Lawyer in Brazil — Foreign Clients, Companies & Investors

Your legal matter is in Brazil. You do not need to be.

Contracts, companies, inheritances, real estate, unpaid debts and legal proceedings in Brazil require decisions based on Brazilian law. Willian Nunes Advogados provides direct legal assistance to foreign individuals, international companies, investors and overseas law firms that need a lawyer in Brazil — with remote assistance in English and direct communication with the attorney responsible for the case.

Brazilian legal advice. International communication. Direct representation.

Licensed Brazilian attorney — OAB/PR 80.473 Remote assistance worldwide Representation throughout Brazil English and Portuguese
Brazilian Law Should Not Become Your Blind Spot

A straightforward matter can turn complicated fast once Brazilian documents and procedures are involved

Foreign clients commonly contact a lawyer in Brazil when they need to act on one of the situations below. The earlier the legal risks are identified, the greater the opportunity to prevent unnecessary costs, delays and disputes.

  • Review or enforce a contract
  • Collect money from a Brazilian company
  • Open or manage a company in Brazil
  • Verify a Brazilian customer, supplier or partner
  • Buy, sell or regularize real estate
  • Complete probate involving Brazilian assets
  • Appoint a representative in Brazil
  • Respond to a notice, claim or lawsuit
  • Use foreign documents before Brazilian authorities
  • Obtain ongoing legal support for Brazilian operations
Practice Areas

What do you need to resolve in Brazil?

Each area below links to a complete guide. Every matter still requires an individual assessment of the facts, documents and applicable law.

Companies & Foreign Investors

Legal support for companies doing business, investing, hiring, contracting or establishing operations in Brazil.

  • Company formation
  • Corporate documents
  • Shareholder agreements
  • Commercial contracts
  • Legal due diligence
  • Regulatory coordination
  • Employment matters
  • Commercial disputes
  • Ongoing legal counsel
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Contracts & Business Transactions

A contract drafted abroad may not adequately protect a company when the counterparty, assets or performance obligations are located in Brazil.

  • Contract drafting & review
  • Bilingual agreements
  • Negotiation support
  • Distribution & supply agreements
  • Service agreements & NDAs
  • Termination & settlement agreements
  • Contract enforcement
Have your Brazilian contract reviewed

Debt Collection in Brazil

An unpaid invoice does not become easier to recover with time. The appropriate strategy depends on the documents, evidence, debtor's financial condition and location of assets.

  • Document assessment
  • Debtor verification
  • Formal legal notice
  • Direct negotiation
  • Payment agreements
  • Judicial collection
  • Enforcement & asset attachment
Request a debt recovery assessment

Probate & Inheritance

Foreign heirs may need a lawyer in Brazil when the deceased left property, bank accounts, investments or other assets in the country.

  • Judicial & notarial probate
  • Identification of Brazilian assets
  • Representation of heirs abroad
  • Wills & succession documents
  • Inheritance disputes
  • Real estate transfers
  • Sworn translations & document formalities
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Real Estate in Brazil

Before signing or transferring funds, the buyer should understand the property's registration, ownership history, restrictions, debts and legal risks.

  • Real estate due diligence
  • Title & registry review
  • Purchase & sale agreements
  • Property regularization
  • Inheritance-related transfers
  • Possession & ownership disputes
  • Representation of foreign buyers/sellers
Request a Brazilian property review

Due Diligence & Background Verification

Documents presented by a Brazilian counterparty may not reveal the complete legal and financial picture. The investigation is defined according to the value, purpose and risk of the transaction.

  • Company registration & shareholders
  • Authority to sign
  • Lawsuits & debt proceedings
  • Insolvency records
  • Corporate changes & public registrations
  • Contractual risks
  • Property & relevant assets
Verify a Brazilian company or transaction

Legal Representation in Brazil

A foreign company or individual may need a Brazilian attorney to act before courts, counterparties, public authorities, notaries or registries. Scope and limits are defined in writing before any appointment is accepted.

