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Brazilian LGPD will come into force: Is your company prepared?
Federal Senate approves the conversion of Provisional Measure No. 936/2020 into law.
11/08/2024
Chambers Brazil Guide 2024
Check the latest recognition of our partner Bruno Lanna Peixoto at Chambers Brazil 2024.
05/04/2024
Who’s Who Legal – 2023
The renowned British publication, Who's Who Legal, has recognized Camila Araujo, partner of Araújo e Policastro Advogados.
24/11/2023
CESA Seal – Gender Equity 2023
Araújo e Policastro was reconized by CESA with the seal “Gender Equity 2023” on the “engaged” category.
09/11/2023
THE LEGAL 500 – 2024
Araújo e Policastro Advogados has once again been recognized by the 2023 edition of The Legal 500 Latin America.
27/10/2023
IFLR 1000 – 2023
Araújo e Policastro Advogados was recommended once again by International Financial Law Review – IFLR1000 33th edition.
27/09/2023
Perspectives and Opportunities in the Brazilian Oil and Gas Sector
Investments in the oil and gas sector in Brazil continue to offer many opportunities, both for companies within the sector and for all companies that support this industry.
01/09/2023
Latin Lawyer 250 – 2024
Araújo e Policastro Advogados has once again been ranked by the 25th edition of Latin Lawyer 250 as one of the leading law firms in Latin America. Latin Lawyer 250 is a renowned British publication recognized worldwide as a guide to leading law firms in Latin America. Check out the areas and professionals recommended in this […]
30/08/2023
World Tax Leaders – 2024
Sylvio Fernando Paes de Barros Jr., was recognized by the World Tax Leaders guide, as a "Highly Regarded Practitioner" for his excellence achieved in his practice in the Tax Area.
30/08/2023
ITR World Tax 2024
AP was once again recognized by the 2024 Edition of the ITR World Tax Guide.
24/08/2023
Aula | Data Privacy Programa de Actualización en Derecho y Tecnología
Nossa sócia, Ana Lúcia Pinke Paiva, foi convidada pelo professor Agustín Allende a dar uma aula do MÓDULO - DATA PRIVACY Programa de Actualización en Derecho y Tecnología sobre a LGPD.
07/07/2023
New Partner | Isabela Xavier
Isabela has over 20 years of experience in the corporate, international contracts, civil consulting, and administrative law.
04/07/2023
Análise Advocacia – 2023
Ana Lúcia Pinke Ribeiro de Paiva was once again recognized in the ranking Análise Advocacia 2022.
27/06/2023
Provisional Measure n. 1171/23 modifies the taxation of foreign investments of individuals that reside, for tax purposes, in Brazil
On April 30th, 2023 the Provisory Act N. 1,117/23 (“MP 1171/23”) was issued, and besides the modification of the amounts of the monthly table of the Income Tax of Individuals (“IRPF”).
24/05/2023
Annual Quotaholders’ Meetings or Assemblies of Limited Liability Companies (Sociedades Limitadas)
Every year, the quotaholders of limited liability companies shall hold quotaholders’ meetings/assemblies to deliberate about the accounts of the officers, the balance sheet and the profit and loss statement.
25/04/2023
Araújo e Policastro has been certified once again as an “Excellent Place to Work” by Great Place to Work
Araújo e Policastro law firm has been certified once again as an “Excellent Place to Work” by Great Place to Work Brasil entity.
18/04/2023
Presentation of Periodic Information to the Central Bank by Brazilian Entities that have received Direct Foreign Investment in 2023
The new Legal Framework for Foreign Exchange and the new Brazilian Central Bank regulation brought new rules and deadlines for the provision of periodic information by entities that have received direct foreign investment.
28/03/2023
Awards | The Legal 500 Brazil Awards 2023
Araújo e Policastro Advogados successfully held, on November 22, the Breakfast “Labor Reform and Business Solutions”
21/03/2023
Leaders League – 2023
Araújo e Policastro has been named the “Leading Firm” for “Cartel Damage Claims” in the annual ranking published by Leaders League.
09/03/2023
Declaration of Brazilian Capital Abroad 2023
The Deadline for the Declaration of Brazilian Capital Abroad ends on April 5th, 2023 (base date of December 31st, 2022).
