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High Net Worth Brazil Private Wealth Law

Work in this area includes but is not limited to: charitable planning; wealth transfer; business succession planning; estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer tax planning (in the US); life and health insurance planning; the creation and administration of trusts and estates; asset transfer; the taking-public of closely-held businesses; and structuring outward and inward investment. Contentious matters are also included, such as trusts disputes, probate contests and contested wills. In larger jurisdictions, these matters are ranked separately in a Private Wealth Disputes table.

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Band 1
  1. FreitasLeite
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    FreitasLeite
    Private Wealth Law
    2022 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked
    One interviewee says: "We really like the quality of the services provided by the law firm. They are always available to help us with legal advice and to take care of our clients. They are always on top of their games in letting us know about the latest decisions and laws that could affect our clients. It is great to have them as partners."
  2. Lefosse Advogados
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    Lefosse Advogados
    Private Wealth Law
    2022 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked
    Lefosse Advogados provide an "excellent quality of service and are always on time, producing high-quality work," according to a source. The team advises high net worth clients on the full suite of estate, succession and tax planning issues.
  3. Mattos Filho
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    Mattos Filho
    Private Wealth Law
    2022 | Band 1 | 7 Years Ranked
    Mattos Filho's team is "very good, with a great understanding of wealth management," states an interviewee, who continues: "I only have good things to say about them. They stand out in this area." The firm is highly adept at handling the succession, corporate and governance needs of its high net worth clients in Brazil and abroad. "Their knowledge of international estate planning is really impressive," says a source.
  4. BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão
    Private Wealth Law
    2022 | Band 1
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Band 2
  1. Eskenazi Pernidji Advogados
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    Eskenazi Pernidji Advogados
    Private Wealth Law
    2022 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    Rio de Janeiro-based law firm Eskenazi Pernidji's wealth management department is known for handling tax, trusts and asset restructuring matters for high net worth families in Brazil.
  2. 2
    Nogueira Pires Advogados
    Private Wealth Law
    2022 | Band 2 | 2 Years Ranked
    Nogueira Pires Advogados is known for its tax expertise and assisting high net worth clients on estate, family governance and succession planning.
  3. Machado Meyer
    Private Wealth Law
    2022 | Band 2
  4. Velloza Advogados
    Private Wealth Law
    2022 | Band 2
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Band 3
  1. Humberto Sanches e Associados
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    Humberto Sanches e Associados
    Private Wealth Law
    2022 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    Another source says: "They are very much on top of things, including the constant changes of the Brazilian tax code and of the other jurisdictions of concern to us. The same goes for succession laws." This source continues: "Projects are on time and there is always a highly qualified professional available for issues that arise."
  2. Junqueira Ie Advogados
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    Junqueira Ie Advogados
    Private Wealth Law
    2022 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    The boutique law firm Junqueira Ie Advogados offers private client services to domestic and international high net worth clients. One source notes that "in complex matters they have demonstrated great knowledge," whilst another states that the team has "a deep understanding and mastery of the topics addressed."
  3. 3
    PLKC Advogados
    Private Wealth Law
    2022 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    São Paulo-based PLKC Advogados advises wealthy clients on tax and estate planning matters, charitable plans and family law.
  4. 3
    Trench Rossi Watanabe
    Private Wealth Law
    2022 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    Trench Rossi Watanabe is respected for the handling of tax and succession planning matters for wealthy individuals and families. The firm also has international reach through its cooperation with international firm Baker McKenzie.
  5. Azevedo Sette Advogados
    Private Wealth Law
    2022 | Band 3
  6. b/luz
    Private Wealth Law
    2022 | Band 3
  7. Veirano Advogados
    Private Wealth Law
    2022 | Band 3
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Band 4
  1. Farroco Abreu Advogados
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    Farroco Abreu Advogados
    Private Wealth Law
    2022 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked
    "They show great client care and management. They have a great commercial sense and commercial understanding," observes a source, who also says that "their team has a high capacity for finding different alternatives and solutions to a client's issues."
  2. SA Law
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    SA Law
    Private Wealth Law
    2022 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked
    "The team is really good and technically knowledgeable," states an interviewee, and another commentator says that "they are very well informed and always looking for a good solution." A third source adds: "Their team is comprised of high-skilled and talented professionals who are able to provide strategic and creative tax and legal solutions."
  3. Huck, Otranto, Camargo Advogados
    Private Wealth Law
    2022 | Band 4
  4. Pinheiro Neto Advogados
    Private Wealth Law
    2022 | Band 4