  • Powers of attorney
  • Negotiations & formal notices
  • Court & administrative proceedings
  • Document submissions
  • Coordination with local professionals
  • Receipt & analysis of legal documents
Appoint legal counsel in Brazil
Remote Legal Assistance

You are abroad. The problem is in Brazil.

Most legal matters can begin without the client travelling to the country. Documents can be reviewed electronically, meetings held by videoconference, and powers of attorney organized according to the requirements of the relevant procedure. You remain informed while the legal work is conducted in Brazil.

  • Communicate directly with you in English
  • Review Brazilian and foreign documents
  • Coordinate with your local lawyer or consultant
  • Represent you before Brazilian counterparties
  • Retain local technical professionals when necessary
  • Monitor proceedings and deadlines
  • Provide written updates and recommendations
Legal Assistance for International Companies

Operating in Brazil brings risks that may not exist in your home jurisdiction

Contractual, corporate, employment, regulatory and litigation exposure is part of doing business in Brazil. The firm assists foreign-owned companies, exporters and importers, manufacturers, technology companies, service providers, investment groups, consultants, international law firms, and businesses entering the Brazilian market.

Project-Based Assistance

One matter, clearly scoped

  • One contract
  • One transaction
  • One debt
  • One due diligence
  • One corporate procedure
  • One dispute or lawsuit
Ongoing Legal Counsel

For recurring Brazilian activity

  • Recurring contracts & negotiations
  • Employees
  • Customers & suppliers
  • Corporate obligations
  • Legal questions as they arise
  • Risk-management needs
Local Counsel for Foreign Lawyers & Consultants

Your foreign adviser keeps the relationship. We handle what's governed by Brazilian law.

Willian Nunes Advogados may work directly with the client or in coordination with foreign lawyers, accountants, consultants and corporate service providers. The Brazilian work can remain limited to the agreed local scope.

  • Brazilian legal opinions
  • Procedural representation
  • Contract review
  • Local due diligence
  • Corporate documents
  • Debt recovery
  • Litigation support
  • Regulatory coordination
Direct Access to the Lawyer Handling Your Matter

Your case is not reduced to a form, ticket number or generic response

The initial information is personally reviewed by attorney Willian Nunes, registered with the Brazilian Bar Association under OAB/PR 80.473. No strategy is recommended before the relevant facts and documents are understood.

  • What happened
  • Which Brazilian laws or procedures may apply
  • What documents are available
  • What information is still missing
  • Which risks should be considered
  • What legal measures may be possible
  • What the next practical step should be
How the Legal Service Works

Five steps from first message to engagement

01

Tell us what happened

Provide a concise summary of the matter, the parties involved, the relevant amounts and any applicable deadlines.

02

Send the available documents

Contracts, invoices, corporate records, property documents, court notices, certificates, emails and payment records may be relevant.

03

Receive an initial legal assessment

The firm identifies the scope, necessary documents, possible strategies and relevant risks.

04

Review the proposed engagement

Legal fees, responsibilities, limitations and deliverables are presented in writing.

05

The legal work begins

The firm acts within the agreed scope and provides updates as the matter progresses.

Why Foreign Clients Choose Direct Brazilian Legal Assistance

Six reasons clients keep coming back

Clear communication

Legal explanations in clear English, with emphasis on decisions, risks and next steps — no unnecessary jargon.

Direct attorney involvement

The responsible lawyer participates in the assessment, strategy and communication.

Local knowledge, international coordination

Brazilian legal work can be coordinated with foreign lawyers, accountants, executives and advisers.

Preventive and dispute-related

The firm handles both risk prevention and the resolution of existing conflicts.

Defined scope, transparent fees

Responsibilities, deliverables and fee arrangements are presented before the engagement begins.

Remote by default

Most initial assessments and document reviews can be coordinated without travel to Brazil.