09/03/2023
Implemented the Regulation on Dosimetry and Enforcement of Penalties for non-compliance with LGPD
More than 2 years and a half after the Brazilian General Data Protection Law (“LGPD”) came into force, the National Data Protection Agency (“ANPD”) regulated the criteria for penalties triggered by the non-compliance with the law.
03/02/2023
Best Lawyers Brazil – 2023
Best Lawyers has named several partners of Araújo e Policastro Advogados as leading practitioners in their fields of expertise in Brazil.
09/12/2022
Análise Advocacia – 2022
Ana Lúcia Pinke Ribeiro de Paiva was once again recognized in the ranking Análise Advocacia 2022.
18/11/2022
LACCA Approved – 2023
Camila Araújo, partner of Araújo e Policastro Advogados, was once again elected as one of the leading lawyers in Latin America by the Latin American Corporate Counsel Association (LACCA). The lawyer was highlighted for her work in the areas of Corporate/ Mergers & Acquisitions and Administrative Law. LACCA is made up of lawyers, directors and […]
03/11/2022
Leaders League – 2023
Araújo e Policastro Advogados has once again been ranked in the Tax Law – Advisory practice area by Leaders League.
24/10/2022
THE LEGAL 500 – 2023
Araújo e Policastro Advogados has once again been recognized by the 2023 edition of The Legal 500 Latin America.
20/10/2022
Modification of the quorums for deliberation of quotaholders in Brazilian limited liability companies
It was published on September 22, 2022, Law no. 14.451/2022 that amends the provisions of the Brazilian Civil Code to modify certain quorums for deliberation of the quotaholders of Brazilian limited liability companies.
03/10/2022
Latin Lawyer | Araújo e Policastro strengthens energy offering
The article “The doctor's right to give up on the patient” was published on the Conjur portal, written by partner Décio Policastro.
21/09/2022
Latin Lawyer | Araújo e Policastro strengthens energy offering
Foi publicado no portal do Conjur, o artigo “O direito do médico de desistir do paciente”, de autoria do sócio Décio Policastro.
21/09/2022
World Tax 2023
Recognized by the World Tax Guide, 2023 Edition, as one of the world's leading tax firms.
09/09/2022
World Tax Leaders – 2023
Sylvio Fernando Paes de Barros Jr., was recognized by the World Tax Leaders guide, as a "Leader" for his excellence achieved in his practice in the Tax Area.
02/09/2022
IFLR 1000 – 2022 | M&A
Araújo e Policastro Advogados was recommended once again by International Financial Law Review – IFLR1000 32st edition.
25/08/2022
ITR World Tax 2023
Araújo e Policastro Advogados was once again recognized by the 2023 Edition of the ITR World Tax Guide, in the categories “General Corporate Tax” and “Indirect Tax”, as one of the world’s leading tax firms. The World Tax Guide, produced in association with the International Tax Review – ITR, ranks the best law firms and tax […]
24/08/2022
IFLR 1000 – 2022 | Project Development
Araújo e Policastro Advogados was recommended by International Financial Law Review – IFLR1000 32st edition.
28/07/2022
New Partner | Miriam Zagatto
With solid experience in the infrastructure sector, especially electric power, she collaborated in renowned law firms and in legal areas of companies in the electricity sector, leading teams in privatization and due diligence procedures, also participating in the preparation of studies, legal opinions and contracts. Over the years, she has worked as a consultant and […]
06/07/2022
Araújo e Policastro has been certified once again as an “Excellent Place to Work” by Great Place to Work
Araújo e Policastro law firm has been certified once again as an “Excellent Place to Work” by Great Place to Work Brasil entity.
14/04/2022
CESA Seal – Gender Equity 2021
Araújo e Policastro was reconized by CESA with the seal “Gender Equity 2021” on the “ally” category.
12/04/2022
Annual Quotaholder’s Meetings or Assemblies of Limited Liability Companies (Sociedades Limitadas)
the quotaholders of limited liability companies shall hold the annual quotaholders’ meetings or assemblies within 4 months following the end of the fiscal year.
06/04/2022
Women’s Advocacy Analysis – 2022
Araújo e Policastro has been named the “Leading Firm” for “Cartel Damage Claims” in the annual ranking published by Leaders League.
