaus Free Trade Zone-related tax exemption claims.

Strengths

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  • Germano Costa Andrade stands out for his specialisation in the Free Trade Zone, his ability to handle complex matters with confidence and organisation, and his focus on results.

    General Business Law: North BrazilChambers Brazil: Regions
  • Germano Andrade is extremely technical and meticulous in his analyses.

    General Business Law: North BrazilChambers Brazil: Regions

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