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Antitrust

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Corporate

Commercial Contracts

Litigation, Dispute Prevention and Resolution

Structured Finance

Land Use Law

Investment Funds

Mergers and Acquisitions

Insolvency, Restructuring and Debt Recovery

Real Estate Operations and Litigation

Remuneration and Pensions

Wealth Planning

Project Finance

Digital Law

Labor

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Sports and Entertainment

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Aduaneiro

A compreensão estratégica das normas e dos regulamentos que regem o comércio exterior é elemento essencial para superar desafios e capturar oportunidades geradas a partir da globalização dos mercados internacionais.

A correta classificação tarifária, a valoração aduaneira das mercadorias, o cumprimento das regras de origem e a aplicação eficaz de medidas de defesa comercial são apenas alguns dos elementos cruciais para o sucesso no contexto internacional. Além disso, a implementação de regimes aduaneiros especiais pode proporcionar vantagens competitivas significativas, como a redução de custos e a otimização de processos logísticos.

O departamento aduaneiro do /asbz possui ampla expertise nas regras do comércio exterior para atuação consultiva ou contenciosa, em suporte multidisciplinar e com foco no desenvolvimento de negócios no âmbito do comércio internacional, como, por exemplo:

(a) Estratégia na estrutura de marketplaces internacionais, visando o cumprimento das regras tributárias e a eficiência dos processos de despacho aduaneiro.

(b) Expertise no regulatório de energia para implementação eficiente de projetos de infraestrutura, aplicando regimes aduaneiros especiais e exceções tarifárias para otimização na fase de Capex, associado à consultoria tributária para eficiência também na fase operacional.

(c) Suporte às empresas de logísticas, tais como companhias aéreas internacionais, em razão do amplo conhecimento de acordos e convenções e aplicação das melhores práticas envolvendo depósito afiançado, CCT aéreo e outras práticas relevantes.

(d) Atuação no setor de medicamentos, química e agro, com aplicação estratégica das regras de preço de transferência e de valoração aduaneira, além de consultoria sobre as normas do Mapa, licenças administrativas e boas práticas na classificação tarifária, catálogo, canais e temas associados.

Agribusiness

Agribusiness, in constant evolution, modernization and integration with several other sectors, has always represented a very important part of the Brazilian economy. It currently accounts for around 20% of the country’s GDP.

We advise our clients, both domestic and foreign, on the most diverse agribusiness operations, notably, on the structuring of agribusiness financing operations, including agribusiness bonds, such as CDA/WA, LCA, CDCA and CPR, on the issuance of CRA investment funds focused on securitization operations; development of various contracts related to the industry, such as purchase and sale, partnership and rural leases, joint ventures, barter operations, import and export, creation of guarantees in operations with agricultural commodities, audits, advice on the acquisition and exploration of rural properties and activities and representation vis-à-vis government bodies, regulatory agencies and registry offices.

/asbz has a team of highly specialized professionals, who are up-to-date and prepared to provide legal advice, consultancy or litigation assistance, for the solution of the most diverse and complex issues related to agribusiness, which is in constant development.

Arbitration and Mediation

Arbitration, Conciliation and Mediation are part of a strategic area of /asbz and are used as an alternative dispute resolution technique in increasingly complex and relevant cases involving companies.

Our team has extensive experience with alternative dispute resolution method, working in a systematic way from the moment before the emergence of the dispute until its full resolution.

The work includes preparing and reviewing arbitration and dispute resolution clauses that are most appropriate for each case; representation in arbitrations conducted before national and international arbitration institutions, as well as in ad hoc arbitration proceedings; client representation vis-à-vis State Courts, for example, to obtain urgent orders aimed at guaranteeing the effectiveness of the arbitration procedure or even claiming the annulment of arbitral awards.

In this context, /asbz also works in the execution of domestic arbitral awards, as well as the ratification and execution of international arbitral awards, in addition to representing and advising clients in mediation and/or conciliation procedures.

Antitrust

As part of the Corporate Law area, the antitrust practice supports companies in all their expansion and acquisition strategies. Compliance programs, review of policies and commercial practices of customers, suppliers and competitors are just some of the strategic measures we advise on to mitigate risks or improve the competitiveness of our clients.

