Founded in 2002, Dias Carneiro is an internationally minded, full-service law firm. Our work covers a wide range of practices in a coordinated and integrated manner that enables us to identify trends and opportunities in Brazil's fast-growing market.
We advise international and domestic companies across all the key industry sectors, such as telecommunications, media, technology, aviation, chemicals, financial services, energy and infrastructure, among others.
Our team is well known for its sophisticated approach – that combines the technical knowledge and business-oriented vision of the partners with the dynamism of the associates – and its award-winning ability to offer effective and tailor-made solutions to a broad scale of legal needs.
Over the years, we have developed a solid track record of high-value cross-border matters, also strengthening our long-standing relationships with some of the most prestigious law firms around the globe.
Our practices – highlights
Our project finance lawyers have played a significant role in clean energy projects development, having won the “Proximo Awards Latin America Deal of the Year” in the Solar category for the "New Juazeiro" deal, which includes the construction of the Jacarandá solar plant in Bahia/BR. The “IFLR Americas Awards” also shortlisted this transaction, alongside “Casablanca” solar project, in the "Project finance Deal of the Year" category; Dias Carneiro was also shortlisted in the “Brazil Banking and Finance Firm of the Year” category for the second year in a row.
Our digital law and technology team has assisted several high-profile clients in a variety of matters – from general data privacy advice to GDPR issues. They have also advised Riot Games on structuring the new franchise format for the Brazilian League of Legends Championship; furthermore, they have assisted the biggest players of the videogame industry to navigate the legal structures that regulate their activities in Brazil.
The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in many changes in labour relationships and in the applicable legal framework. Our team has the knowledge and experience to safely guide companies and investors through the complexity of Brazil’s legislation and best practices.
Our litigation and tax practices have welcome new partners and associates – a reflection of the spike in legal work over the last year. The dispute resolution, civil litigation and arbitration practice assists with the preventive and litigious aspects across all areas of corporate and civil law, representing clients in numerous economic sectors. As for our tax and customs practice, it helps clients navigate the complex arena involving Brazilian taxes, providing general advice and representing clients in tax and customs administrative and judicial litigation.
Our corporate team advises across a broad scope of transactions, supporting national and international companies in their growth strategy, whether by providing assistance in routine matters or in complex transactions with a focus on negotiating the most favourable outcomes on their behalf.
Diversity and inclusion
We believe that an inclusive environment is fundamental to our success on a global scale. To this end, our Diversity Committee organises round-table talks to discuss strategies and stimulate the attraction, retention and development of our talents.
www.diascarneiro.com.br
Av Paulista 1079 – 5th floor
São Paulo SP
Brazil 01311-200
Tel: +55 11 3087 2100
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