Rafael Horn

Practice Areas

Complex Conflict Resolution: Rafael's expertise lies in handling complex resolutions of conflicts. He has extensive experience in navigating intricate legal disputes and developing unique strategies to address them. His deep understanding of legal proceedings, particularly in the higher courts, allows him to effectively represent clients seeking favorable outcomes in complex conflicts.

Corporate Law: Rafael is well-versed in corporate operations and provides legal counsel to businesses in this area. He advises clients on a range of corporate matters, including structuring corporate deals, regulatory compliance, and strategic decision-making. Rafael's modern perspective and legal acumen enable him to develop innovative strategies to address challenges that arise in corporate environments.

Contract Negotiation: With his background and experience, Rafael is skilled in contract negotiation. He assists clients in navigating the intricacies of contract law and devises effective strategies to achieve favorable outcomes in negotiations. His unique view of the law allows him to approach contract negotiations with a modern and innovative perspective.

Multifaceted Legal Proceedings: Rafael has vast experience in multifaceted legal proceedings. He is well-versed in handling complex legal cases that involve various aspects and ramifications. His expertise in navigating these proceedings, including understanding the intricacies of court processes, is valuable in providing comprehensive legal representation to clients.

Career

As a founding partner of the office and an attorney since 1997, Rafael possesses a distinctive and modern perspective on the law that enables him to develop innovative strategies to tackle a wide range of challenges, with particular expertise in complex conflict resolution, corporate operations, and contract negotiations. A true workaholic with a passion for the law and a sharp business acumen, Rafael played a pivotal role in devising and implementing the firm’s current organizational structure. Notably, Rafael is also a black belt in judo, having been Brazilian vice-champion and state champion over ten times in his category.

Key Positions Held:

Vice President, Brazilian Bar Association – Federal Council (2022-2024).

President, Brazilian Bar Association – Santa Catarina Chapter (2019-2021).

President of the National Commission of Credit Cooperatives of the Brazilian Bar Association (2013-2018).

Director Treasurer, Brazilian Bar Association – Santa Catarina Chapter (2016-2018).

Federal Board Member, Brazilian Bar Association – Santa Catarina Chapter (2010-2013).

Senior Judge, Regional Electoral Court – TRE/SC (2009-2011).

Senior Voting Member, Board of Trade of Santa Catarina – JUCESC (1999-2007).

Languages Spoken

English, French, Spanish, Portuguese (native).

Education

Clients

Large Companies: Rafael offers comprehensive legal services to established corporations, providing expert advice and guidance across various legal areas to support their operations and growth. He specializes in corporate consultation, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic corporate operations. Rafael's extensive experience in corporate operations allows him to assist large companies in structuring corporate deals, navigating regulatory compliance, and advising on strategic business decisions.

Middle-Market and Emerging Companies: Rafael understands the unique challenges faced by middle-market and emerging companies. He is dedicated to helping these businesses overcome legal complexities and achieve their strategic objectives. Rafael's expertise encompasses corporate consultation, contract drafting and negotiation, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution. He provides tailored legal solutions to middle-market and emerging companies, assisting them in corporate operations, including structuring corporate deals and resolving legal conflicts.

Family Businesses: Rafael has a strong focus on assisting family-owned enterprises, delivering tailored legal solutions that address their specific requirements and facilitate long-term success. He provides guidance on matters related to succession planning, governance, and legal compliance, ensuring the smooth transition and preservation of family businesses for future generations. Rafael also assists family businesses in corporate operations, including structuring corporate deals and navigating legal complexities.