Contractual Relationships and Partnerships

Our Contractual Practice is fundamental to protecting and advancing your business interests through meticulously crafted agreements. We provide tailored solutions across a wide range of contracts, ensuring that each agreement is not only legally compliant with Brazilian and international regulations but also strategically aligned with your specific business needs. Our practice covers everything from simple commercial agreements to complex joint ventures and high-value transactions. With expertise in multiple sectors, we prioritize risk mitigation, enforceability, and long-term value creation in all contracts we draft and negotiate. Our focus extends beyond simply ensuring legal compliance; we work closely with clients to ensure that every contract supports operational efficiency, competitive advantage, and sustainable growth. Through precise drafting, expert negotiation, and continuous contract management, we safeguard your business’s interests while enabling it to thrive in dynamic markets.

• Transaction Advisory: Ideation, Negotiation, Implementation, and Renegotiation: we provide comprehensive transaction advisory services that guide you through every stage of your contractual agreements — from initial conceptualization to final implementation and beyond. Whether you are drafting a Master Service Agreement, negotiating a lease-back arrangement, or entering into a consulting agreement, our team ensures that each contract is meticulously structured and negotiated to align with your strategic objectives. Our services cover the full spectrum of contractual needs, from simple operational agreements to more complex transactions, ensuring that all aspects are handled with precision and tailored to deliver optimal outcomes. Additionally, we offer support in amending and renegotiating existing contracts to adapt to changing business needs or market conditions, ensuring that your agreements remain effective and aligned with your long-term goals.
• Supply Chain, Service, and Commercial Agreements: our team excels in the drafting and negotiation of supply chain, service, and commercial agreements, ensuring that every contract is optimized for operational efficiency, legal compliance, and strong business relationships. We work to secure favorable terms that facilitate smooth interactions and enhance the reliability of your commercial partnerships, helping you maintain a competitive edge in your industry.
• R&D, Licensing, and Technology Transfer Agreements: we specialize in crafting and negotiating research and development (R&D) agreements, as well as licensing and technology transfer agreements. Our focus is on safeguarding your intellectual property while fostering innovation and collaboration. Whether you're developing new technologies or expanding your market reach, we ensure that your agreements are strategically sound and legally protected.
• Adaptation of Boilerplate Agreements: international agreements often require adaptation to meet the specific legal requirements of the Brazilian market. We specialize in modifying standard boilerplate agreements to ensure compliance with local laws while maintaining consistency with your global contractual standards. This service is particularly valuable for multinational companies operating in Brazil, covering key areas such as outsourcing, supply chain management, and service agreements, ensuring that your contracts are both legally sound and operationally effective.
• Contractual Web Management: in today's interconnected business landscape, a Master Service Agreement often anchors a complex network of related contracts, such as subcontracts, vendor agreements, licensing, and service-level agreements. We specialize in managing these contractual webs, ensuring alignment and consistency across all agreements. Our approach keeps your operations seamless, with each contract fulfilling its role while contributing to your overall strategic objectives. We help you navigate these intricate relationships, mitigating risks and optimizing their collective impact on your business.
• Insurance Law, Reinsurance, and Collateral Settings for Risk Mitigation: we provide expert guidance in structuring insurance and reinsurance provisions within contractual agreements to manage and mitigate business risks. Our team helps clients navigate the nuances of insurance law and reinsurance, ensuring that their contracts include robust insurance clauses tailored to transfer specific risks and protect against unforeseen liabilities. Additionally, we assist in incorporating collateral settings, such as guarantees, liens, and other security mechanisms, to safeguard your business in the event of contractual breaches or non-compliance. By embedding these elements into your agreements, we ensure compliance with legal requirements and enhance the security and resilience of your contractual framework, reducing your exposure to risk while optimizing financial protection.
• Dispute Resolution Clauses and Contract Enforcement: we emphasize the importance of well-drafted dispute resolution clauses in contracts to prevent and manage conflicts efficiently. Our team structures clauses for arbitration, mediation, or litigation based on your business’s needs and the legal framework, ensuring that any disputes are resolved with minimal disruption to your operations. In addition, we offer guidance on contract enforcement strategies, helping you secure your legal rights and remedies in cases of breach or non-performance. By embedding clear and enforceable terms into your agreements, we minimize potential conflicts and enhance the predictability of outcomes, safeguarding your business interests
• Franchising and Regulatory Compliance: we assist businesses in setting up franchises and ensuring full compliance with Brazil’s Circular de Oferta de Franquia (COF) regulations. For franchisors, we provide support in drafting and structuring franchise agreements, ensuring they meet all legal requirements and protect your interests. For franchisees, we offer guidance on adapting to the COF regulations, helping you navigate disclosure obligations and contract adjustments, ensuring your franchise is compliant and operationally sound from the outset.