Our antitrust department has professionals with extensive experience in cartel cases, mergers and restrictive vertical practices, in order to ensure our clients have access not only to the technical knowledge necessary to meet the demands in this area, but also to provide them with a strategic and pro-business vision.

We work on the review and establishment of commercial policies, preparation and review of compliance programs and training, response to queries, notification and challenging of mergers, defense in cartel cases, negotiation and execution of leniency agreements and terms of cease and desist commitments, as well as client representation and defense in proceedings involving the analysis of monopolization practices and other non-competitive conduct.

The antitrust area’s competitive edge at /asbz is its unique combination of legal and economic knowledge which optimizes evaluation and performance in cases involving antitrust law.

Consumer

A 2013 survey conducted by Fundação Getúlio Vargas of Rio de Janeiro (FGV-Rio) showed that almost half of the lawsuits in progress before the Judiciary concerned issues related to consumption. And this is a scenario that must be fought against and reversed. Changing the axis of the relationship between suppliers and consumers from conflict to solution: that’s our customers’ focus – and also our focus at /asbz.

With knowledge of the business and teams dedicated to customized service for all types of demands, the Consumer area has a strong commitment to conflict resolution. We focus our work on drafting agreements and preventing new legal actions, audits and contractual reviews, as well as on strategic action in relevant cases, interface with regulatory bodies, background analysis and identification of the causes of problems.

Corporate

In scenarios of instability or expansion, specialized legal advice in corporate matters is essential for companies to implement their growth strategies and manage their day-to-day operations without risk. With a multidisciplinary focus, our Corporate team operates in corporate, commercial and strategic operations and structuring, always with a firm legal basis, financial efficiency and business intelligence. We work so that companies, their owners and executive officers have the appropriate corporate structure and corporate governance for the implementation and execution of their business plan.

Our services range from a complete field analysis, capable of mapping and managing the context, culture and profile of our clients, to the development and implementation of initiatives, policies, structures, contracts and corporate and financial operations.
The /asbz Corporate team works in a thorough and straightforward way to establish the managerial, financial and corporate pillars that our clients need.

Commercial Contracts

The team operates in multidisciplinary operations, including activities in innovative or regulated sectors, such as energy generation and transmission, processing payment, technology, consumer goods/inputs and materials/equipment industries, intermediation companies, airlines. /asbz’s work is centered on the preparation of documents with a legal and commercial focus, assisting companies in launching new products, forming short and long-term partnerships, contracting and negotiating with customers and suppliers, including the identification of risks and advice on alternative scenarios.

With great expertise, our team operates in all phases of negotiation, preparation and review of commercial contracts in Portuguese and other languages, involving strategic and complex issues, such as construction contracts (EPC, contract work, reinforcements and improvements, works management , including substations and power transmission lines), purchase and sale of equipment/materials/inputs, logistics contracts, intermediation contracts, licensing contracts, partnership contracts for launching products, contracts for production and organization of events and sponsorships, credit assignment contracts (sale of portfolios), marketplace contracts, terms and conditions of use, internal policies, contracts between acquirers and technology companies, banks, brands, customers, translation and tropicalization of foreign minutes, revenue and infrastructure sharing contracts, among others.

For clients with a higher volume of contracts, we act as an extension of the client, in an expeditious way and in close contact with the demanding areas, seeking to mitigate risks without losing commercial focus. We understand the business and reality of companies, in addition to the specificities that impact their results. We generate customized reports with information about contract types, negotiation time, SLAs, requesting areas and others to be inserted at the client’s discretion.

Litigation, Dispute Prevention and Resolution

As private law foundations, civil and commercial law are present in all branches of legal activity and are a fundamental part of /asbz. With extensive experience in litigation, dispute prevention and resolution, the firm’s civil law team works in complex disputes and processes, either individual or collective, in addition to dealing with urgent measures. The team develops specific solutions according to the needs of each case, focusing on client’s needs with our renowned passion for problem solving.

With a team led by four board members and made up of more than 60 professionals, we constantly invest in technical training and in the improvement of logical perception, emphasizing common sense and practical and clear analysis of the facts.

