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In M&A transactions in Brazil, experience shows that the likelihood of success tends to increase with rigorous attention to the transaction stages, due to the accuracy of the documents, and the ability of both the buyer and seller to anticipate adverse scenarios. Based on deals involving the Brazilian financial, industrial,
Reputational risk has become one of the main factors impacting a company’s value in Brazil. A business’s image influences access to capital, customer relationships, the ability to attract talent, and
Companies that benefit from presumed ICMS credits should be particularly vigilant. The issue of excluding these amounts from the IRPJ and CSLL tax bases has returned to the agenda and
The Third Panel of the Brazilian Superior Court of Justice (STJ) has upheld the validity of a loan executed digitally with an electronic signature made on a platform not accredited
On March 4th, 2026, the Federal Senate approved a bill that, among other provisions, gradually extends paternity leave in Brazil, currently limited to five (5) days, to up to twenty
Brazilian law Commercial Notes have been used frequently by companies in Brazil to raise structured debt, reaching more than BRL51.8 billion in issuances in 2025. Updated by federal law N.
A significant portion of the risk in an M&A transaction in Brazil lies in the assessment and transfer of the assets. It is essential to map these assets, verify the
At the end of 2025, the Federal Government implemented a linear reduction of various tax incentives related to federal taxes, which included a 10% reduction in the incentive allocated to
For creditors, the distinction between out-of-court reorganization (RE) and judicial reorganization (RJ) is not merely procedural: it directly affects the scope of the plan, the degree of court intervention, veto
The social role of companies is becoming increasingly important, extending beyond the traditional employee-employer relationship. It is worth noting the reputational impacts resulting from the discovery of slave labor in
The Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) published the Resolution CVM 240, which removes obstacles to the assignment of credit rights by companies in judicial reorganization, making specific amendments to
There is no doubt that the shareholders’ agreement is essential for a company, especially when there are concerns about corporate governance, succession and even interest in the future sale of
Importers need to be aware of a recent CARF precedent that may positively impact relevant assessments in customs litigation. In a ruling handed down in early 2026, CARF ruled out
The growth of short‑term and micro‑short‑term rentals on digital platforms such as QuintoAndar, Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking and Zap Imóveis has created a new profile of debtors: someone with significant real
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