Litigation in Brazil: Unusual Features

Litigating in Brazil is different from litigating in common law jurisdictions. Sworn testimony, witness examination, discovery (disclosure) and lawyers fees (costs) are among the...

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Brazil: Hague Evidence Convention

The Hague Evidence Convention governs the obtaining evidence in Brazil....

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New Limitation Periods for Enforcing Judgments

The time limits for enforcing judgments in Brazil have been changed. These changes apply to Brazilian and foreign-issued judgments....

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Service of Process is Now by Email in Brazil

Service by email the default method of service of process in Brazil. This has major practical consequences to the parties involved in Brazilian litigation....

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Brazil has a new Procurement Law

A new Procurement Law came into force in Brazil on 1 April 2021. However, the old Procurement Law will also remain in force until 4 April 2023. How do these changes affect...

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UNCITRAL Model Law on Cross-Border Insolvency in Force in Brazil

On 23 January 2021, Law 14,112/2020 came into force. This Law substantially amended the Brazilian Judicial Recovery and Bankruptcy Law (the “Insolvency Law”), with the key...

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Brazil’s General Data Protection Law is in force

Brazil's General Data Protection Law is Brazil's equivalent to Europe's GDPR and California's CCPA....

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WTO’s Agreement on Public Procurement – Brazil seeks submissions

The Brazilian government is seeking submissions from interested private parties and civil society on whether it should join the WTO’s Agreement on Public Procurement (known as...

Contracts • Government Procurement and PPPs|

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No income tax withheld on technical services and support on payments to Finland

The Brazilian Federal Revenue Department's new ruling confirms that no income tax is to be withheld on technical and support services supplied from Finland....

Tax and Customs|

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Investing in Brazil via a Share Investment Fund (“FIP”)

A share investment fund (fundo de investimento em participações, “FIP”) is a close-ended fund that operates somewhat like an investment trust. It is generally used as a...

Corporate • Tax and Customs|

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