Before You Decide

Do not sign, transfer funds or ignore a deadline without understanding the Brazilian legal consequences

Legal problems often become more expensive when action is taken before documents are reviewed — or when no action is taken at all. Before making a relevant decision in Brazil, obtain a clear assessment of:

  • The parties involved
  • The authority of the signatories
  • The validity of the documents
  • The applicable deadlines
  • The location of assets
  • The enforceability of the obligations
  • The available legal remedies
  • The cost and risk of each strategy
"A legal assessment does not eliminate every risk. It allows you to decide with information instead of assumptions."
Before You Reach Out

Information to include in your first message

All information is handled under professional confidentiality.

  • Your full name
  • Company name, when applicable
  • Country of residence or incorporation
  • Website of the company
  • Name of the Brazilian party involved
  • Short description of what happened
  • Amount involved
  • Relevant dates and deadlines
  • Documents currently available
  • Result you want to achieve
  • Whether the matter is urgent
  • Occasional or ongoing assistance
Frequently Asked Questions

What foreign clients usually ask first

Can I hire a lawyer in Brazil while living abroad? +
Yes. Initial meetings, document reviews and many legal procedures can be coordinated remotely. The exact requirements depend on the matter and the authority or court involved.
Do I need to travel to Brazil? +
Not necessarily. Many clients are represented through a power of attorney. Travel may be required or useful in specific circumstances, but it is not automatically necessary.
Can a Brazilian lawyer represent a foreign company? +
Yes. Foreign companies may retain Brazilian counsel for contracts, corporate matters, debt collection, litigation, due diligence and other legal services. Corporate documents and a power of attorney may be required to confirm the company's existence and the authority of its representatives.
Can you work with my lawyer in another country? +
Yes. The firm may act as Brazilian local counsel and coordinate with the client's existing foreign lawyers and advisers.
Can documents be reviewed in English? +
Yes. Documents in English may be reviewed for the purpose of understanding the transaction. A Portuguese version or sworn translation may be required when a document must be submitted to a Brazilian court, registry or public authority.
Can I send documents before hiring the firm? +
Relevant documents may be submitted for an initial scope assessment through the communication channel indicated by the firm. Sending documents does not automatically create an attorney-client relationship. Representation begins only after the engagement is accepted and formalized.
How are legal fees determined? +
Fees depend on complexity, urgency, amount involved, number of documents, expected workload, number of parties, professionals required, type of proceeding, and whether the assistance is occasional or recurring. The engagement may use a fixed fee, hourly fee, monthly advisory fee, success-based component or a combination appropriate to the matter.
Can you guarantee the outcome? +
No lawyer can ethically guarantee the result of a legal matter. The firm provides legal analysis, strategy and representation based on the available facts, documents and applicable Brazilian law.
How quickly will I receive a response? +
Response time depends on the complexity and urgency of the matter. Clearly identifying deadlines and attaching the relevant documents helps the firm determine priority and scope.
Speak With a Lawyer in Brazil

Willian Nunes Advogados

Willian Nunes, OAB/PR 80.473, provides Brazilian legal services for foreign individuals, companies, investors and international advisers, with remote assistance in English and Portuguese from Curitiba, Paraná.

Your matter may involve unfamiliar laws, documents and procedures, but the next step should be clear: describe what happened, identify the Brazilian parties involved and send the documents currently available. The firm will assess whether it can assist, what additional information is required and how the work may be structured.

Official Channels Only

The firm's official contact runs exclusively through the channels listed on this site. We do not request deposits, transfers or fees to release amounts held in court proceedings, and we do not confirm case details by unsolicited phone calls.

Tell Us What Needs to Be Resolved in Brazil

Submit your case confidentially

Describe what happened, identify the Brazilian parties involved and send the documents currently available. All information is handled under professional confidentiality.

This page provides general information and does not constitute individualized legal advice. The appropriate legal strategy depends on the facts, documents, applicable law, jurisdiction, deadlines and circumstances of each matter.

An attorney-client relationship is established only after the case is accepted and a formal engagement agreement is executed.