Our lawyers have doctoral, masters and specialization degrees obtained from the most prestigious universities, in addition to routinely participating in our professional training school, Saber /asbz, whose principle and culture is to expand the systemic view of our lawyers, encourage deep and lasting relationships with our clients, adding value to knowledge and academic excellence.

We work to seek innovative solutions and reverse relevant or risky situations for clients, adding value and achieving solid results.

Structured Finance

Structured finance is focused on complex projects related to companies whose financing needs cannot be met with conventional financing.
/asbz provides legal advice to national or international investors, financial and non-financial institutions, commercial and strategic assistance in the structuring, negotiation and preparation of the necessary documentation for each type of project, always taking into account the best interests of the client.

Our interdisciplinary teams enable solutions to complex problems and issues, always in an innovative and practical way, including but not limited to the structuring of debt capital markets (DCM) operations, securitization, investment funds, debt acquisition and rescheduling, acquisition and disposal operations of performed and/or non-performed portfolios (NPL).

We have the ability to advise and develop safe and efficient projects and structures, always combined with the business vision of our customers.

Land Use Law

With more than 15 years of experience in enforcing warrants of all kinds and levels of complexity, the firm’s land law team works in possession conflicts and expropriation cases, in the design of solution strategies, either through legal actions or otherwise, with a focus on enhancing results, as well as preventing risks and finding opportunities.

The team is made up of professionals who are familiar with the specific technical and logistical needs of land disputes, ready to roll up their sleeves and effectively go onto the field, with the sensitivity that is required to seek solutions, especially in the fulfillment of repossession warrants in risk areas, assisting clients in complex negotiations that enable the fulfillment of the order and avoid negative repercussions.

Investment Funds

In a scenario of increased competition and economic uncertainty, investors must have all the necessary support so that the private equity and venture capital sector continues to develop to its full potential. To this end, /asbz advises financial institutions, administrators, managers and investors in the structuring and formation of investment funds, including hedge funds and structured funds.

We have a team with extensive national and international experience in providing legal advice on the structuring, formation and registration of investment funds, public offerings for the distribution of their shares with the relevant entities, negotiation and structuring of their investments and support after their operations.

Additionally, /asbz advises on the structuring and accreditation of securities portfolio managers (administrators and managers) with the relevant bodies, negotiation with potential investors and advice on the business model of such administrators and managers.
Our work is focused on providing our clients with greater added value and access to capital, in a safe and efficient way, in order to enable sustainable business models and strategies. In an interactive and collaborative environment, work is performed in a coordinated manner between the practice areas of the firm.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Each year, Brazil is becoming more mature and attractive for mergers and acquisitions, developing its potential in matters such as regulation, assets, resources, investments, infrastructure, socioeconomic conditions and technological capacity. The growing number of transactions in an increasingly complex environment requires a team of qualified professionals with a broad business vision.

/asbz’s Mergers and Acquisitions practice offers complete advice in the development, negotiation, approval and implementation of operations between national and international groups or companies willing to invest in Brazil or abroad. We participate in the formulation and closing of all companies’ investment or divestment strategies, such as structuring of mergers and acquisitions and asset purchase and sale operations, private equity, among other structures developed on a case-by-case basis.

Our legal assistance also encompasses the structuring, negotiation and implementation of strategic agreements, such as joint ventures, partnerships, consortia, unincorporated joint ventures (SPC), call and put options, take-or-pay and farm-in/ farm-out.

Mergers and acquisitions projects are conducted by our Corporate Law team and rely on the expertise of other teams of /asbz.

Insolvency, Restructuring and Debt Recovery

/asbz has a team of highly specialized, updated professionals prepared to solve the most diverse and complex issues involving both court-assisted and out-of-court reorganization and bankruptcy processes throughout the Brazilian territory.

We exclusively represent creditors, strategic investors and investment funds specializing in domestic and/or foreign distressed assets.
We advise our clients in all stages of insolvency proceedings, including the negotiation of reorganization plans, definition, implementation and DIP and Exit Financing strategies, acquisition of assets from companies in distress and debt rescheduling. Our work includes drafting contracts, memoranda and legal opinions aimed at mitigating risks and maximizing results.

We also assist in claims recovery through court actions or amicable settlement, as well as in the defense against possible lawsuits challenging the conditions of the operation.

