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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Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
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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.’
Key clients
- Grupo de Institutos Fundações e Empresas - GIFE
- Plataforma por um Novo Marco Regulatório das Organizações da Sociedade Civil - Plataforma MROSC
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.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Eduardo Szazi; Erika Bechara; Paula Raccanello Storto; Stella Camlot Reicher; Laís de Figueirêdo Lopes; Aline Gonçalves Videira de Souza; Janaína Rodrigues Pereira
Other key lawyers
Rodrigo Kroth Bittencourt;