PRACTICE AREAS

INTERNATIONAL
TRADE

SEE HOW WE CAN HELP YOU

We're fully prepared to champion the interests of various players in international trade, such as importers, exporters, customs brokers, trading companies, freight forwarders, warehouse operators, shipping companies, non-vessel operating common carriers (NVOCCs), public servants, and more, in both administrative and judicial spheres.

Our dedicated team brings together expertise in Maritime Law, Customs Law, Administrative Law, and International Law. With their deep knowledge and experience, they are ready to tackle any challenges that may arise.

Buying and selling and international transport

Consultancy on international contracts for the purchase and sale of goods;
Legal assistance in payment formalities (exchange, letter of credit, cash and others);
Consultancy on modals of transport and incoterms rules;
Chartering of vessels.
Disputes regarding Bill of lading clauses;
Compensation for maritime damage;
Demurrage and dentation charges.

Customs clearance

Classification of goods;
Advice for the purposes of customs clearance procedures in import and export, including traveler's baggage;
Legal assistance in obtaining a License to import and export in Brazil;
Administrative and judicial measures (for example, writ of mandamus and ordinary action with a preliminary injunction) to release the Cargo;
Follow up in customs inspection channels (gray channel, red channel, yellow and orange channel);
Defenses against alleged customs fraud (such as interposition, under invoicing);
Advice on criminal proceedings.

Regulatory adequacy

Legal assistance before regulatory agencies and bodies (Antaq, Anvisa, Maritime Tribunal, among others).
Consultancy for necessary adjustments to the regulatory laws;
Administrative and judicial defenses in cases of Fines, Administrative Liability/responsibility and administrative improbity.

Compliance and LGPD (Brazilian GDPR)

We help foreign trade companies to comply with complex customs legislation.

This work is especially suitable for small and medium-sized companies that have not yet developed an organizational culture focused in foreign trade operations.

As a part of this compliance work, we also use our expertise in data and privacy, to comply with the LGPD (Brazilian GDPR).