Real Estate Operations and Litigation

The Real Estate Operations and Litigation Area involves the design, structuring, financing, preparation of documents, negotiation, finalization, implementation, development, operation, commercialization, administration and resolution of disputes involving real estate (urban, rural properties and emphyteutic leases), undertakings, contractual relationships and other procedures derived therefrom.

While designing Real Estate Operations, we focus on the client’s objectives. We know the markets where clients operate and we present innovative, bold and responsible solutions.

While structuring operations, we stand out as we consider not only the aspects related to the intended business, but also tax, regulatory and corporate issues in order to obtain the desired results.

Imagination and creativity are the most used tools in advising on real estate financing operations that, especially when linked to credit facilities, properties, project rights, equity interests and personal guarantees, must be connected with each other and backed by some kind of secured deal, in order to offer the client proper security and speed in the execution on such collaterals.

Sustainability, transforming ideas, commitment and sensitivity are our drivers in the implementation, development, commercialization and management of real estate projects, always seeking clarity in the allocation of rights and duties to each party according to the economic context of the contractual relationship, accurately balancing the risks and rewards of the transactions.

In order to find solutions to conflicts, we have the courage to ask the difficult questions and we work in close collaboration with the clients’ technical teams.

Remuneration and Pensions

The area’s work is focused on social security contributions, but without losing sight of legal issues of a labor and tax nature, as well as those of a practical nature related to human resources and corporate governance, ensuring that all relevant aspects are taken into consideration in our work.

With an innovative proposal, the Remuneration and Pensions area offers a multidisciplinary vision in consulting focused on the creation or review of companies’ hiring, remuneration and benefits policies, which goes beyond the evaluation of the labor and tax aspects involved.

In addition, it works in administrative and legal proceedings concerning employers’ social security contributions.

This experience enables us to be more assertive in our opinions so that decision-making by companies is done safely and efficiently.

Wealth Planning

About 90% of Brazilian companies are set up as a family business, but only 33% of them reach the second generation and only 5% survive after the third. The data, from the Brazilian Micro and Small Business Support Service (Sebrae), highlight the fragile organizational structure and the absence of professional administrative management in family-run businesses. In addition, the confusion between the partners’ private assets and the company’s operating routines puts family assets at risk, and the perception that the existence of a family holding is sufficient protection – in the absolute majority of cases examined – has proved to be completely false.

/asbz’s work in Wealth Planning focuses on strengthening the company and protecting family assets in all aspects involved: review of corporate structures and preparation of tax-efficient succession planning, implementation of anti-corruption and corporate governance policy, as necessary to enable the adoption of preventive policies capable of protecting companies in times of crisis or exposure to high risks, as well as ensuring family protection, with a planned and much less costly succession, segregating the company’s business activities from the family’s businesses.

To carry out this work, we have an interdisciplinary, inspired working group who are aware of their responsibility and the sensitivity necessary for the success of this kind of planning.

While providing a personal service to the partners and their children, we work to enable families to strengthen their businesses for many generations to come, with continuous growth of the wealth built over decades of hard work.

Project Finance

The structuring of projects demands a thorough analysis of all its aspects with great clarity and precision. After all, topics such as exchange rate gains or losses, financial environment, cost, hedging, investor remuneration, user fees and regulation must be taken into account.

/asbz has a team of professionals with experience in project finance and who work in an integrated way with other areas of the firm on the structuring and implementation of projects with local or foreign investors, from the most varied industries.

We provide consultancy in the processes of contracting and negotiating long-term financing, bridge loans, external financing and export prepayment and their respective security agreements, as well as advising on the formalization procedures and regular creation of guarantees, compliance with the conditions precedent to the financial disbursement and mapping of the obligations accepted in the operations.

We deliver specialized studies of the available lines of credit that are suitable for companies’ investment plans. Our work is based on making the business of companies viable, always with an efficient system of guarantees.

Digital Law

For issues of digital law, privacy/data protection, and intellectual property, /asbz has an institutional partnership and relies on the expertise of Prado Vidigal, a boutique law firm that is a reference in this area.