15/03/2022
Leaders League – 2022
Araújo e Policastro has been named the “Leading Firm” for “Cartel Damage Claims” in the annual ranking published by Leaders League.
10/03/2022
Economic-Financial Statement of Brazilian Entities that have received Direct Foreign Investment
Starts today the term for individuals or legal entities residing, domiciled, or that are headquartered in Brazil to present to the Brazilian Central Bank the declaration of assets and funds held overseas.
09/03/2022
Start of the Term of the Declaration of Brazilian Capital Abroad
Starts today the term for individuals or legal entities residing, domiciled, or that are headquartered in Brazil to present to the Brazilian Central Bank the declaration of assets and funds held overseas.
15/02/2022
Best Lawyers Brazil – 2022
Best Lawyers has named several partners of Araújo e Policastro Advogados as leading practitioners in their fields of expertise in Brazil.
06/12/2021
LACCA APPROVED – 2022
Araújo e Policastro Advogados has once again been ranked in the Tax Law - Advisory practice area by Leaders League.
02/12/2021
Leaders League 2022
Araújo e Policastro Advogados has once again been ranked in the Tax Law - Advisory practice area by Leaders League.
12/11/2021
The Legal 500 Latin America – 2022
Araújo e Policastro Advogados has once again been recognized by 2021 edition of The Legal 500 Latin America as one of the leading law firms in Latin America.
21/10/2021
World Tax 2022
Recognized by the World Tax Guide, 2022 Edition, as one of the world's leading tax firms.
01/10/2021
Latin Lawyer 250 – 2021
Araújo e Policastro Advogados was recommended, again, by the 2021 edition of Latin Lawyer 250, as one of the main law firms in Latin America.
29/09/2021
IFLR 1000 – 2021 | M&A
Araújo e Policastro Advogados was recommended by International Financial Law Review – IFLR1000 31st edition.
25/08/2021
IFLR 1000 – 2021 | Project Development
Araújo e Policastro Advogados was recommended by International Financial Law Review – IFLR1000 31st edition.
29/07/2021
Five-Year Census of Foreign Capital in Brazil (2021)
It will expire on August 16*, 2021 (6 p.m.) the deadline for the presentation of the five-year statement of the Census of Foreign Capital in Brazil, related to the base-year 2020.
08/07/2021
Ranking Análise Advocacia Regional
Araújo e Policastro is one of the Most Admired law firms in the Southeast Region of Brazil.
07/06/2021
Lexology Getting the Deal Through – Labour and Employment 2021
Read the recently released Brazil Chapter of Lexology Getting the Deal Through - Labour and Employment 2021.
17/05/2021
Araújo e Policastro has been certified as an “Excellent Place to Work” by Great Place to Work
We have the pleasure to announce that Araújo e Policastro law firm has been certified as an “Excellent Place to Work” by Great Place to Work Brasil entity. This recognition was granted after a survey conducted by GPTW with our personnel, on a fully anonymous basis, about the work environment, in which they rated items such as benefits, autonomy, transparency in […]
19/04/2021
The importance of the annual approval of accounts for corporations and non-profit entities
At the end of each fiscal year, the partners/shareholders/associates of the companies, associations and foundations must meet to discuss the annual approval of accounts.
22/03/2021
Analysis of Women’s Advocacy
Camila Araújo was recognized as one of the most admired female lawyers in Brazil in the Análise Advocacia Mulher.
16/03/2021
Leaders League – 2021 | Cartel Damage Claims
Araújo e Policastro has once again been named "Leading Firm" in the "Litigation & Competition" guide published by Leaders League.
04/03/2021
Global Practice Guides – Antitrust Litigation 2020
We are pleased to send you the Brazil Chapter of Global Practice Guides Antitrust Litigation 2020 published by Chambers and Partners.
24/02/2021
Leaders League – Brazil’s Best Counsel 2021
We are pleased to send you the recently released Brazil’s Best Counsel guide.
01/12/2020
Best Lawyers Brazil – 2021
Best Lawyers Brazil appointed, once again, the lawyers of Araújo and Policastro Advogados as references in their practice areas.
