Contracts
Business and international contracts lawyer in Brazil
I draft, review and negotiate contracts so every party knows exactly what it signed up for — in English, Portuguese or side by side in both.
A clear contract is the cheapest dispute you’ll never have. I work with companies and individuals on new agreements, on reviewing drafts sent by the other side, and through the negotiation itself. My focus is on what will actually happen once the deal is running, not just on how the document reads at signing.
Much of my practice involves foreign parties: bilingual Portuguese/English contracts, choice of governing law, and forum or arbitration clauses under Brazil’s Arbitration Act (Lei 9.307/1996). I completed a Contract Law course from Harvard and hold a specialization in advisory legal practice, and both shape how I structure each agreement.
How I can help
Contracts
Contract drafting
Agreements built around your deal rather than a generic template.
Draft review
A careful read of the other side’s draft, with risks flagged and alternative wording proposed.
Bilingual contracts
Parallel Portuguese and English versions with a clause stating which language controls.
NDAs
Confidentiality agreements for negotiations, partnerships and sensitive information sharing.
Distribution, supply and services
Ongoing commercial agreements with clear targets, deadlines, liability and termination rules.
SaaS, licensing and joint ventures
Software licenses, technology use and partnerships, including governing law and arbitration terms.
Who it is for
- Foreign companies doing business with Brazilian partners
- Brazilian companies signing deals abroad
- Expats who need to understand a Portuguese-language contract
- Founders who want consistent, reusable agreements
How I work
- Understanding the dealWe talk through the transaction, the risks and your non-negotiables.
- Structure and draftingI outline the agreement and prepare the draft, or a memo on the draft you received.
- NegotiationI take part in the back-and-forth with the other side, in writing or in meetings.
- Signing and beyondI check the final version and remain available while the contract is performed.
FAQ
Common questions
Should my contract with a Brazilian party be bilingual?
Often it helps, because each side can read the terms in its own language. What matters most is a clause stating which version prevails if the two differ. We can look at whether this format suits your deal in a consultation.
What do governing law and forum clauses do?
They determine which country’s law applies and where disputes will be decided, whether in court or through arbitration. In cross-border deals, these choices affect cost, timing and how easily a decision can be enforced.
Can you review only part of a contract?
Yes, a focused review of liability, penalties or termination is possible. I still read the whole document, since one clause can change the meaning of another. Feel free to book a call so we can agree on the scope.
Shall we talk about your case?
Free 60-minute initial consultation, by video or in person, in Portuguese, English or Spanish.
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