Some of the services provided on this front are:

  • Structuring and maintenance of privacy programs, in accordance with applicable laws (such as LGPD and GDPR);
  • Legal response to security incidents, including risk analysis and communications with authorities, data subjects, investors, and other relevant actors;
  • Defending the interests of clients in judicial and administrative proceedings involving data protection and digital law;
  • Consultancy on privacy and data protection to support DPOs;
  • Drafting, review, and support to the negotiation of contracts and/or terms of use in demands involving law and technology;
  • Planning, structuring, and conducting various awareness actions;
  • Providing legal advice and opinions involving topics in the area, including proposals for mitigating risks in products and services, as well as legal analyses in the context of M&A transactions.

 

Labor

New dynamics in labor relations and human resources management emerge and gain new meanings every day, which makes the labor practice essential to make business viable in the corporate world amid the insecurities of the economy, legislation and case law.

Our team has extensive experience and expertise in the various segments of labor law, with a multidisciplinary vision, working in an integrated manner with other important areas of law (e.g. civil, contracts, tax, real estate, corporate). The result is optimized consultancy focused on preventive conduct, creation of internal policies, formulation of collective bargaining strategies and risk mitigation plans, especially those related to the hiring and dismissal of professionals, remuneration packages, benefits, working hours and collective layoffs.

We also manage strategic actions, of high complexity and materiality, brought by former members of companies’ governing bodies, or involving accusations of discrimination, criminal practices, moral/sexual harassment, accidents resulting in death, termination for cause of tenured employees and collective labor disputes.

Tax

In view of the current complex, competitive, global and increasingly technological business scenarios, the multidisciplinary understanding of tax issues has proven to be a key component in the results and risk prevention of companies, entities or individuals.

In this context, the tax department of /asbz adopts a systemic view that analyzes, together with tax issues, macroeconomic, operational, accounting, competition, financial, reputational, statistical and fiscal-international issues, strictly observing legislation, case law, compliance rules and corporate governance.

The team has experienced, agile and quick-thinking professionals capable of identifying, anticipating and solving problems, exhausting  all scenarios that can optimize the tax structure of our clients, always after a deep understanding of their history, premises and business.

/asbz’s tax practice area has chosen as its mission not only to act with excellence, but also to play the role of a transforming agent in its  field of action. With the necessary expertise to deal with any and all litigation cases or matters requiring advisory relating to Tax, International Tax and Customs Tax law, /asbz’s tax area has been steadily receiving recognition from the market and from the main national and international legal rankings.

Customs

Strategic understanding of the rules and regulations that govern foreign trade is an essential element for overcoming challenges and capturing opportunities generated from the globalization of international markets.

Correct tariff classification, customs valuation of goods, compliance with the rules of origin and effective application of trade protection methods are just some of the crucial elements for success in the international scenario. Furthermore, the implementation of special customs regimes can provide significant competitive advantages, such as cost reduction and optimization of logistics processes.

/asbz customs department has extensive expertise in foreign trade rules to advise clients on legal issues or represent them in litigation, through multidisciplinary support and with a focus on business development in the scope of international trade, such as:

(a) Strategy in the structure of international marketplaces, aiming at tax compliance and efficiency of customs clearance processes.

(b) Expertise in energy regulation for efficient implementation of infrastructure projects, applying special customs regimes and tariff exceptions for optimization in the Capex phase, associated with tax consultancy for efficiency also in the operational phase.

(c) Support for logistics companies, such as international airlines, due to extensive knowledge of agreements and conventions and application of best practices involving the DAF system (bonded warehouses), air CCT (Cargo and Transit System) and other relevant practices.

(d) Legal assistance to clients of the medicine, chemical and agricultural industries, with strategic application of transfer pricing and customs valuation rules, in addition to consultancy on standards published by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply (“MAPA”), administrative licenses and good practices in tariff classification, catalogue, channels and associated matters.

Aviation

The aviation industry has always been one of /asbz’s main areas of expertise. With highly qualified professionals, the firm currently assists domestic and international airlines, air taxi companies and several air transport operators in several different activities, involving all areas of Tax, Labor, Corporate, Regulatory, Environmental, Civil and Consumer law.

This deep understanding of the industry allows us to create and deliver comprehensive and efficient legal solutions, with high standards in meeting our clients’ needs.