19/11/2020
Leaders League 2021
Araújo e Policastro has once again been ranked by “Transactions and Deals” guide published by Leaders League.
03/11/2020
Latin Lawyer National – 2020
Araújo e Policastro Advogados was recommended, again, by the 2020 edition of Latin Lawyer 250, as one of the main law firms in Latin America.
20/10/2020
The Legal 500 Latin America – 2021
Araújo e Policastro Advogados has once again been recognized by 2021 edition of The Legal 500 Latin America as one of the leading law firms in Latin America.
07/10/2020
LACCA – 2021
Camila Araújo was recognized as one of the best lawyers in Latin America by the Latin American Corporate Counsel Association (LACCA).
02/10/2020
IFLR1000 – 2021
Araújo e Policastro Advogados was recommended in the “Financial and Corporate and M&A" guide published by International Financial Law Review – IFLR1000.
01/10/2020
World Tax – 2021
Araújo e Policastro Advogados has been recognized by 2020 edition of World Tax as one of the world's leading tax firms.
28/09/2020
LEXOLOGY GETTING THE DEAL THROUGH 2021
We are pleased to send you the recently released Brazil Chapter of Lexology Getting the Deal Through – Private Antitrust Litigation 2021.
01/09/2020
Federal Senate converts Provisional Measure No. 936, with modifications, into law
Federal Senate approves the conversion of Provisional Measure No. 936/2020 into law.
11/08/2020
São Paulo City Hall publishes Decree with ruling flexibility to some economic activities
The text of Municipal Decree No. 59,473/2020, which contains the rules for the gradual resumption of economic activities in the city of São Paulo, was released.
01/06/2020
Provisional Measure is in effect 936/2020
Through an act published in the Federal Official Gazette today (05/28/2020), Senator Davi Alcolumbre, President of the National Congress Board
28/05/2020
Anticipation of municipal and state holidays in São Paulo from a labor perspective
According to the text approved by the City Council of the city of São Paulo, the holidays of Corpus Christi (June 11)
19/05/2020
Disciplined virtual service at RFB and installment payment term of Simples Nacional
In order to provide greater convenience to taxpayers who need the services provided at the Federal Revenue Service Centers
18/05/2020
E-CAC: New rules facilitate the opening of an electronic service dossier before the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service
On May 13, 2020, Normative Instruction No. 1,951, issued by the Federal Revenue of Brazil (“Normative Instruction RFB 1.951 / 20”) was published
14/05/2020
Federal installment payment deadline extended
In accordance with the terms of the said Ordinance, the installments due in May, June and July were automatically extended to the months of August
12/05/2020
Law No. 11,442/2007, which provides on the road cargo transport, was ratified by Federal Supreme Court (“STF”)
Verify the recent decision issued by Federal Supreme Court, considering constitutional Law No. 11,442/2007, which provides on the road cargo transport.
08/05/2020
Federal Supreme Court suspends the effectiveness of two points of Provisional Measure 927/2020
In session concluded yesterday, the full court of the Supreme Federal Court (STF) suspended the effectiveness of two articles of Provisional Measure No. 927/2020.
30/04/2020
Government issues Provisional Measure 959/2020, which among other matters, extends the entry into force of the General Data Protection Law
End of the mystery: Government extends the entry into force of the LGPD to 2021.
30/04/2020
Home office as one of the alternatives through the need of social isolation
Learn how to use the home office system as an ally to social isolation.
25/04/2020
Government revokes the Provisional Measure known as “Labor Minirreform” and will edit new text
Government revokes the text of Provisional Measure No. 905/2019 (“labor minirreform”) and intends to present a new text.
22/04/2020
Supreme Federal Court (STF) overturns Lewandowski’s decision on the need to have unions’ ratification on individual agreements on reduction of working hours
STF overturns Minister Lewandowski's decision and allows individual agreements to reduce working hours and wages without Unions’ authorization.
20/04/2020
Ordinances have been published regulating the transaction for the collection of the Union’s active debt
The aforementioned Ordinance is intended to regulate the transaction of debts registered in the Federal Government's active debt and provides as modalities
16/04/2020
Government releases withdrawals of up to R$ 1,045 from FGTS and extinguishes PIS / PASEP fund
In order to help the economy in the midst of the coronavirus crisis, the Government releases FGTS withdrawals and extinguishes the PIS / PASEP fund.
