Legal and business support for companies expanding between Brazil and the United States
Expanding a business across borders means dealing with two legal systems at once: two sets of corporate rules, two tax regimes, and two contract traditions. What works in one country does not always translate to the other.
We support companies and entrepreneurs moving in both directions: Brazilian businesses entering the U.S. market and American companies setting up operations in Brazil. With more than 20 years of experience in Brazilian law and in-house legal work, we bring a practical understanding of how business gets done in Brazil.
Legal Services (Brazilian law)
- Corporate formation and structuring in Brazil
- Shareholder and partnership agreements under Brazilian law
- Commercial contract drafting, review, and negotiation
- Service agreements and vendor contracts
- Intellectual property and trademark registration in Brazil
- Brazilian immigration and investor visa matters
- Regulatory and corporate compliance in Brazil
Referrals to Independent U.S. Professionals
Our practice is limited to Brazilian law. When a matter also involves U.S. law or taxes, we can refer you to independent U.S.-licensed attorneys and certified public accountants. These professionals are engaged directly by the client, and we remain responsible only for the Brazilian-law aspects of the matter. Examples include:
- Cross-border tax planning
- U.S. immigration matters
- U.S. entity formation and registration
- Advice on U.S. law for Brazilian companies operating in the United States
Business Consulting
- Market entry strategy and feasibility assessment
- Business structure planning
- Cross-border operations between Brazil and the U.S.
- Vendor and supplier evaluation
- Contract lifecycle management support
- Data protection and LGPD compliance
Practice Areas
- Corporate and commercial law (Brazil)
- Contracts and contract management
- Data privacy and protection (LGPD)
- Intellectual property
- Real estate (Brazil)
- Media, entertainment, and licensing
Why Grubbs
Luciene Grubbs has worked on the in-house side, the law firm side, and the consulting side. Our work focuses on Brazilian law, and when a matter falls outside that scope, we say so and refer you to a licensed professional in the appropriate jurisdiction.