We have actively participated in the most relevant discussions, deals and operations in the industry in recent years – such as the largest global airline mergers, acquisitions of equity interest, antitrust matters, class actions, licensing of operations, review of the industry’s regulations in Brazil, tax audits of great impact, in addition to industry forums, actively participating in regulatory processes conducted by the National Civil Aviation Agency (Anac).

Guilherme Amaral, our partner responsible for this area, is recognized in the Aviation practice by Chambers Latin America and The Legal 500 Latin America, two of the most renowned publications in the global legal market. /asbz is also recognized by the Análise Advocacia 500 yearbook and, currently, our firm is the most admired in Brazil in the Aviation industry. Guilherme Amaral ranks first among the professionals most admired by companies.

Banks

Banking operations permeate, directly or indirectly, all relationships and activities developed in a modern society, which naturally demands robust legal regulation that is constantly evolving.

Brazilian banking law is supported by solid domestic legislation and international conventions, but the gradual rise in the volume of banking operations and the constant business innovation of this segment increasingly requires the services of legal counsel.
In addition to this is the growing “judicialization” of banking relationships. Research by the National Council of Justice (CNJ) highlighted that, currently, the sector is the one that most concentrates new lawsuits filed by consumers.

/asbz has a team formed by professionals with an interdisciplinary vision, with extensive experience in litigation, advisory and dispute resolution, involving banking law and related areas. It stands out for its preventive, incisive and reflective practice, working closely with the courts, arbitration chambers and other regulatory and supervisory institutions.

Energy

Given the specificity of the Electric Energy sector, with its complexity of rules and standards, /asbz has a multidisciplinary team that provides legal services focused on presenting efficient and innovative solutions that affect this industry.

The firm provides full assistance to the industry’s agents in all sectors, whether in energy generation (conventional or renewable), transmission, distribution, commercialization and/or consumption, including work vis-à-vis government bodies (such as ANEEL, CCEE, ONS, MME, etc.); legal advice on contracts (CCVEEs, CCEARs, CCTs, CCDs, CUSTs, CUSDs, CPSTs, etc.) and judicial, arbitration and administrative litigation.

The work of /asbz also includes legal advice on energy projects, involving auditing and  contracts for the sale and purchase of companies and projects; Project Finance and fundraising and guidance on auction processes.

Sports and Entertainment

With recognized experience in the sports and entertainment industry, assisting in the structuring and development of businesses and in participating in highly complex litigation, /asbz professionals have a pioneering and outstanding performance in this practice. For the execution of such works, we count on a strong multidisciplinary performance, advising entities involved in the administration and practice of sports, athletes, entrepreneurs and companies with businesses related to sports and entertainment.

While providing legal assistance as consultants or representing clients in litigation cases, our team stands out by providing specialized advice, providing services such as the organization of sports entities, articles of incorporation and bylaws updates, assistance to investment funds linked to sports, preparation of the most varied types of contracts (employment, training, intermediation and agency, use license, brand licensing, sponsorship, among others), preparation and full monitoring of projects arising from the Sports Incentive Law.

In the field of entertainment, our team is responsible for litigation and advisory work in matters involving technology and television, virtual and broadcasting media, in addition to advising artists and producers in businesses involving medium and large-scale events.
We seek to unite all actors for the productive development of sports and entertainment, delivering results focused on the needs of our clients, with assertive boldness and excellence.

Pharmaceuticals

As a highly regulated sector, the pharmaceutical industry demands specialized action and an attentive eye to deliver the best solutions according to the specificities of the area. Working very closely with clients and professionals with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical market, /asbz understands the demands, concerns and requirements of this market.

Assisting the largest multinational laboratories in labor matters, our work is focused on strategic litigation and consulting. We take care of highly complex actions, such as those proposed by C-Level executives, and we deal with issues that directly involve the companies’ strategy, such as HR matters, hiring, dismissal, remuneration, benefits, settlement agreements and collective labor matters.
We are focused on delivering recommendations that interpret client exposure and risk. We understand the business and have extensive knowledge of the impacts of decisions made by companies in relation to their manufacturing units, advertising and sales teams and internal administrative teams. We are constantly seeking alternatives to make the client’s wishes viable, quickly, efficiently and clearly.

