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.
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.
Each area below links to a complete guide. Every matter still requires an individual assessment of the facts, documents and applicable law.
Legal support for companies doing business, investing, hiring, contracting or establishing operations in Brazil.
A contract drafted abroad may not adequately protect a company when the counterparty, assets or performance obligations are located 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.
Foreign heirs may need a lawyer in Brazil when the deceased left property, bank accounts, investments or other assets in the country.
Before signing or transferring funds, the buyer should understand the property's registration, ownership history, restrictions, debts and legal risks.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Provide a concise summary of the matter, the parties involved, the relevant amounts and any applicable deadlines.
Contracts, invoices, corporate records, property documents, court notices, certificates, emails and payment records may be relevant.
The firm identifies the scope, necessary documents, possible strategies and relevant risks.
Legal fees, responsibilities, limitations and deliverables are presented in writing.
The firm acts within the agreed scope and provides updates as the matter progresses.
Legal explanations in clear English, with emphasis on decisions, risks and next steps — no unnecessary jargon.
The responsible lawyer participates in the assessment, strategy and communication.
Brazilian legal work can be coordinated with foreign lawyers, accountants, executives and advisers.
The firm handles both risk prevention and the resolution of existing conflicts.
Responsibilities, deliverables and fee arrangements are presented before the engagement begins.
Most initial assessments and document reviews can be coordinated without travel to Brazil.
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:
All information is handled under professional confidentiality.
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.
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.
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.