Finocchio & Ustra Sociedade de Advogados

The corporate team of Finocchio & Ustra Sociedade de Advogados advised the partners of Logvett, a logistics company specialized in the animal health industry, on the sale of an equity stake to GEF Capital Partners and Vinci Compass, both investment funds.

Luciana Camponez Pereira Moralles, partner The carbon credit market is an economic instrument created to assign value to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and promote their reduction, encouraging society’s transition to a low-carbon economy. However, its credibility and integrity can be seriously compromised by fraudulent schemes, which undermine investor confidence and harm global environmental objectives.

Andrea Tincani, partner Camila de Godoy Ferreira, lawyer Júlia Cristina Arruda Savioli, lawyer Giovana Silva, trainee   In M&A transactions, it is common for risks and irregularities identified during the due diligence phase to require remediation before the transaction can be finalized. Additionally, certain critical steps — such as third-party approvals and structural adjustments — may be essential for implementing the transaction. These must typically be completed prior to the effective transfer of ownership.

The corporate law team at Finocchio & Ustra Sociedade de Advogados advised A9 — a company founded with the mission of transforming agribusiness through innovation, agility, and trust — in the acquisition of strategic assets from Coplacana, one of the most traditional and respected agribusiness cooperatives in Brazil. Established in 1948, Coplacana is headquartered in Piracicaba, São Paulo.

International Research and Development (R&D) agreements have become increasingly significant worldwide, as companies pursue global competitiveness, technological advancement, and integration into international value chains in response to growing demands for innovation.

It is known that intellectual property (IP) can be used as a policy tool during moments of geopolitical tension and commercial retaliation, particularly in the context of international disputes.

Lawyers Enéias Queiroz Amorim and Fernanda de Almeida Prado Sampaio have just become partners at Finocchio & Ustra Sociedade de Advogados, a law firm with over 22 years of experience and recognized as one of the most influential in Brazil.

Reinforcing its full-service practice, Luciana Moralles and Marcelo Schwartzmann are joining the firm’s team of partners Luciana Camponez Pereira Moralles and Marcelo Schwartzmann are the new partners at Finocchio & Ustra Sociedade de Advogados, a full-service corporate law firm that is recognized as one of the top influential firms in Brazil.

The corporate and M&A team at Finocchio & Ustra Sociedade de Advogados advised Framework Digital, a technology company focused on digital transformation and innovation for large enterprises, in the acquisition of Rethink, a leading consultancy specializing in strategy, design, and digital product development.

“Moral damages” (“danos morais”, in Portuguese), refer to compensation awarded to individuals or entities that have suffered non-material harm, such as damage to reputation, violations of personal rights or emotional distress.

Brazilian regulation requires all companies, both national and foreign, registered in the National Registry of Legal Entities (CNPJ), to declare the existence or non-existence of an Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) within thirty (30) days from the date of registration with the CNPJ, in accordance with the guidelines contained in the Normative Instruction No. 2119/2022, issued by the Federal Revenue Service.

In today’s global economy, trademarks are no longer mere identifiers — they are core business assets that influence brand equity, consumer loyalty, and competitive positioning. For companies operating in Brazil, a jurisdiction that balances formal legal procedures with complex market realities, brand protection must be comprehensive and forward-thinking.

The data center market in Brazil is currently experiencing significant growth. With the increasing use of artificial intelligence and cloud applications,

Recently, Brazilian legal system underwent a significant reform due to the enactment of Law No. 14,905/2024, published on July 1, 2024.

The corporate and M&A team of Finocchio & Ustra Sociedade de Advogados assitsted Aoop Soluções Digitais Ltda., a technology company specialized in hyperautomation,

The corporate department of Finocchio & Ustra Advogados advised Comedix Comércio de Cosméticos Ltda. e CMX Comércio e Distribuição Ltda.,

The corporate team of Finocchio & Ustra Advogados advised the quotaholders of CQA Comercial Química Americana Ltda.,

Abstract: Brazil's Ministry of Finance has received 113 applications from betting companies seeking to operate in the country starting in 2025.

Corporate restructurings have become increasingly common in the Brazilian business landscape, driven by the need to adapt to a dynamic and competitive economic environment.

The Corporate and M&A department of Finocchio & Ustra Advogados advised A. Azevedo Óleos, a Brazilian company which operates in the vegetable oils and derivatives manufacturing sector.

On October 3, 2024, Brazil introduced Medida Provisória No. 1.262, aligning its tax regulations with the OECD’s Global Anti-Base Erosion (GloBE) Rules.

The corporate team at Finocchio & Ustra Sociedade de Advogados advised Elsys, a well-established technology company with 35 years of experience,

The adoption of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms has proven to be an effective strategy to ensure the successful execution of public contracts.

The expatriation of employees is a common practice for companies looking to expand their operations abroad or meet international demands, becoming increasingly prevalent due to globalization.