With an emphasis on creativity and assertiveness, we deliver robust theses that are out of the ordinary, including corporate language to enable clients to better understand the developments of their cases. Furthermore, we also have a distinctive approach to attorney-courts communication, including constant contacts and personalized work.

Logistics and Cargo Transport

The Cargo Transport and Logistics industry currently faces a scenario of serious legal uncertainty: the legislation on the subject is outdated, sparse and insufficient; the doctrines that are essential to bring balance to legal relationships lack clear legal provisions on certain matters (such as limitation and peremption); Brazilian case law shows little interest in harmonizing court decisions or the commercial practices and customs. In addition, the sluggishness of the court system prevents the decisions from keeping up with the dynamics of the market.

To deal with this complexity, we have compiled a team of lawyers who are familiar with international cargo transportation, logistics and foreign trade operations and who have experience in the litigation and advisory demands of companies in this industry.

Our lawyers are qualified to assist air and sea cargo agents, NVOCCs, OTMs, carriers, importers, exporters and other foreign trade players. We work in a strategic and multidisciplinary way, combining legal technical knowledge with the client’s business vision, thinking “outside the box”, proposing creative solutions, always focusing on delivering excellent services.

We are primarily focused on preventing disputes, with a view to reducing risks and costs, which we do, for example, by drafting or reviewing internal policies and supporting client decision-making. In litigation, we seek to carry out specialized and individualized work, with the objective of increasing the visibility of processes that deal with sensitive issues in the sector and, thus, collaborating to harmonize case law.

Payment Systems

In a globalized consumer market that has increasingly complex, dynamic, technological and cross-border transactions, payment systems have evolved steadily and exponentially to keep up with this scenario, which, as a result, ended up making the segment one of the most relevant in the Brazilian economy.

Due to the dynamism and prominence of payment systems, this market has been the object of constant regulation and challenges of the most diverse types. /asbz has a multidisciplinary team that is used to dealing with complex issues related to acquirers, sub acquirers, card brands, banks and other stakeholders in the segment.

/asbz still has a vast track record in structured operations, consulting and relevant litigation cases in this market, especially in matters involving Labor, Tax, Corporate, Consumer and Civil Law.

Technology

/asbz has established itself within the technology industry precisely because of its ability to provide legal services in an efficient and innovative way. While assisting businesses of all sizes, from start-ups to big-techs, we work to ensure that the Law is no longer considered a limiting factor but, rather, the protagonist in promoting businesses.

Our clients are leaders in providing technology and innovation for various sectors, such as: software licensing and services, payment methods and digital banks, deliveries and marketplaces, transport and logistics, social media and advertising, content production, sports, hospitality and events.

We operate in a multidisciplinary manner in Litigation and Consulting. We have accumulated expertise in cases involving business plan review, efficient structuring of investments and legal relationships, protection of intangible assets and institutional reputation, operational model planning, legal assistance in sensitive disputes, regulatory risk management and anticipation of legal trends.

The result of our work always aims to protect the company’s assets, facilitate scaling of operations, eliminate bureaucracy and legal obstacles, streamline legal processes and generate financial efficiency.

Retail

Retail is a vibrant industry, with numerous problems and variables that are crucial to the success of businesses. The legal positioning of the companies is strategic and has significant relevance in the composition of the final selling price and the success of the business.

/asbz has a multidisciplinary team made up of professionals who have recognized experience in retail operations, with deep knowledge of the daily needs and difficulties faced by the sector.

With the joint work of professionals from the Civil, Consumer, Labor, Tax and Corporate practice areas, we develop strategic, integrated and consistent work, taking into account all aspects of the retail business and their  impacts on the daily operations of companies.
Consumer trends and requirements, channels, automation, opportunities, pressure on costs, operating models, management, shareholder value, big data, new markets, social and environmental impacts of the business: all variables are analyzed in detail in order to build the best solutions or reverse adverse scenarios.

The boldness in creating differentiated arguments, with a focus on solving problems, is only possible with an effective and collaborative partnership between the client’s legal department and our team.

This alignment allows for high-quality technical and sectoral understanding, with direct repercussions on ordinary and strategic legal actions, as well as on the responses to consultations and the creation of new legal arguments.

We assist important retail multinationals in industries such as technology, electronics, services and fashion, and special mention goes to our operations and experience in the supermarket sector.