Entirely devoted to the third sector, Szazi, Bechara, Storto, Reicher e Figueirêdo Lopes Advogados is often sought out by prominent domestic and international civil society organisations, social enterprises and public bodies. In addition to human rights, social protection, and environmental conservation, the practice brings together multidisciplinary expertise in governance, tax, civil, commercial, employment, and data protection law, covering both contentious and non-contentious matters. A reference in the non-profit sector, Eduardo Szazi works closely with companies, foundations, civil society organisations, and government bodies. Erika Bechara specialises in environmental and consumer law, advising companies and civil organisations, while Paula Raccanello Storto has expertise in public law and supports civil society organisations in partnerships with the state. Laís de Figueirêdo Lopes has extensive experience in legal, regulatory, and process management, advising civil organisations and governments.
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‘Specialists in various legal areas (high knowledge of the topics); fast response times; availability, especially for meetings in case of emergencies; team with sufficient size for fast service; constantly working with diversity.’
‘The SBSA law firm stands out for being extremely serious and competent, especially in matters related to the third sector. The SBSA team of lawyers includes professionals specialised in the main topics that are important in the day-to-day running of a third sector organisation. As such, as clients, we feel safe and duly supported in our decision-making.’
‘As far as I know, this is the firm with the greatest history and experience in environmental issues and civil society organisations. It is highly specialised in these two subjects, and has among its clients some of the main environmental and civil society organisations in Brazil, in a long-term relationship.’
‘Erika Bechara - Despite being relatively young, she has extensive experience in Brazilian environmental legislation and Brazilian civil society organisations. She has accompanied and advised on the founding and development of some of the most important Brazilian civil society organisations. She advises these organisations in highly complex and highly impactful processes for environmental conservation on a national and international scale, including actions in the Supreme Federal Court.’
'The firm has deep knowledge of the third sector, seeking legal solutions that can safely enable their clients’ activities. The availability and engagement in sector-related matters is also a distinguishing feature of the firm.'
'The team members are extremely helpful, skilled, qualified, and cordial.'
Key clients
- Grupo de Institutos Fundações e Empresas - GIFE
- Plataforma por um Novo Marco Regulatório das Organizações da Sociedade Civil - Plataforma MROSC
- Good Energies/Porticus
- Greenpeace Brasil
- Visão Mundial
- Idesam – AMAZ
- IJC – Instituto Jô Clemente
- Instituto de Apoio ao MAPBIOMAS
- Associação Evangelizar é Preciso
- Instituto Conexão Povos da Floresta
- Fundação SOS Mata Atlântica
- Fundação Liceu Pasteur
Work highlights
Advised Grupo de Institutos Fundações e Empresas – GIFE, an association of private social investors in Brazil, on legal advocacy in the constitutional tax reform discussed by the Congress.
Created the “Fair Contract Project” as a collaborative methodology that will guide companies and local communities in the Amazon to execute commercial contracts strictly adhering to the law.
Represents Visão Mundial, a major non-profit supporting over 1.6 million vulnerable children and families in Brazil, in a R$15m tax case.
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Practice head
Eduardo Szazi; Erika Bechara; Paula Raccanello Storto; Stella Camlot Reicher; Laís de Figueirêdo Lopes; Aline Gonçalves Videira de Souza; Janaína Rodrigues Pereira
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