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Chambers Diversity & Inclusion Awards: Latin America 2020 03/12/2020

Lefosse Advogados is recognized at the Chambers Diversity & Inclusion Awards: Latin America 2020 awards for the second year. Aloizio Lima, partner in the Labor practice area, won the prize […]
The Legal 500 07/10/2020

Lefosse was ranked by The Legal 500, one of the main rankings in the legal market, as Top Tier Firm. Among our practices, five were highlighted as follows: Capital Markets, […]
World Tax 2021 29/09/2020

The World Tax 2021, one of the main tax guides in the world produced in partnership with the ITR – International Tax Review, has highlighted Lefosse as one of the […]
Chambers and Partners Latin America 2021 03/09/2020

Lefosse Advogados was highlighted in Brazil for its practice areas and lawyers’ expertise, as well as its services. Among our practices, Chambers distinguishes the following: Banking and Finance, Capital Markets, […]
Law.com | Brazil’s Lefosse Promotes Three to Partner In Face Of Economic Downturn 06/07/2020

The promotions bring the firm’s partner count to 38 as the Brazilian economy stirs to reopen amid a brutal battle with COVID-19.   Brazil’s Lefosse Advogados has promoted three of its […]
Electronic contracts and signatures in Brazil and the COVID-19 crisis 20/04/2020

Although electronic agreements are generally lawful, valid and enforceable in Brazil, some precautions must be taken to avoid legal risks, especially considering the current COVID-19 pandemic and social isolation measures. […]
Provisional Measure authorizes suspension or reduction of activities with the proportional reduction of salaries 03/04/2020

The Provisional Measure number 936/2020 (“PM 936”) was issued by the Brazilian Federal Government, establishing the Emergency Employment and Income Maintenance Program, and providing for complementary labor measures to deal […]
COVID-19 – Compliance with tax obligations 26/03/2020

COVID-19 – Compliance with tax obligations   Because of the crisis risen by the COVID-19 pandemic, there is general concern about compliance with tax obligations. So far, there are emergency rules issued […]
COVID-19: CVM postpones regulatory deadlines 26/03/2020

COVID-19: CVM postpones regulatory deadlines   In another measure resulting from the current health and economic crisis arisen from the COVID-19, the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (“CVM“) enacted on […]
Federal Government passed a Provisional Measure with emergency labor provisions 23/03/2020

Federal Government passed a Provisional Measure with emergency labor provisions   On March 22, 2020, it was sanctioned by the Federal Government the Provisional Measure number 927/2020 (“PM 927”), which […]
BNDES adopts measures to support the Brazilian economy and the private sector 22/03/2020

 BNDES adopts measures to support the Brazilian economy and the private sector The National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) announced this Sunday the adoption of measures to support […]
COVID-19’s criminal and regulatory aspects 22/03/2020

The Interministerial Ordinance No. 5 of March 17, 2020, issued by the Brazilian Ministries of Health and Justice and Public Security, established the compulsory nature of the measures provided by […]
Impacts of COVID19 on the Brazilian Power Sector 22/03/2020

Impacts of COVID19 on the Brazilian Power Sector The Power Sector in general is expected to be one of the least affected by the recent pandemic of COVID19, since, unlike […]
COVID-19 and the management of financial and contractual liabilities 20/03/2020

COVID-19 and the management of financial and contractual liabilities   Considering the current state of the crisis generated by COVID-19, a structured liability management can add value to the company’s […]
INFORMATIVE | COVID-19 19/03/2020

We at Lefosse Advogados is monitoring the COVID-19 situation closely and have been maintaining frequent conversations about the best manner to balance the safety and health of our employees, advisors, […]