08/04/2020
Published decree providing for the payment of emergency aid for workers
New Decree issued by the Government brings the rules for payment of emergency aid for workers, in the monthly amount of R $ 600.00
08/04/2020
Extension of the deadline for payment of CPRB and FUNRURAL
Extension of the deadline for payment of employers' social security contributions also extended to the payments of CPRB and FUNRURAL.
08/04/2020
WEB EMPLOYER SYSTEM IS ALREADY WORKING TO RECEIVE INFORMATION TO IMPLEMENT EMERGENCY EMPLOYMENT AND INCOME MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
The Emergency Employment and Income Maintenance Program, instituted by Provisional Measure 936/2020, can now be implemented.
07/04/2020
INDIVIDUAL JOURNEY AGREEMENTS MUST BE INFORMED TO UNIONS
The Minister of the Supreme Federal Court (STF), determined that individual agreements to reduce working hours, salary or contract suspension must be communicated to the unions.
07/04/2020
Webinar: Fiscal measures for business recovery in the post-Pandemic scenario
The event featured a lecture by Fernanda Botinha Nascimento, co-head of the tax area of Araújo e Policastro Advogados.
07/04/2020
MP 944/2020 institutes the “Emergency Employment Support Program” to finance the payroll of Small and Medium Enterprises
Government creates Program to subsidize, with lower interest rates, credit operations aimed at paying the payroll of small and medium-sized companies.
06/04/2020
New Tax Measures Published Against the Covid-19 Pandemic
Extension of the deadline for delivery of the DCTF and EFD-Contributions, extension of the deadline for payment of PIS / COFINS and Social Security from March and April 2020
02/04/2020
Government edits new provisional measure that institutes the “Emergency Program for Maintenance of Employment and Income”
Government publishes new Provisional Measure (936/2020) to institute the Emergency Program for Maintenance of Employment and Income, bringing the possibility of reducing working hours and wages and suspending the employment contract during the state of public calamity
02/04/2020
Bolsonaro publishes new measure that repeals Article 18, of provisional measure 927/2020, which dealt with the suspension of the employment contract for 4 months
Government goes back and repeals article 18 of MP 927/2020, which dealt with the suspension of the employment contract.
01/04/2020
Covid-19 and its legal impacts
The Coronavirus pandemic has created countless challenges in the lives of people and in the businesses of companies and has greatly impacted economic activity in the world.
01/04/2020
The consequences of COVID-19 on commercial lease agreements
In pandemic times, is it possible to renegotiate commercial lease contracts?
30/03/2020
Provisional Measure provides for the exercise of the right to vote in meetings and assemblies of partners in times of COVID-19
The Provisional Measure extends the legal term for the holding of annual ordinary conclaves in business companies and allows for the long-term participation of partners.
30/03/2020
The General Data Protection Law and The Coronavirus
Find out how the General Data Protection Law is being treated amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
27/03/2020
Latin Lawyer 250 – 2020
Araújo e Policastro Advogados was recommended, again, by the 2020 edition of Latin Lawyer 250, as one of the main law firms in Latin America.
26/03/2020
Central Bank of Brazil extends deadline for the Declaration of Brazilian Capital Abroad
In view of the impacts caused by Covid-19 pandemic, the Central Bank of Brazil extended the deadline for the presentation of the Declaration of Brazilian Capitals Abroad from April 5, 2020 to June 1, 2020.
25/03/2020
Labor Relations in Times of Coronavirus Pandemic
Find out how the employment relationships remain in times of Coronavirus and what are the responsibilities of the company and employee.
16/03/2020
Leaders League – 2020 | Cartel Damage Claims
Araújo e Policastro was once again named “Leading Firm” in the “Litigation & Competition” guide published by Leaders League, one of the most renowned publications in the legal market. Bruno Lanna Peixoto, a partner in the Antitrust & Competition Law practice area, was also featured in the publication as the leading expert in the field. […]
20/02/2020
Best Lawyers Brazil – 2020
Best Lawyers Brazil appointed, once again, the lawyers of Araújo and Policastro Advogados as references in their practice areas.
10/12/2019
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